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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    3 winners and 7 losers from “Home,” the latest episode of Game of Thrones3 winners and 7 losers from “Home,” the latest episode of Game of Thrones
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    Winner: Melisandre. Losers: Death, viewers hoping to not see a certain scene involving dogs.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    May’s best streaming options on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO GoMay’s best streaming options on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO Go
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    Including Bring It On, The Grapes of Wrath, and so many Netflix originals.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Key and Peele (and a kitten) are very funny in Keanu. They also deserve better.Key and Peele (and a kitten) are very funny in Keanu. They also deserve better.
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    This movie accidentally explains the sorry state of modern film comedy

    By Emily St. James
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    Exclusive: watch the dark British comedy Flowers right nowExclusive: watch the dark British comedy Flowers right now
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    The first episode is available, only at Vox.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episodeThe Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episode
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    The chase is on, with Philip and Elizabeth’s deepest secrets on the line.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 2 more
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    Game of Thrones’ end is in sight. But first, it’s going to stall for time.Game of Thrones’ end is in sight. But first, it’s going to stall for time.
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    Many of the show’s scenes now involve the characters reminding viewers they exist.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    3 winners and 7 losers from the Game of Thrones season 6 premiere3 winners and 7 losers from the Game of Thrones season 6 premiere
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    There are always more losers than winners when you play the Game of Thrones.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Everything you need to know to watch Game of Thrones season 6Everything you need to know to watch Game of Thrones season 6
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    Some characters are dead! Others are on the run! Others seek revenge! It’s another season of TV’s biggest show.

    By Emily St. James
    Meet the under-the-radar company that brings you the best animation in the world
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    How GKIDS found success in the risky world of independent film.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    How Prince’s famous name change foreshadowed the collapse of the music industryHow Prince’s famous name change foreshadowed the collapse of the music industry
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    He had a more thoughtful reason for changing his name to a symbol than you might expect.

    By Emily St. James