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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    Everybody on The Walking Dead is just unbelievably stupid nowEverybody on The Walking Dead is just unbelievably stupid now
    Culture

    The sixth season’s next-to-last episode leaves us with some big questions.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Better Call Saul has left the shadow of Breaking Bad behindBetter Call Saul has left the shadow of Breaking Bad behind
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    In its second season, the show moves with a newfound confidence.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Skip Batman v Superman. There’s a much better comic book film out right now.Skip Batman v Superman. There’s a much better comic book film out right now.
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    This animated French film will remind you of the limited scope of most American comic book movies

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    This failed punk rock musical perfectly explains the rise of Donald TrumpThis failed punk rock musical perfectly explains the rise of Donald Trump
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    Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’s parallels to the current campaign are downright eerie.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    5 questions about My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 you were too embarrassed to ask5 questions about My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 you were too embarrassed to ask
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    Who’s getting married in this one? And just how is the main character’s daughter as old as she is?

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Garry Shandling has died at 66. Here’s why he was so important to TV.Garry Shandling has died at 66. Here’s why he was so important to TV.
    Culture

    The love affair between David Duchovny and Shandling’s character Larry Sanders explains the comedian’s genius

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Netflix, Amazon,and Hulu get one basic thing about TV very wrongNetflix, Amazon,and Hulu get one basic thing about TV very wrong
    Culture

    TV isn’t one big story. It’s a bunch of smaller ones.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Americans makes the case for and against Pastor TimThe Americans makes the case for and against Pastor Tim
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    This show is like Modern Family, but with more people murdering each other with their bare hands.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    Culture
    The Walking Dead unveils its worst episode in yearsThe Walking Dead unveils its worst episode in years
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    The show makes several bad decisions that add up to one rotten hour of TV.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Alien invasion drama Colony caps a strong 1st season with an unfortunate turn toward the predictableAlien invasion drama Colony caps a strong 1st season with an unfortunate turn toward the predictable
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    Here’s hoping it doesn’t abandon its intriguing setup to become just another sci-fi series.

    By Emily St. James