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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

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    The 2016 Golden Globes, explained: all the big winners, speeches, and momentsThe 2016 Golden Globes, explained: all the big winners, speeches, and moments
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    There weren’t many, though. This was one boring awards show.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    David Bowie, the legendary, influential musical superstar, dies at 69David Bowie, the legendary, influential musical superstar, dies at 69
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    His legacy in music, fashion, and film was tremendous.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The 2016 Golden Globes’ most handsome moment: Brad Pitt and Ryan Gosling are charming AFThe 2016 Golden Globes’ most handsome moment: Brad Pitt and Ryan Gosling are charming AF
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    “Classic Brad. It’s just classic, classic Brad.”

    By Emily St. James
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    Why the Golden Globes are ​often​ accused of corruption, explained (by Denzel Washington)Why the Golden Globes are ​often​ accused of corruption, explained (by Denzel Washington)
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    “You are gonna hold the magazines, take the pictures, and you’re gonna win the award. [Pause] I won the award.”

    By Emily St. James
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    Sylvester Stallone won a Golden Globe, got a standing ovation, blew our mindsSylvester Stallone won a Golden Globe, got a standing ovation, blew our minds
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    But look whom he forgot to thank!

    By Emily St. James
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    Join our Golden Globes live-blog!Join our Golden Globes live-blog!
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    It’s the only way to watch.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 3 more
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    Who will win the Golden Globes? Here’s our best guess.Who will win the Golden Globes? Here’s our best guess.
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    Expect a good night for Spotlight, The Big Short, Matt Damon, and Mr. Robot.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The end of Girls tells us a lot about how TV cancellations are changingThe end of Girls tells us a lot about how TV cancellations are changing
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    Or consider how CBS seems poised to cancel two fairly successful shows for one strange reason.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    750 reality TV shows aired on cable in 2015. Yes, 750.750 reality TV shows aired on cable in 2015. Yes, 750.
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    How many can you name?

    By Emily St. James
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    This man remixed The Wizard of Oz word by word — and the result is a surprising delightThis man remixed The Wizard of Oz word by word — and the result is a surprising delight
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    Alphabetizing this movie turns out to be the best thing that could ever happen.

    By Emily St. James

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