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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    Don’t call it slacktivism — public grief is an important human actDon’t call it slacktivism — public grief is an important human act
    Culture

    So much grief has always been performative. So why do we condemn it now that it’s on Facebook?

    By Emily St. James
    We read all 20 National Book Award nominees for 2015. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    Featuring everything from graphic novels for young adults to the interior lives of octopi.

    By Susannah Locke, Emily St. James and 9 more
    Culture
    Nobody watched this TV show, so its creator announced its death with a magazine adNobody watched this TV show, so its creator announced its death with a magazine ad
    Culture

    The Bastard Executioner is no more.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Stephen Colbert invited a cat circus onto the Late Show. Adorable laziness ensued.Stephen Colbert invited a cat circus onto the Late Show. Adorable laziness ensued.
    Culture

    “Who are we?” the cats seemed to ask. “A bunch of dogs?”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    For the first time in years, the Best Actress race is more competitive than Best ActorFor the first time in years, the Best Actress race is more competitive than Best Actor
    Culture

    Many of the Oscar hopefuls this year are about women, a welcome change.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Why Jane the Virgin is so good, explained in one GIFWhy Jane the Virgin is so good, explained in one GIF
    Culture

    It involves Britney Spears, believe it or not.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Daryl is The Walking Dead’s most popular character. Here’s why.Daryl is The Walking Dead’s most popular character. Here’s why.
    Culture

    He seems like a rogue, but he’s actually an audience proxy in disguise.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    What’s it gonna take to get you to watch The Leftovers?What’s it gonna take to get you to watch The Leftovers?
    Culture

    HBO’s series is having a mind-blowing second season — but nobody’s watching.

    By Emily St. James
    TV
    Watch: Saturday Night Live pays touching tribute to the victims of the Paris attacksWatch: Saturday Night Live pays touching tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks
    TV

    The show is no stranger to airing comedy in the wake of tragedy.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The 4 funniest sketches from Bob Odenkirk and David Cross’s new Netflix showThe 4 funniest sketches from Bob Odenkirk and David Cross’s new Netflix show
    Culture

    W/ Bob & David is delightful comedic anarchy from the Mr. Show costars.

    By Emily St. James

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