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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    No, Hulu and Vox are not owned by the same companyNo, Hulu and Vox are not owned by the same company
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    When should media companies disclose distant relationships to other companies?

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Who’s going to die next on The Walking Dead?Who’s going to die next on The Walking Dead?
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    After what seems like another big death, even the show’s most important characters are in danger.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Survivor’s Remorse talks about money unlike any other show on TVSurvivor’s Remorse talks about money unlike any other show on TV
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    The Starz comedy examines all the things having money changes — and all the things it doesn’t.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Intimate thriller Room tells a horrifying story by leaving it to your imaginationIntimate thriller Room tells a horrifying story by leaving it to your imagination
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    The best-selling novel has become a wonderful film.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Hulu has overtaken Netflix to become the best streaming serviceHulu has overtaken Netflix to become the best streaming service
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    The addition of the ad-free option has made it a TV and film obsessive’s dream.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    FXX sitcom You’re the Worst just raised the bar for how TV talks about mental illnessFXX sitcom You’re the Worst just raised the bar for how TV talks about mental illness
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    The little-watched show unveiled a brutal, surprisingly funny look at living with depression.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Chris Rock is hosting the Oscars. Watch what happened the last time he did.Chris Rock is hosting the Oscars. Watch what happened the last time he did.
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    He exemplifies the impossible task all Academy Awards hosts face.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The one scene that explains Fargo season 2The one scene that explains Fargo season 2
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    On this show, minor transgressions can feel more horrible than major ones.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Is The Walking Dead losing its worst habits?Is The Walking Dead losing its worst habits?
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    The show is both so exhilarating and so exasperating. The latest episode shows why.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Ryan Murphy is a dad now. And it’s changed American Horror Story.Ryan Murphy is a dad now. And it’s changed American Horror Story.
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    The horror series is more worried about what the kids are up to these days than ever before.

    By Emily St. James