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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    10 of the best science fiction and fantasy short stories ever
    Culture

    As chosen by the experts.

    By Emily St. James
    The Homestar Runner guys have a new show. So we talked to them about it.
    Culture

    On their senses of humor: “[It’s] family vacation inside joke humor.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    How Trevor Noah’s Daily Show changed over its first week, in 5 clipsHow Trevor Noah’s Daily Show changed over its first week, in 5 clips
    Culture

    Watch the highlights and lowlights of his first four shows.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    7 signs the world has finally ended in Fear the Walking Dead’s finale7 signs the world has finally ended in Fear the Walking Dead’s finale
    Culture

    It took a while, but the zombie apocalypse is well and truly here.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    What on earth just happened on The Leftovers?What on earth just happened on The Leftovers?
    Culture

    Major spoilers follow!

    By Emily St. James
    The Leftovers creators trace religion back to its ground zero in their new season
    Culture

    Damon Lindelof: “Most religions are built on the ruins of the religion that preceded them.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Leftovers season 2 is more accessible without giving up what makes the show greatThe Leftovers season 2 is more accessible without giving up what makes the show great
    Culture

    It’s more accessible, without giving up what makes the show great.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Peak TV may have doomed Married, a very good, low-key sitcom you’ve likely never heard ofPeak TV may have doomed Married, a very good, low-key sitcom you’ve likely never heard of
    Culture

    This lo-fi hangout show improved drastically from its pilot — but nobody had time to notice.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Of course Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Jesus would have.Of course Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Jesus would have.
    Culture

    He’s met with same-sex marriage advocates, too. So why not Davis?

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Walk made me want to stab my eyes out with a fork. This is a compliment.The Walk made me want to stab my eyes out with a fork. This is a compliment.
    Culture

    The new movie will irritate you, then give you dizzying vertigo. It’s a good time!

    By Emily St. James

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