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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

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    True Detective season 2, episode 5: The show has made it so hard to care about this seasonTrue Detective season 2, episode 5: The show has made it so hard to care about this season
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    The series simply assumes we’re going to care about it. That’s a dangerous thing for any TV series to do.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Hannibal is the most messed-up show on television. Here are 9 reasons why.Hannibal is the most messed-up show on television. Here are 9 reasons why.
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    So many crazycakes bananapants moments in one gobsmackingly great episode of TV.

    By Emily St. James
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    True Detective’s big shootout doesn’t make up for season 2 being pretty bad so farTrue Detective’s big shootout doesn’t make up for season 2 being pretty bad so far
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    The whole ordeal was an empty exercise in doing something cool that was ultimately devoid of meaning.

    By Emily St. James
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    Bill Cosby’s 2005 lawsuit deposition transcript is filled with further admissionsBill Cosby’s 2005 lawsuit deposition transcript is filled with further admissions
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    In the document, the comedian reveals details of a sexual relationship with one accuser and explains the way he hid his extramarital encounters from his wife.

    By Emily St. James
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    What’s good about Ant-Man is so good. What’s bad is so Marvel.What’s good about Ant-Man is so good. What’s bad is so Marvel.
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    We break down the highs and lows of Marvel’s latest, oddest superhero tale.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The 2015 Emmy nominations contain big snubs — and bigger surprisesThe 2015 Emmy nominations contain big snubs — and bigger surprises
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    The Big Bang Theory was dropped. Empire was snubbed. And what do we have to do to get The Americans a nomination?

    By Emily St. James
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    7 Emmys rules and quirks that explain the 2015 nominations7 Emmys rules and quirks that explain the 2015 nominations
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    What makes one show a comedy and another a drama? What determines whether someone is a supporting actor or a guest? Those questions and more, answered.

    By Emily St. James
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    Emmy nominations 2015: The full list is hereEmmy nominations 2015: The full list is here
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    The year’s biggest TV awards announce their slate of nominees.

    By Emily St. James
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    You need to watch Sundance’s Rectify on Netflix. We talked with its star.You need to watch Sundance’s Rectify on Netflix. We talked with its star.
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    Aden Young is giving one of the best performances TV has ever seen, beautiful and soulful.

    By Emily St. James