
Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James


Five writers across Vox Media talk about a turbulent and terrific year in film.

From Big Little Lies to Rick & Morty, Outlander to Twin Peaks, these were TV’s outstanding installments.


In the series’ 2017 Christmas special, everybody lives — and Jodie Whittaker makes her debut.


The series asks, “What happens when millennials have to cover up a murder?” It’s darkly hilarious.


A definitive ranking of all 18 Rankin/Bass Christmas specials from 1964 to 1985.


The special has made it to its 50th anniversary thanks to how it’s religious — but not too much so.


In our latest podcast, journalist Richard Rushfield discusses the ongoing industry reckoning with sexual misconduct.


Why the latest film in the galaxy-spanning franchise has proved so unexpectedly polarizing.

It was the best year ever for good TV — but a mediocre year for truly great TV.


The Fox series adapts the famous book and film into an intense exploration of family trauma and grief.