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


There are two critical periods for Christmas. One is the Victorian era. The other is the 1960s.


“It was learning how to respect each other as co-workers, which is a different thing than as spouses.”


A visit from the Ghosts of One, Three, and Five Stars in this cinematic retelling of A Christmas Carol’s origins.


But I’m still not sure what.


Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., and Anne Bancroft gather around the big dinner table.


The way the film and TV industries are structured makes them a breeding ground for abuse.


It’s almost good — in that way that makes it all the more disappointing that it doesn’t really work.

The winners will be announced November 15. Here’s your cheat sheet.


Don’t let the comedy’s Louis C.K. connection distract from Pamela Adlon’s remarkable achievement.
It’s one of the best TV episodes of the year.