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


“This is a costume that wants to rob you of that power of physical subtlety,” says Griffin Newman.
The show overcomes a sophomore slump with thrilling paranoia and a slightly muddled take on Trump.


The long-awaited sequel takes a hammer to a tired storytelling trope.


A meaningful, beautiful death anchors what might be the AMC drama’s best episode ever.


Hollywood’s problems with sexism won’t be fixed by disposing of a few rotten apples. But it’s an important first step.


“I never wanted my size to be the butt of the joke.”


An illustrated guide to what to watch and what to skip this season.


The rocker was more than his greatest hits. But boy did he have some great hits.


In many ways, Netflix sees its future in originals, and Hulu sees its future in everything else.
With this series, creator Michael Schur reexamines the political optimism of Parks and Recreation.