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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

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    What it’s like to act in a tight-fitting superhero suit, according to a star of The TickWhat it’s like to act in a tight-fitting superhero suit, according to a star of The Tick
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    Culture

    “This is a costume that wants to rob you of that power of physical subtlety,” says Griffin Newman.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Mr. Robot is finally its best self in season 3Mr. Robot is finally its best self in season 3
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    The show overcomes a sophomore slump with thrilling paranoia and a slightly muddled take on Trump.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The best thing about Blade Runner 2049 is what it isn’tThe best thing about Blade Runner 2049 is what it isn’t
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    The long-awaited sequel takes a hammer to a tired storytelling trope.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Halt and Catch Fire is one of TV’s quietest shows. And one of its most audacious.Halt and Catch Fire is one of TV’s quietest shows. And one of its most audacious.
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    A meaningful, beautiful death anchors what might be the AMC drama’s best episode ever.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Harvey Weinstein is the tip of a huge Hollywood iceberg — that may be starting to meltHarvey Weinstein is the tip of a huge Hollywood iceberg — that may be starting to melt
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    Hollywood’s problems with sexism won’t be fixed by disposing of a few rotten apples. But it’s an important first step.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    How Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet decided which roles he wouldn’t take as a heavier actorHow Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet decided which roles he wouldn’t take as a heavier actor
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    Culture

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

    By Emily St. James
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    The best and (mostly) worst new fall TV shows, in one chartThe best and (mostly) worst new fall TV shows, in one chart
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    An illustrated guide to what to watch and what to skip this season.

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    Tom Petty, explained in 11 songsTom Petty, explained in 11 songs
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    The rocker was more than his greatest hits. But boy did he have some great hits.

    By Emily St. James, Aja Romano and 2 more
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    What 30 Rock’s move from Netflix to Hulu can tell us about the future of streamingWhat 30 Rock’s move from Netflix to Hulu can tell us about the future of streaming
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    In many ways, Netflix sees its future in originals, and Hulu sees its future in everything else.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Good Place’s best episode yet is a swirling tribute to modern American chaosThe Good Place’s best episode yet is a swirling tribute to modern American chaos
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    With this series, creator Michael Schur reexamines the political optimism of Parks and Recreation.

    By Emily St. James