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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

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    Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a feast of a movie — that won’t stop stuffing your faceKingsman: The Golden Circle is a feast of a movie — that won’t stop stuffing your face
    Culture

    It goes so far over the top it rockets right into the sun.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Channel Zero’s internet-inspired horror finds its eerie heart in its second chapterChannel Zero’s internet-inspired horror finds its eerie heart in its second chapter
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    Syfy’s anthology turns its eye to an adaptation of the online spooky story “No End House.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Ken Burns on why the Vietnam War can give us hope for America todayKen Burns on why the Vietnam War can give us hope for America today
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    “History doesn’t repeat itself. Human nature remains the same, and it’s going to superimpose itself over stuff.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Love TV comedy? You’re in luck. 3 terrific ones just debuted.Love TV comedy? You’re in luck. 3 terrific ones just debuted.
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    Netflix’s American Vandal, HBO’s Vice Principals, and FX’s Better Things are all excellent. Time to start watching.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The brilliant, infuriating, boring, hypnotic Ken Burns documentary The Vietnam WarThe brilliant, infuriating, boring, hypnotic Ken Burns documentary The Vietnam War
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    The documentarian’s latest miniseries for PBS is a staggering achievement — and maybe his best work.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    8 winners and 5 losers from the 2017 Emmy Awards8 winners and 5 losers from the 2017 Emmy Awards
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    Winners: The Handmaid’s Tale, Saturday Night Live, and Sterling K. Brown. Losers: Netflix and FX.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    This Is Us’s Sterling K. Brown won an Emmy for his work. His speech deserves one too.This Is Us’s Sterling K. Brown won an Emmy for his work. His speech deserves one too.
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    Culture

    “Milo, Mandy, Justin, Chrissy — you are the best white TV family that a brother has ever had.”

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The 2017 Emmys are a weirdo mixed bag. Here are the 5 biggest categories to watch.The 2017 Emmys are a weirdo mixed bag. Here are the 5 biggest categories to watch.
    Culture

    Will Stranger Things or The Handmaid’s Tale win the night? Or none of the above?

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    Do the Emmys matter?Do the Emmys matter?
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    Our answer: a heavily qualified yes.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The 26 most worthwhile TV shows to watch this fallThe 26 most worthwhile TV shows to watch this fall
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    From new curiosities to returning favorites, here are the most promising options to add to your schedule.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke