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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Why time feels so weird right now
    Culture

    March was 30 years long and April was 30 minutes long. What gives? We talked to a time philosopher to find out.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Let’s talk about the ending of The Half of ItLet’s talk about the ending of The Half of It
    Culture

    The queer Netflix romcom badly botches its climax. It didn’t have to be this way.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Parks and Rec reunion special was pretty good. Please don’t let it be the future of TV.The Parks and Rec reunion special was pretty good. Please don’t let it be the future of TV.
    Culture

    It’s even more proof that great TV probably can’t be made in quarantine.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    8 great TV comedies to watch while you’re otherwise distracted8 great TV comedies to watch while you’re otherwise distracted
    Culture

    Cheers, Jane the Virgin, and six other TV shows to put on when you’re doing other things.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Netflix’s The Half of It was the queer teen rom-com of my dreams — until it wasn’tNetflix’s The Half of It was the queer teen rom-com of my dreams — until it wasn’t
    Culture

    The new movie features a winning lead performance, beautiful direction, and a messy script.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Why Babylon Berlin should be your next Netflix watchWhy Babylon Berlin should be your next Netflix watch
    Culture

    This German series has it all — twisty mysteries, will-they/won’t-they romances, and a train full of gold.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    How Bon Appétit’s wildly popular YouTube channel is making videos in quarantineHow Bon Appétit’s wildly popular YouTube channel is making videos in quarantine
    Culture

    Without the Test Kitchen, the magazine’s stars are taking us into their homes.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Fiona Apple’s new album sounds like 2020 feelsFiona Apple’s new album sounds like 2020 feels
    Culture

    Fetch the Bolt Cutters is the impotent fury of right now in convenient album form.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    A 39-year-old and a 4.5-year-old talk about Trolls World TourA 39-year-old and a 4.5-year-old talk about Trolls World Tour
    Culture

    I didn’t much like Trolls World Tour. My editor’s daughter set me straight.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The best way to play board games onlineThe best way to play board games online
    Culture

    Board Game Arena has 175 great games, an easy-to-use interface, and many ways to play with your friends.

    By Emily St. James