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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    Trump’s daily coronavirus press briefings are becoming TV clip showsTrump’s daily coronavirus press briefings are becoming TV clip shows
    Culture

    Endless repetition of the same handful of talking points is not helping the president seem substantive.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    How to survive quarantine, in 215 songsHow to survive quarantine, in 215 songs
    Culture

    The ultimate quarantine playlist lasts just over 16 hours and features everybody from the Beatles to Frank Ocean.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Quibi — the new short-form streaming service for your phone — explainedQuibi — the new short-form streaming service for your phone — explained
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    Everything Quibi does, other streaming services are already doing better.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Beyond Dungeons & Dragons: A guide to the vast, exciting world of tabletop RPGsBeyond Dungeons & Dragons: A guide to the vast, exciting world of tabletop RPGs
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    Role-playing games let you tell a story with your friends, and most are available to play online.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Celebrate the life and work of songwriter Adam Schlesinger with this soaring Fountains of Wayne albumCelebrate the life and work of songwriter Adam Schlesinger with this soaring Fountains of Wayne album
    Culture

    Schlesinger, who also wrote the title track for That Thing You Do and most of the songs for The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, has died of Covid-19 complications at age 52.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Community was one of the most inventive shows in TV history. It just started streaming on Netflix.Community was one of the most inventive shows in TV history. It just started streaming on Netflix.
    Culture

    Across six seasons and two networks, the terrifically funny comedy took on nearly every genre and pop culture trope.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Why Battlestar Galactica is the perfect quarantine marathonWhy Battlestar Galactica is the perfect quarantine marathon
    Culture

    The sci-fi series is one of the best TV shows ever made — and it’s finally streaming again.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    New Girl is 146 episodes of quirky comedic enjoyment, and it’s all on NetflixNew Girl is 146 episodes of quirky comedic enjoyment, and it’s all on Netflix
    Culture

    In the world of New Girl, spring 2020 still involves kissing, so the show has that going for it.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The coronavirus has given Trump something he’s always wanted: A chance to totally take over TVThe coronavirus has given Trump something he’s always wanted: A chance to totally take over TV
    Culture

    Every day, he’s on TV, spreading misinformation that could contribute to the death of millions.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    MyNoise brings you realistic “soundscapes” from the outside worldMyNoise brings you realistic “soundscapes” from the outside world
    Culture

    From cafes to the ocean to a spring walk in the woods, they’re exactly the sounds you might be missing right now.

    By Emily St. James