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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

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    Netflix’s Feel Good is a rom-com about what happens after the rom-comNetflix’s Feel Good is a rom-com about what happens after the rom-com
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    It’s a short, sweet watch about two women in a potentially toxic relationship.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Quarantine can test any relationship. A couples therapist explains how to cope.Quarantine can test any relationship. A couples therapist explains how to cope.
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    Couple’s Therapy’s Dr. Orna Guralnik on creating structure, drawing boundaries, and raising kids during the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Emily St. James
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    American Truck Simulator is the perfect way to hit the great, virtual outdoorsAmerican Truck Simulator is the perfect way to hit the great, virtual outdoors
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    This video game is exactly what it sounds like. But it’s far more engaging than you might think it would be.

    By Emily St. James
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    The grim, necessary optimism of sci-fi author Becky ChambersThe grim, necessary optimism of sci-fi author Becky Chambers
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    Her novels and novella dare to imagine a hopeful future for humanity. They’re exhilarating.

    By Emily St. James
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    Halt and Catch Fire is a beautiful TV drama about the need for kindnessHalt and Catch Fire is a beautiful TV drama about the need for kindness
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    The series, set in the tech world of the ’80s and ’90s, has the hard-won optimism these times require.

    By Emily St. James
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    9 great two-player board games9 great two-player board games
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    From chess with bugs to a romantic comedy simulator, here are the best games for just two people to play.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Watch: Quarantined Italians are singing their hearts out. It’s beautiful.Watch: Quarantined Italians are singing their hearts out. It’s beautiful.
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    The resilience of the human spirit, evidenced by a bunch of Italians making music together on their balconies.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Westworld season 3 seems like a reboot. Its showrunners say that was always their plan.Westworld season 3 seems like a reboot. Its showrunners say that was always their plan.
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    Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy talk about revolutions, algorithmic determinism, and horse piss.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Pandemic is one of the best board games ever made. It could be fun to play right now!Pandemic is one of the best board games ever made. It could be fun to play right now!
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    In the game, you will play CDC employees racing to stop a disease from spreading across the globe.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    How churches are trying to keep parishioners safe as the coronavirus spreadsHow churches are trying to keep parishioners safe as the coronavirus spreads
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    From Communion to passing the peace to Easter season rituals, Christian churches are balancing tradition with precaution.

    By Emily St. James