
Emily St. James
Former Critic at Large
Latest articles by Emily St. James


The unlikely summertime hit combines putt-putt golf with an obstacle course.


Three things the history-making move tells us about the future — and present — of television.


Are the show’s problems simply so tied to its core now that it can’t solve them?


It might be about teens, but it’s aimed at parents.


It’s also one of the best movies ever made.


Ben Kingsley mesmerizes in the lonesome, mournful modern noir.


The rest of TV can learn something important from Chernobyl and Superstore.


Plus: If you’ve always wanted somebody to yell at the Waterfords, well, this episode has your back.


It’s all about how it’s good to stick to your guns. But only sometimes.

After nearly 70 years covering the presidency, the newsman knows a little something about talking to big names.