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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

    Culture
    Russian Doll casts men in roles usually reserved for women. The results are brilliant.Russian Doll casts men in roles usually reserved for women. The results are brilliant.
    Culture

    The Netflix series is an understated example of how much can be gained by placing women at a story’s center.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Netflix’s Russian Doll is a show you should know nothing about except how good it isNetflix’s Russian Doll is a show you should know nothing about except how good it is
    Culture

    Natasha Lyonne stars. We’re not sure we should tell you anything more than that.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Lego Movie 2 is perfectly fineThe Lego Movie 2 is perfectly fine
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    Everything’s not awesome in a movie that follows the assembly instructions for a movie sequel to the letter.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Watch Netflix’s One Day at a Time. Please.Watch Netflix’s One Day at a Time. Please.
    Culture

    The comedy’s warm and funny season three expertly weaves stories across a year of its family’s life.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Netflix says its viewership is huge. The key words there are “Netflix says.”Netflix says its viewership is huge. The key words there are “Netflix says.”
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    The streaming network’s self-reported viewership numbers and the skepticism around them, explained.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Super Bowl commercials were really bad this year, huh?The Super Bowl commercials were really bad this year, huh?
    Culture

    The 2019 ads weren’t for products so much as capitalism itself — precisely at a time when skepticism in capitalism is growing.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Other Two might be the first comedy about millennials feeling old and obsoleteThe Other Two might be the first comedy about millennials feeling old and obsolete
    Culture

    In Comedy Central’s hilarious new show, the 13-year-olds will inherit the Earth.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The 5 best TV shows of 2019 so farThe 5 best TV shows of 2019 so far
    Culture

    From dark satire to wildly inventive fantasy, January was packed with exciting debuts.

    By Emily St. James
    The 18 best TV shows airing right now
    You’re the WorstYou’re the Worst
    The 18 best TV shows airing right now

    FXX’s sardonic romantic comedy is one of TV’s smartest shows.

    By Emily St. James
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    Tidying Up with Marie KondoTidying Up with Marie Kondo
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    Netflix helps you keep your New Year’s resolutions.

    By Emily St. James