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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Former Critic at Large

    Latest articles by Emily St. James

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    The Handmaid’s Tale tests our loyalty in a puzzling season finaleThe Handmaid’s Tale tests our loyalty in a puzzling season finale
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    The show tempts fate by having one character make a decision that could completely blow up in the series’ face.

    By Emily St. James and Constance Grady
    Culture
    12 Monkeys, one of TV’s weirdest shows, ends with a delightfully meta series finale12 Monkeys, one of TV’s weirdest shows, ends with a delightfully meta series finale
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    “The Beginning” is a series finale all about series finales.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Journalism has a trust problem. The podcast In the Dark proposes a compelling solution.Journalism has a trust problem. The podcast In the Dark proposes a compelling solution.
    Podcast
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    The terrific series, examining flaws in the criminal justice system, stands up for old-fashioned reporting.

    By Emily St. James
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    What makes HBO’s Sharp Objects so good is hiding in plain sightWhat makes HBO’s Sharp Objects so good is hiding in plain sight
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    This new Amy Adams vehicle might seem slow. But it’s teaching you how to watch it.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The folks behind Ant-Man and the Wasp on why Marvel doesn’t always have to save the worldThe folks behind Ant-Man and the Wasp on why Marvel doesn’t always have to save the world
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    Producer Kevin Feige and director Peyton Reed talk about exploring the Quantum Realm — and the Marvel universe’s past.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    Why Uncle Drew looks to be a summer sleeper hitWhy Uncle Drew looks to be a summer sleeper hit
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    The basketball comedy — based on a Pepsi commercial — overcomes your skepticism to win you over with its charm.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Handmaid’s Tale introduces a burst of dark camp in “Postpartum”The Handmaid’s Tale introduces a burst of dark camp in “Postpartum”
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    But do we really want the show to be aiming for humor — even dark humor? Plus: This episode feels like a season premiere.

    By Emily St. James and Constance Grady
    Culture
    The 24 best TV shows of 2018 so farThe 24 best TV shows of 2018 so far
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    The medium has had better years — but there are still lots of shows worth watching.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    The Expanse is an excellent sci-fi space opera. But it’s fundamentally a detective show.The Expanse is an excellent sci-fi space opera. But it’s fundamentally a detective show.
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    The cases these detectives solve are the mysteries of the universe.

    By Emily St. James
    Culture
    GLOW season 2 is less than the sum of its parts. But those parts are amazing.GLOW season 2 is less than the sum of its parts. But those parts are amazing.
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    Netflix’s ambitious wrestling comedy tackles how women can navigate spaces built by men, to stunning and occasionally stilted effect.

    By Emily St. James