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Emily St. James

Emily St. James

Los Angeles
Emily St. James is a writer and critic whose work has appeared in Vox, The A.V. Club, and the New York Times. She is the co-creator of the podcast Arden and a writer on the TV series Yellowjackets.
Feb
21
Glinda (all in pink) reaches across open space to Elphaba (in black, skin green) in some Wicked promo art.

2024 Best Picture nominees ranked, from first to worst

10 min read
Feb
20
The cover of Woodworking depicts the title cover text tumbling over a series of disorganized desks.

Your novel-writing questions answered

By someone who has (almost) published one novel.
11 min read
Feb
17

Ask Emily Anything (about writing novels)

You have questions? Emily possibly has answers.
1 min read
Feb
17
The Heart Eyes Killer stands in a darkened room. Their red heart eyes glow in their otherwise yellow mask.

Episodes Monday Rundown February 10 - 16 2025

5 min read
Feb
14
Totoro and his little friend Satsuke hang out in a treetop with the enormous catbus, which is exactly what it sounds like.

February mailbag

8 min read
Feb
11

Submit your February mailbag questions!

1 min read
Feb
10
Kendrick Lamar performs at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.

Episodes Monday Rundown Feb. 3 - 9 2025

4 min read
Feb
07
This is a test. This station is conducting a test of the emergency broadcasting system. This is only a test.

It's all happening so fast

4 min read
Feb
05
Kendall Roy, tiny, in a flight suit, stands in front of enormous screens showing his face and the logo for Living+.

This Succession episode from 2023 perfectly captures the first few weeks of 2025

We're all afraid of death, but nobody wants to talk about it.
8 min read
Feb
03
Ralph Fiennes, seen from the side, dresses in full Catholic Cardinal regalia. His eyes are closed in prayer. Or annoyance.

Episodes Monday Rundown Jan. 27-Feb. 2 2025

6 min read