music
Chappell Roan and our ever more parasocial world
In 2024, we're all living out Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation -- on both ends.
Emily St. James
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.
Mailbag
August mailbag
What are the most influential TV episodes of all time? And what's my song of the summer?
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Submit your August mailbag questions!
m. night shyamalan
M. Night Shyamalan, ranked (Part 2)
The top seven! Including a beach that makes you old!
movies
M. Night Shyamalan, ranked (Part 1)
The beloved, beleaguered Philadelphia auteur's filmography, from worst to first.
olympics
Emily St. James: Olympian
Which Olympics sport would you like to crush it at?
discussion
Discuss: What art screams "August" to you?
Taylor Swift or Don Henley: Choose your fighter.
discussion
Discuss: What was the first movie or TV show you loved?
And how did it affect what you love now?
writing
Does anybody KNOW themselves? REALLY?
Or: Why do I struggle with the concept of interiority so much?
Mailbag
July mailbag
This month: Why does Emily love Little, Big? Also, what are her favorite books of the 21st century so far? Also: More Aaron Sorkin stuff.
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movies
My 11 favorite movie performances of 2024 (so far)
Only one per film, please! (Sorry to the Challengers trio. I had to pick one of you!)