andor
Andor Fridays: Episode 4, "Aldhani"
Cassian gets wrapped up in a heist, and Andor considers just what it takes to build a revolution.
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.
horror
Five thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep
What's sneaky smart about Doctor Sleep's portrayal of the fallout of an abusive childhood
books
5 scary books you might not have heard of
Need something to read as the scariest night of the year approaches? Have I got you covered.
andor
Andor Fridays: Episode 3, "Reckoning"
The series kicks into another gear, and Emily talks a lot about Hill Street Blues for some reason.
movies
How Zodiac perfectly places you in its characters' obsessive worldview
Zodiac is the perfect examination of our true crime obsession. And it came out 16 years ago.
movies
The Exorcist, demonic possession, and trans stories
On Regan MacNeil and the cruel nature of having a body
andor
Andor Fridays: Episode 2, "That Would Be Me"
In episode two, the show looks a little too much like a 10-hour movie. But don't worry! Things turn around!
writing
How to become a TV writer in 700 easy steps
Now that I've been a TV writer for one day, I have some advice for you.
25 minutes on
25 minutes on... Barry Lyndon
Some dashed-off thoughts on my favorite Stanley Kubrick film.
andor
Andor Fridays: Episode 1, "Kassa"
Our new recap series begins with the Star Wars version of a prestige TV pilot.
trauma
Flight or flight?
Why does every hobby I have end up feeling like an escape route?
cereal
Pop culture weekend (Sept. 15): General Mills Cereal Monsters, ranked
How will the new cereal monster, Carmella Creeper, fare?