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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.
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Episodes Monday Rundown July 13–19 2026
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July mailbag!
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Breaking Bad's clockwork universe seems almost comforting in 2026
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Infinite Jest
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Episodes Monday Rundown July 6–12 2026
This week: Excalibur, Supergirl, and a David Lynch double feature.
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This week: Interview with the Vampire, The Quarry Girls, and fireworks.
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How the Toy Story toys are a little like vampires (preview)
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