George Bush is only for now
On Avenue Q and the long legacy of 1990s ironic detachment
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.
What shows should I cover?
How to choose a name
A trans person's choice of a name is more than just a new thing to be called. It's a choice of a history.
Babylon Berlin: "Episode 21" and "Episode 22"
In which everything gets about 15 percent more Twin Peaks
Six other things that should get a Last Dance-style documentary made about them
From classic NBC sitcoms to one amazing season of football
Babylon Berlin: "Episode 19" and "Episode 20" (with Amelia Tate)
In which we got us a good old-fashioned murder mystery
Four movements of the workplace drama
In four medical shows
Babylon Berlin: "Episode 17" and "Episode 18" (with Alan Sepinwall)
In which there's a dang ol' ghost
How are we holding up?
The Community reviews
Or: How do you escape your past? (You don't.)
Babylon Berlin: "Episode 15" and "Episode 16" (with Kathryn VanArendonk)
In which ... can we call this kissing?
Babylon Berlin: "Episode 13" and "Episode 14" (with Tomke Banse)
In which Charlotte saves the day, Gereon also saves the day, and everybody loses all the same. (Plus: More German TV recommendations!)