presidents

What is the signature TV show of the Biden era?

Which TV show best fits the vibes of the Joe Biden era? The answer may surprise you!

horizon: an american saga

Kevin Costner's Horizon is really more of a 12-hour TV show

Has Kevin Costner accidentally solved the "more of a ten-hour movie" problem?

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.

Mailbag

August mailbag

What are the most influential TV episodes of all time? And what's my song of the summer?

Mailbag

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.