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September mailbag

Including thoughts on the Emmys, the future of cultural criticism, and Oscar forums.
The many actors and people involved in Shogun stand on the purple-hued Emmy stage in their finery.
The cast and crew of Shōgun accept the Emmy for Best Drama Series. (Credit: ABC)

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Emily St. James

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