mailbag
June mailbag
What IS the Song of the Summer, exactly? Also: Emily talks all manner of fictional wedding.
rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown May 26 - June 1 2025
This week: Edge of Tomorrow! Friendship! And Emily watches Pretty Woman for the first time!
andor
How a 1980s TV storytelling technique is making streaming shows more compelling
Over 40 years since Hill Street Blues debuted, the humble story arc is back. And everywhere.
mailbag
May mailbag
This month: Sinners! RPGs! Early sitcom representations of trans people!
TV
Should TV shows have more episodes per season? Really?
On the greatness of The Pitt and the reductive nature of The Pitt discourse.
TV
The core relationships at the heart of every workplace drama
Another crackpot Emily St. James typology.
movies
Episodes Monday Rundown April 14 - 20 2025
Including: Mamma Mia's absurd billing order and PITT POWER RANKINGS.
severance
Severance Season 2 is a tremendous televisual achievement
That I wish I liked more.
rundown
Episodes Monday Rundown April 7 - 13 2025
This week: The Wheel of Time! John Williams! My professional jealousy exposed!
mailbag
April mailbag
This month: Music Emily loved as a teen she can't stand anymore. Plus! Easter candy!
TV
The wife's tragic backstory every single fucking time
There have to be better ideas!
TV
When the episodes are better than the season
And vice versa.