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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    The insane, sexist history and feminist triumphs of Captain MarvelThe insane, sexist history and feminist triumphs of Captain Marvel
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    In 1980, Carol Danvers was part of perhaps the most irresponsible story Marvel Comics has ever put to paper. Now she’s one of Marvel’s biggest stars.

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    Watch: the Wonder Woman trailer has arrivedWatch: the Wonder Woman trailer has arrived
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    By the goddess...

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    Here’s the first trailer for Justice League. It’s time to put the team together.Here’s the first trailer for Justice League. It’s time to put the team together.
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    Batfleck is doing some recruiting.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Review: HBO’s Looking wasn’t a perfect show. But its finale is much better.Review: HBO’s Looking wasn’t a perfect show. But its finale is much better.
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    The show grew up, and so did we.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Kim Kardashian’s Taylor Swift-Kanye West Snapchat story, explainedKim Kardashian’s Taylor Swift-Kanye West Snapchat story, explained
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    Kim Kardashian’s Taylor Swift Snapchat is proof that Swift might be a cold-blooded pop star.

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    Watch: Marvel and Netflix’s new trailers for Luke Cage and Iron FistWatch: Marvel and Netflix’s new trailers for Luke Cage and Iron Fist
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    At San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel got the ball rolling with a brand new trailer.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Third Eye Blind trolled the RNC by playing Third Eye Blind songs no one wants to hearThird Eye Blind trolled the RNC by playing Third Eye Blind songs no one wants to hear
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    They didn’t play “Semi-Charmed Life.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Kim Kardashian’s Taylor Swift-Kanye West Snapchat feud, explained in under 500 wordsKim Kardashian’s Taylor Swift-Kanye West Snapchat feud, explained in under 500 words
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    Did Taylor Swift lie? Has she been lying this whole time?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Cafe Society is full of great characters. It’s a shame the film focuses on the worst one.Cafe Society is full of great characters. It’s a shame the film focuses on the worst one.
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    This is what it feels like when Woody Allen phones one in.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Pokémon Go: 9 questions about the game you were too embarrassed to askPokémon Go: 9 questions about the game you were too embarrassed to ask
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    WTF is Pokémon Go?

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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