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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Unfollow is a comic book mashup of the Hunger Games and Willy WonkaUnfollow is a comic book mashup of the Hunger Games and Willy Wonka
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    It’s a great start and a scintillating premise, but it leaves you wanting more.

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    Jon Stewart crashed Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. Together they made fun of Donald Trump.Jon Stewart crashed Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. Together they made fun of Donald Trump.
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    Watch: the X-Men: Apocalypse trailerWatch: the X-Men: Apocalypse trailer
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    Welcome to the age of Apocalypse.

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    It wasn’t easy to pick just 12, but here are the best comic books of 2015.

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    Serial season 2, episode 1 is up. It is about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.Serial season 2, episode 1 is up. It is about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
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    This is not a drill: Serial has returned!

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Listen: Carly Rae Jepsen sings the year’s best song in a made-up languageListen: Carly Rae Jepsen sings the year’s best song in a made-up language
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    Nuboo! Tikka! Lesla! Solu!

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    Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s winter finale: a disappointing end to a good half-seasonAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s winter finale: a disappointing end to a good half-season
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    Saturday Night Live’s best sketch: Kate McKinnon cracks everybody upSaturday Night Live’s best sketch: Kate McKinnon cracks everybody up
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    Poor Ryan Gosling didn’t stand a chance.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Marvel made the Hulk interesting again. He’s an Asian-American man.Marvel made the Hulk interesting again. He’s an Asian-American man.
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    Totally Awesome Hulk is a gorgeous, fun, new beginning for the character.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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