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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Cosplay, explainedCosplay, explained
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    The fans who dress up as their favorite fictional characters are one of the most important elements of Comic Con.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    8 questions about Comic-Con you were too embarrassed to ask8 questions about Comic-Con you were too embarrassed to ask
    Culture

    Comic conventions might seem a bit weird to people who have never picked up a comic book or had the spirit move them to dress like Batman. Here’s a brief guide to the phenomenon.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    X-Men, Star Wars, and the Hunger Games will dominate San Diego Comic-Con this yearX-Men, Star Wars, and the Hunger Games will dominate San Diego Comic-Con this year
    Culture

    And don’t be surprised if we see something from the Justice League.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s newly released photosBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’s newly released photos
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    Diana Prince looks very rich, and Lex Luthor looks like something the Coen brothers dreamed up.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Magic Mike XXL is basically Homer’s Odyssey with male strippersMagic Mike XXL is basically Homer’s Odyssey with male strippers
    Culture

    Magic Mike XXL is nothing like Magic Mike. It’s also much better.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why Orange Is the New Black’s Sophia and Gloria are season 3’s most compelling charactersWhy Orange Is the New Black’s Sophia and Gloria are season 3’s most compelling characters
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    The conflict between them is part of a larger question this third season wants to address.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Max is American Sniper reimagined as a terrible dog movieMax is American Sniper reimagined as a terrible dog movie
    Culture

    Max isn’t content with being a movie about a wonderful dog.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Sony can make a black Spider-Man movie, it just doesn’t want toSony can make a black Spider-Man movie, it just doesn’t want to
    Culture

    Sony is clearly hesitant to try something new with Spider-Man, and that reluctance is more troublesome and insidious than the idea that Marvel won’t allow it to do so.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    “Trap Queen,” Fetty Wap’s amazing summer love song, explained“Trap Queen,” Fetty Wap’s amazing summer love song, explained
    Culture

    Simply put: “Trap Queen” is the song of summer, and the love song we deserve.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    John Oliver shows how trolls have turned the internet into a nightmare for womenJohn Oliver shows how trolls have turned the internet into a nightmare for women
    Culture

    John Oliver makes the best case yet for shutting down the internet forever, setting your laptop on fire, and moving to the mountains.

    By Alex Abad-Santos