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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    Girls actor Peter Scolari tells us about his huge moment on the latest episodeGirls actor Peter Scolari tells us about his huge moment on the latest episode
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    Nothing will ever be the same for the Horvaths.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Bitch Planet is Kelly Sue DeConnick’s comic book love letter to non-compliant womenBitch Planet is Kelly Sue DeConnick’s comic book love letter to non-compliant women
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    I caught up with DeConnick to ask her what we can expect from Bitch Planet’s second issue, what she wants to do with the series as whole, and what battles she has left.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    A frame-by-frame breakdown of all the new clues in the new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailerA frame-by-frame breakdown of all the new clues in the new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer
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    Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Ultron’s background.... we find out a lot.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Here’s the newest Avengers: Age of Ultron TrailerHere’s the newest Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer
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    We find out more about Ultron’s background and we see Vision for the first time.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Descender is the best new comic book of 2015Descender is the best new comic book of 2015
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    If Descender is any indication of what’s next for creator Jeff Lemire, then we’re all in for a treat.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    The pop culture phenomenon that is RuPaul’s Drag Race, explainedThe pop culture phenomenon that is RuPaul’s Drag Race, explained
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    On the night of Monday, March 2, 2015, the ever-grateful viewing public will be treated to another season of shade-throwing drag queens who will lip-sync for their lives each week.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Why Kevin Spacey’s accent in House of Cards sounds offWhy Kevin Spacey’s accent in House of Cards sounds off
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    It has to do with how he says his r’s.

    By Joss Fong and Alex Abad-Santos
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    Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s Spock, has died at 83Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s Spock, has died at 83
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    Susan Nimoy, his wife, confirmed his death on Friday.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    How to read a comic book: appreciating the story behind the artHow to read a comic book: appreciating the story behind the art
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    Comic books are unlike any other art form. And understanding what kind of care an artist puts into his work is crucial to understanding the beauty of comic books.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    Patricia Arquette made a great speech about wage equality. What she did next fell short.Patricia Arquette made a great speech about wage equality. What she did next fell short.
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    Arquette ended up making a point about feminism, but it’s not how she intended.

    By Alex Abad-Santos