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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Julianne Moore: “One of the wonderful things about movies is that it makes us feel seen”Julianne Moore: “One of the wonderful things about movies is that it makes us feel seen”
    Culture

    Julianne Moore is one of the greatest actresses of her generation. And on Sunday night, at the 87th annual Academy Awards, she was recognized for her elegant, humanizing work in Still Alice.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Here’s why Birdman didn’t deserve to win the Best Picture Oscar — and why it didHere’s why Birdman didn’t deserve to win the Best Picture Oscar — and why it did
    Culture

    It was either a big batch of self-congratulatory nonsense, or a superb inversion of superhero stories.

    By Emily St. James and Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch John Legend and Common’s heartbreaking Oscar performance of Selma’s “Glory”Watch John Legend and Common’s heartbreaking Oscar performance of Selma’s “Glory”
    Culture
    This director refused to be played off after winning his Oscar. And he became a hero.This director refused to be played off after winning his Oscar. And he became a hero.
    Culture

    There’s something great and defiant in not letting yourself be played off.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The performance of “Everything Is Awesome” was just the spectacle the Oscars neededThe performance of “Everything Is Awesome” was just the spectacle the Oscars needed
    Culture

    Everything was awesome.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Neil Patrick Harris’ Oscars opening musical number was perfect. Watch it here.Neil Patrick Harris’ Oscars opening musical number was perfect. Watch it here.
    Culture

    This was pretty great.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    This outtake from Selma shows how much the movie meant to David Oyelowo and Ava DuVernayThis outtake from Selma shows how much the movie meant to David Oyelowo and Ava DuVernay
    Culture

    Selma director Ava DuVernay shared a special clip of her and Oyelowo on Sunday night.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The full list of 2015 Oscar nominationsThe full list of 2015 Oscar nominations
    Culture

    Here’s the full list of nominees for Sunday night’s awards:

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    For movies, being nominated for an Oscar can be just as good as winningFor movies, being nominated for an Oscar can be just as good as winning
    Culture

    When you’re looking for a boost in ticket sales, an Oscar win isn’t really that much better than being nominated.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Celebrity Culture
    Lizard people: the greatest political conspiracy ever createdLizard people: the greatest political conspiracy ever created
    Celebrity Culture

    Last November, the political fate of America was once again put to a vote. But for millions of Americans who believe in lizard people, this vote had bigger implications — like thwarting an ongoing plot of world domination.

    By Alex Abad-Santos