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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Comic Books
    Here’s a first look at Jason Momoa as a badass AquamanHere’s a first look at Jason Momoa as a badass Aquaman
    Comic Books

    The much-maligned member of the Justice League got a grittier makeover.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    5 quotes from an Oscar voter that will make you lose faith in the Oscars5 quotes from an Oscar voter that will make you lose faith in the Oscars
    Culture

    The Hollywood Reporter had a candid interview with a female Academy member who, under the shield of anonymity, made the life choice to paint herself as the type of person you do not want making important decisions about art.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams can make up her own mind, thank youThe Daily Show’s Jessica Williams can make up her own mind, thank you
    Culture

    Jessica Williams gracefully said she didn’t want to be the host of The Daily Show. That’s should be the end of the story.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Oscars’ lack of diversity is depressing. And no one’s doing anything to change it.The Oscars’ lack of diversity is depressing. And no one’s doing anything to change it.
    Culture

    In 2014, the Motion Picture Academy recognized 12 Years a Slave and its star Lupita Nyong’o in the Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress categories. That was an anomaly.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch Sarah Palin joke about a 2016 presidential run on SNL’s 40th Anniversary SpecialWatch Sarah Palin joke about a 2016 presidential run on SNL’s 40th Anniversary Special
    Culture

    It was actually pretty funny.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    archives
    SNL revived Celebrity Jeopardy for its 40th anniversary. And it was perfect.SNL revived Celebrity Jeopardy for its 40th anniversary. And it was perfect.
    archives

    Watch the whole thing here.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    archives
    Does Marvel want the X-Men to fail? Very likely.Does Marvel want the X-Men to fail? Very likely.
    archives

    Spider-Man is going back to Marvel. The X-Men aren’t any time soon.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    9 questions you were too embarrassed to ask about The Slap9 questions you were too embarrassed to ask about The Slap
    Culture

    So, uh, what happens next season?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Journalists honor David Carr on TwitterJournalists honor David Carr on Twitter
    Culture

    David Carr wasn’t just one of us. He was the best of us.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why it stinks to have Spider-Man back in Marvel moviesWhy it stinks to have Spider-Man back in Marvel movies
    Culture

    Not having Spider-Man’s rights is what made Marvel so great.

    By Alex Abad-Santos