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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Chris Rock: Everyone in town was up for a part in True Detective, unless they were blackChris Rock: Everyone in town was up for a part in True Detective, unless they were black
    Culture

    “I go to the movies almost every week, and I can go a month and not see a black woman having an actual speaking part in a movie. That’s the truth,” Chris Rock told The Hollywood Reporter.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Will Smith will be in the Suicide Squad movie. But what is the Suicide Squad?Will Smith will be in the Suicide Squad movie. But what is the Suicide Squad?
    Culture

    The Suicide Squad doesn’t have the pop culture recognition of the Justice League, the Avengers, or even the Guardians of the Galaxy. You might have some questions. We have answers.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Space
    5 comic books to give to the non-comic book fans in your life5 comic books to give to the non-comic book fans in your life
    Space

    Not everybody is a comics nerd. But they should be.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    5 questions you might have about the new Star Wars trailer5 questions you might have about the new Star Wars trailer
    Culture

    Is this seriously just 90 seconds long?!

    By Emily St. James and Alex Abad-Santos
    Star Wars
    Star Wars: The Force Awakens has a trailer and a new lightsaberStar Wars: The Force Awakens has a trailer and a new lightsaber
    Star Wars

    It’s here!

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Comic Books
    The sad and twisted comic book families that will make you appreciate your ownThe sad and twisted comic book families that will make you appreciate your own
    Comic Books

    In comic books, fathers are demons, lovers become enemies, and children are reminders of the worst things in the universe.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Movies
    Ridley Scott didn’t want to cast “Mohammad so-and-so” in his movie about ancient EgyptRidley Scott didn’t want to cast “Mohammad so-and-so” in his movie about ancient Egypt
    Movies

    The way Ridley Scott sees non-white actors is really sad and depressig.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Jurassic World’s trailer is so good because it reminds us of all these good moviesJurassic World’s trailer is so good because it reminds us of all these good movies
    Culture

    Look close enough and you’ll see wink and nod to Alien.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    archives
    Can Santa Claus solve racism in America? This cartoon says yes.Can Santa Claus solve racism in America? This cartoon says yes.
    archives

    The Toronto Star think that Ferguson apparently needs Santa Claus to make things better.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    archives
    Jurassic World’s official trailer has Chris Pratt riding around with raptorsJurassic World’s official trailer has Chris Pratt riding around with raptors
    archives

    And Chris Pratt is in a leather vest.

    By Alex Abad-Santos