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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

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    Why science fiction isn’t diverseWhy science fiction isn’t diverse
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    Despite all of this potential and all of this imagination in science fiction, the movies being made are still prone to ignoring non-white and female characters.

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    The reason you separate military and the police …The reason you separate military and the police …
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    Ron Moore is so good about these things.

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    Lauren Bacall, legendary actress, dies at 89Lauren Bacall, legendary actress, dies at 89
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    Lauren Bacall, the actress known for her roles in Key Largo and To Have an Have Not died at the age of 89.

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    Robin Williams has four new movies coming outRobin Williams has four new movies coming out
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    The talented actor finished four films before he died, two of which will come out in November and December.

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    Here’s your first look at AMC’s Better Call SaulHere’s your first look at AMC’s Better Call Saul
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    It might be something to take the edge off of your Breaking Bad withdrawals.

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    Daniel Radcliffe on the art of romantic comedyDaniel Radcliffe on the art of romantic comedy
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    Daniel Radcliffe talks to Vox about his new film What If, poutine, Hollywood’s lack of vulnerable men, and Elvis’s colon.

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    Is True Detective a work of plagiarism?Is True Detective a work of plagiarism?
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    According to some horror story fans, the work of Thomas Ligotti isn’t getting the credit it deserves.

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    Watch: Forgot About Dre (feat. Chris Pratt)Watch: Forgot About Dre (feat. Chris Pratt)
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    It might be better than his performance in Guardians of the Galaxy.

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    What does Marvel do next?What does Marvel do next?
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    Guardians of the Galaxy showed that Marvel doesn’t have to keep plucking and promoting stories from its A-list. The inevitable question is: Will it?

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    Sony has plans for a female Marvel superhero movieSony has plans for a female Marvel superhero movie
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    It’s about time.

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