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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Bryan Singer, director of Bohemian Rhapsody, is accused by 4 men of sexual assaultBryan Singer, director of Bohemian Rhapsody, is accused by 4 men of sexual assault
    Culture

    In a new report from the Atlantic, four men say that Singer sexually assaulted them while they were underage.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Black Panther’s Best Picture Oscar nomination is a first for superhero moviesBlack Panther’s Best Picture Oscar nomination is a first for superhero movies
    Culture

    The movie scored seven total nominations, including Original Song, Original Score, and Costume Design.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why the second season of Punisher feels like such a dragWhy the second season of Punisher feels like such a drag
    Culture

    Bernthal is great, as are the fight scenes. But the writing this season was really shoddy.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Explainers
    How the 10-step Korean skin care routine changed American skin careHow the 10-step Korean skin care routine changed American skin care
    Explainers

    The 10-step Korean skin care routine is dead. But Korean skin care lives on.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The cast and crew of Deadly Class, on the angry young kids of their angry young showThe cast and crew of Deadly Class, on the angry young kids of their angry young show
    Culture

    Lana Condor and a band of blazingly talented young actors bring the cult-favorite comic book to life.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Syfy’s addictive Deadly Class is like Harry Potter with prison gangs and the YakuzaSyfy’s addictive Deadly Class is like Harry Potter with prison gangs and the Yakuza
    Culture

    Deadly Class’s stellar young cast can make you forget some of its misfires.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Spider-Man: Far From Home’s first trailer shows Peter Parker alive and slinging in EuropeSpider-Man: Far From Home’s first trailer shows Peter Parker alive and slinging in Europe
    Culture

    The first trailer for a post-Avengers: Endgame Peter Parker has arrived.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ 8th and final season premieres April 14. Watch the latest teaser now.Game of Thrones’ 8th and final season premieres April 14. Watch the latest teaser now.
    Culture

    HBO has finally set a return date for the last six episodes of its smash-hit fantasy epic.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Netflix’s Sex Education, starring Gillian Anderson, is a sweet and raunchy charmerNetflix’s Sex Education, starring Gillian Anderson, is a sweet and raunchy charmer
    Culture

    The show understands that teens are silly and clumsy about sex. And so are adults.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Golden Globes 2019: the complete list of winnersGolden Globes 2019: the complete list of winners
    Culture

    Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody took home the night’s biggest prizes.

    By Alex Abad-Santos