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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Marvel misspoke about diversity in comics. Now it has a chance to do better.Marvel misspoke about diversity in comics. Now it has a chance to do better.
    Culture

    People are incensed that Marvel blamed poor sales on diversity. But it’s complicated.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: Don Rickles’s offensive, hilarious insult comedy, in 3 priceless clipsWatch: Don Rickles’s offensive, hilarious insult comedy, in 3 priceless clips
    Culture

    The late comedian would insult literally anyone. He was so good at it, no one cared.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    DC Comics made the Flintstones sad. These geniuses are the culprits.DC Comics made the Flintstones sad. These geniuses are the culprits.
    Culture

    The creators of The Flintstones comic on bringing existential dread to Bedrock

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Big Little Lies was fantastic. Don’t ruin it with another season.Big Little Lies was fantastic. Don’t ruin it with another season.
    Culture

    Season two of Big Little Lies would just take away from the miniseries’ perfect ending.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Big Little Lies season finale, “You Get What You Need”: a thrilling, terrifying end to the seriesBig Little Lies season finale, “You Get What You Need”: a thrilling, terrifying end to the series
    Culture

    Nicole Kidman deserves an Emmy for this performance.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Game of Thrones season 7 teaser: the Night King has Cersei, Jon Snow, and Daenerys in his sightsGame of Thrones season 7 teaser: the Night King has Cersei, Jon Snow, and Daenerys in his sights
    Culture

    The enemy of my enemy is uhh … the Night King?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Legion: 3 lessons the superhero genre can learn from FX’s standout thrillerLegion: 3 lessons the superhero genre can learn from FX’s standout thriller
    Culture

    For starters, be a little more stylish…

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer: Spider-Man must learn what it takes to be a heroSpider-Man: Homecoming trailer: Spider-Man must learn what it takes to be a hero
    Culture

    With great power…

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Big Little Lies episode 6: Men like Perry aren’t good menBig Little Lies episode 6: Men like Perry aren’t good men
    Culture

    Celeste’s therapist finally gets through to her…

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Justice League’s new official trailer: Flash and Aquaman show off their dazzling powersJustice League’s new official trailer: Flash and Aquaman show off their dazzling powers

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