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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    We just want to see annoying rich people sent to an emotional gulag.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    How disappointed Taylor Swift fans explain Ticketmaster’s monopolyHow disappointed Taylor Swift fans explain Ticketmaster’s monopoly
    Culture

    It must be exhausting, always rooting for the antitrust laws.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    How Love Is Blind became a horror showHow Love Is Blind became a horror show
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    Netflix’s hit show had real romantic promise in the first season. Now, it’s sadistic.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    The Black Panther sequel says goodbye to Chadwick Boseman.

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    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
    Marvel has a whole lot riding on Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverMarvel has a whole lot riding on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

    The original film, starring the late Chadwick Boseman, set a standard for Marvel excellence. The sequel is ready to meet it.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Rainbow fentanyl candy is just the latest Halloween panicRainbow fentanyl candy is just the latest Halloween panic
    Culture

    No one is purposely trying to give kids drug candies.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The Rock deserves a better superhero debut than Black AdamThe Rock deserves a better superhero debut than Black Adam
    Culture

    Black Adam is violent, angry, and somehow also boring.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    [Redacted] returns in Black Adam’s post-credits scene[Redacted] returns in Black Adam’s post-credits scene
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    Spoiler alert!

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    The messy, thrilling queer allegory in Interview with the VampireThe messy, thrilling queer allegory in Interview with the Vampire
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    AMC’s new show finally lets Lestat and Louis be gay, do crimes.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Angelina Jolie alleges Brad Pitt physically abused her and their childrenAngelina Jolie alleges Brad Pitt physically abused her and their children
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    A new court filing alleges physical violence against his children for the first time.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

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