Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

Astrology’s enormous appeal, explained for believers and skeptics.


The real dark heart of the HBO anthology series.


Gabby Windey, lethargic ciggy mommy, explained.


After Emilia Pérez’s award chances blew up, the Oscars seemed to be an open race. Then came Anora.


Vox’s resident culture experts break down a contentious year at the movies.


Did you just send me an Instagram Reel? Are you trying to kill me?


Why hasn’t anyone told America’s youngest adults about drinking etiquette?


Buddhism warns of greed, hatred, and delusion. Resort-goers in the latest season of the HBO hit should be concerned.


The Traitors’s third season is very good because its Traitors are very bad.


With raw footage and late night audio, Baldoni’s team thinks they can absolve the actor-director in the court of public opinion.