Alexandra August
Contributing since December, 2016
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About Alexandra August
Alexandra is a Los Angeles-based writer/comedian. Her pop culture obsessions include, but are not limited to, Game of Thrones, Kate Mulgrew, Preacher, Star Trek, Tyler Perry movies, Bryan Fuller, and the Oxford Comma.
Latest Articles
The Umbrella Academy: Yes, Mary J. Blige Did (Many of) Her Own Stunts
Mary J. Blige talks with CBR about performing many of her stunts in Netflix's The Umbrella Academy as the time-traveling assassin Cha-Cha.
The Umbrella Academy's Biggest Changes From Comics to TV
While fans of Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba's comic will see a lot that's familiar, Netflix's The Umbrella Academy makes some significant changes.
Netflix's The Umbrella Academy Nearly Solves the Comic's Biggest Mystery
Netflix's The Umbrella Academy remixes the source material, and sheds more light on a character barely seen in the comics.
Happy Death Day 2U Skillfully Reimagines the Time-Warping Horror Franchise
Happy Death Day 2U brings back what worked in the franchise's first film, and manages to successfully double down on it.
Walking Dead Midseason Premiere Reveals the Whisperers' True Threat
The Walking Dead's ninth season continues with an episode that brings a monumental shift to the survivors' status quo in the form of The Whisperers.
The LEGO Movie 2 Directors Reveal the Secret to LEGO Batman
The LEGO Movie 2 brings back our favorite version of Batmn. Directors Mike Mitchell and Trisha Gum explain to CBR why he's so entertaining.
The LEGO Movie 2's Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi Explained, By Writers Miller & Lord
The LEGO Movie 2 writers and producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller give CBR some insight into breakout character Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi.
REVIEW: Alita: Battle Angel Is Technically Perfect (If Narratively Lacking)
James Cameron's Alita: Battle Angel will blow you away with its special effects, but the story will leave you hungry for more.
The Walking Dead: Greg Nicotero Spills the Secrets Behind the Whisperers
The Walking Dead producer and effects master Greg Nicotero discusses the creation of Season 9's new antagonists, the Whisperers.
Review: The Umbrella Academy Shakes Up the Superhero Formula
Netflix's The Umbrella Academy is a faithful adaptation of Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba's comic and an interesting standout in the superhero genre.
The LEGO Movie 2 Solidly Builds Upon The First Film's Awesome Foundation
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is an audience pleasing follow-up to the original surprise hit.
A Dreamer's Guide to The CW's Roswell, New Mexico
Ahead of the debut of Roswell, New Mexico on The CW, we break down how the characters have changed from the original series to the reboot.
Roswell Star Shiri Appleby Passes the Baton to Roswell, New Mexico
Original Roswell star Shiri Appleby shares her thoughts on the CW's reboot Roswell, New Mexico.
EXCLUSIVE: Replicas' Reeves, Eve Give Their Answer to the Film's Biggest Question
Keanu Reeves, Alice Eve and John Ortiz discuss whether they would make the same decision Reeves' scientist Will Foster does in Replicas.
Replicas Makes No Sense, But It's Somehow, Strangely Watchable
Keanu Reeves, Alice Eve and John Ortiz star in a fractured sci-fi story that fails on so many levels, but still manages to be entertaining. Go figure.
Replicas Star Keanu Reeves Wants Nothing To Do with Real World Robots
Replicas star Keanu Reeves has no interest in a robot addition to his household, but if he DID have one, we know what it would be called.
Review: Escape Room Is a Surprisingly Enjoyable Thriller
Starring Deborah Ann Woll, Jay Ellis and Taylor Russell, Escape Room is surprisingly enjoyable horror film, despite its gimmicky premise.
Escape Room Stars Reveal How Film Differs From Other Horror Movies
Escape Room stars Deborah Ann Woll and Jay Ellis talk to CBR about the cooperation that forms the backbone of their puzzle-based horror film.
REVIEW: True Detective Season 3 is an Engaging Mix of Old and New
HBO's noir anthology series returns, as Mahershala Ali leads the cast in the latest story from creator and sole writer Nic Pizzalatto.
REVIEW: Mary Poppins Returns is Fun, But Not Groundbreaking
Disney's Mary Poppins Returns is good, but never reaches the height of the original.