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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Season 2 of Bridgerton is better for everyone — except fans of the bookSeason 2 of Bridgerton is better for everyone — except fans of the book
    Culture

    Despite its many weaknesses, Bridgerton might be wobbling its way toward becoming a good show.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    A night of chaos: 4 winners and 2 losers from the 2022 OscarsA night of chaos: 4 winners and 2 losers from the 2022 Oscars
    Culture

    Beyoncé, Bruno, and the beef between Will Smith and Chris Rock.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Aja Romano and 2 more
    Everyone wants forgiveness, but no one is being forgiven
    Features

    Modern outrage is a cycle. Could a culture of public forgiveness ever break it?

    By Aja Romano
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
    Pixar’s Turning Red is an unlikely culture war battlegroundPixar’s Turning Red is an unlikely culture war battleground
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

    Turning Red’s biggest offense may just be its unapologetic weirdness.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    She was the Agatha Christie of romance novels. You’ve probably never heard of her.She was the Agatha Christie of romance novels. You’ve probably never heard of her.
    Culture

    When will Hollywood discover Georgette Heyer?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Reckoning with the war meme in wartimeReckoning with the war meme in wartime
    Culture

    Is it ever okay to meme at a war?

    By Aja Romano
    How do you solve a problem like Joe Rogan?
    Culture

    The problem of Joe Rogan is a problem of the modern internet.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Comedy’s existential crisisComedy’s existential crisis
    Culture

    The Joe Rogan debate underscores comedy’s evolving conversation about morality, cancel culture, and how to be funny.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Why the Olympics opening ceremony felt kinda weirdWhy the Olympics opening ceremony felt kinda weird
    Culture

    Beijing’s opening ceremony featured Vladimir Putin, thousands of Chinese teenagers, and a lot of loaded politics.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Can Whoopi Goldberg’s public history lesson actually do some good?Can Whoopi Goldberg’s public history lesson actually do some good?
    Culture

    Goldberg’s comments reflect a growing national ignorance about the Holocaust. Here’s how to move forward.

    By Aja Romano