Aja Romano
Former Senior Culture Writer
Latest articles by Aja Romano
From the first morbid films a hundred years ago, scary movies always been a dark mirror on Americans’ deepest fears and anxieties.
Dave Chappelle’s trans friend knew how to take a joke. So what?
Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, The Closer, may be a tipping point for trans people.
A Korean filmmaker breaks down the themes of Netflix’s runaway hit.
Horror is a natural refuge for atheists and sinners. But Netflix’s Midnight Mass made me feel erased.
Web sleuthing was a tricky true crime hobby. Then Gabby Petito went missing.
Minaj, under the guise of caution, is helping mainstream a dangerous form of anti-science.
Parasocial relationships aren’t to blame for the John Mulaney/Olivia Munn pregnancy discourse.
Williams’s breakout role was his greatest — but all of his roles were seminal.
Kanye’s new album Donda spent the last 18 months in flux — just like Kanye himself.