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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Watch: The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show was mellow but satisfyingWatch: The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show was mellow but satisfying
    Culture

    The typically edgy artist went for a lower-key, Covid-19-safe performance.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    How one hit song won The Weeknd a Super Bowl halftime showHow one hit song won The Weeknd a Super Bowl halftime show
    Culture

    TikTok fame and “the dark underlying themes” of “Blinding Lights” fit the moment.

    By Aja Romano
    One Good Thing
    One Good Thing: Netflix’s The Ripper smartly reframes the notorious Yorkshire Ripper caseOne Good Thing: Netflix’s The Ripper smartly reframes the notorious Yorkshire Ripper case
    One Good Thing

    This riveting docuseries explores why police failed for years to catch Peter Sutcliffe.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Earwig and the Witch is Studio Ghibli’s first 3D animated film. It’s disappointingly subpar.Earwig and the Witch is Studio Ghibli’s first 3D animated film. It’s disappointingly subpar.
    Culture

    Fun but baffling, Ghibli’s first foray into 3D animation feels like Miyazaki Gorō’s unfinished homework assignment.

    By Aja Romano
    Explainers
    How a dystopian neo-Nazi novel helped fuel decades of white supremacist terrorismHow a dystopian neo-Nazi novel helped fuel decades of white supremacist terrorism
    Explainers

    Following the Capitol insurrection, Amazon removed The Turner Diaries from its shelves. Will it be enough?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Netflix’s misguided Night Stalker series treats its cops like godsNetflix’s misguided Night Stalker series treats its cops like gods
    Culture

    To be a true crime fan is to have a troubled dependence on the police.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Kicking people off social media isn’t about free speechKicking people off social media isn’t about free speech
    Culture

    The debate over deplatforming Trump has overshadowed how effective social media bans are at fighting extremism.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Bernie Sanders inauguration memes are liberal comfort foodBernie Sanders inauguration memes are liberal comfort food
    Culture

    The Biden era began with wholesome Bernie memes.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Baked Alaska’s clout-chasing spiral into white supremacy is an internet morality taleBaked Alaska’s clout-chasing spiral into white supremacy is an internet morality tale
    Culture

    The former BuzzFeed employee’s arrest for his role in the Capitol riot reminds us alt-right racism was never ironic.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Can Captain America serve two dramatically different versions of America?Can Captain America serve two dramatically different versions of America?
    Culture

    What America’s jolting start to a new year means for the Marvel superhero.

    By Aja Romano