Aja Romano
Former Senior Culture Writer
Latest articles by Aja Romano
The virtual DNC shortchanged the energy of political fandom — when it needs it more than ever.
Is cancel culture a mob mentality, or a long overdue way of speaking truth to power?
The new HBO horror series is teeming with references to its namesake H.P. Lovecraft, weird fiction, popular midcentury Americana, and more.
Delaware’s pass, Rhode Island’s calamari, and other highlights from this year’s virtual DNC roll call.
Joe Biden capitalized on his viral elevator encounter with Brittany all the way to the DNC.
H.P. Lovecraft was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He was also one of its most racist.
The new horror series takes a bevy of fun pop culture tropes on a ride through Jim Crow America.
The Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel brings its complex female hero, divided fandom, and fraught history to Netflix.
The beloved fantasy franchise has enjoyed a banner year on Netflix — until now.
Breonna Taylor’s name was a call to action. Then it became a meme.