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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Technology
    How K-pop fans are weaponizing the internet for Black Lives MatterHow K-pop fans are weaponizing the internet for Black Lives Matter
    Technology

    And four other ways people are using social media to support nationwide protests.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Recording the Company cast album was infamously hellish. This cult favorite doc captured it all.Recording the Company cast album was infamously hellish. This cult favorite doc captured it all.
    Culture

    The cult hit documentary for the cult hit musical is finally on a cult hit streaming platform.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    In Dave Chappelle’s surprise new special, he drops the comedy to meditate on black AmericaIn Dave Chappelle’s surprise new special, he drops the comedy to meditate on black America
    Culture

    In “8:46,” named for the length of time of George Floyd’s killing, Chappelle turns his stage into a somber pulpit.

    By Aja Romano
    Harry Potter and the Author Who Failed Us
    Culture

    The Harry Potter book series helped me realize I’m nonbinary. Now I know that had nothing to do with J.K. Rowling.

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    The tragic lie behind the beautiful dream of Terrace HouseThe tragic lie behind the beautiful dream of Terrace House
    Technology

    The hit Japanese Netflix series won praise for its everyday authenticity. Then Hana Kimura’s death revealed a more complex truth.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Lovecraft Country’s latest trailer is unexpectedly timely — and even more terrifyingLovecraft Country’s latest trailer is unexpectedly timely — and even more terrifying
    Culture

    HBO’s upcoming horror series is a supernatural allegory for racism. Its latest trailer ditches the allegory.

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    #BlackoutTuesday derailed #BlackLivesMatter. A community organizer explains how to do better.#BlackoutTuesday derailed #BlackLivesMatter. A community organizer explains how to do better.
    Technology

    Performative social media is just a step toward lasting, impactful change. Here’s how to start.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The highlights of HBO Max’s deep catalogThe highlights of HBO Max’s deep catalog
    Culture

    HBO Max’s bountiful treasures may be hard to find, but they’re worth looking for.

    By Allegra Frank and Aja Romano
    Technology
    Twitter now lets you disable replies. It could be its best change yet.Twitter now lets you disable replies. It could be its best change yet.
    Technology

    Twitter’s new reply moderation tool could be a game changer for victims of harassment.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The 9 films that explain the legendary Studio GhibliThe 9 films that explain the legendary Studio Ghibli
    Culture

    Ghibli’s catalog is finally on HBO Max. Here’s what to know — and what to watch first.

    By Aja Romano