Aja Romano
Former Senior Culture Writer
Latest articles by Aja Romano
The battle between subtitles and dubbing is messy, layered, and surprisingly political.
Winners: Parasite! Non-American directors! Eminem! Losers: Netflix and 1917.
Phoenix discussed racism, queerness, misogyny, animal rights, personal sacrifice, and cancel culture.
The audience reactions to Eminem’s surprise performance were hilariously divided, but it was a win for the rapper.
For the second year in a row, the Oscars are going host-free. It’s likely the start of a new normal.
Netflix saved Locke & Key from endless development limbo — but sanitized it into bland mediocrity.
How the name “Karen” became an insult — and a meme.
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez remains on the outside of its story.
The new F9 trailer sees John Cena and Vin Diesel facing off — and welcomes back a surprising family member.
Switched on Pop’s Charlie Harding explains why The Witcher’s hit song can’t be bleat.