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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Netflix is turning One Piece, one of the biggest comics ever, into a live-action showNetflix is turning One Piece, one of the biggest comics ever, into a live-action show
    Culture

    One Piece manga creator Oda Eiichiro will oversee the adaptation of his beloved series. Ganbatte, Oda-sama!

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special Sticks & Stones targets Michael Jackson’s accusers, #MeToo, and cancel cultureDave Chappelle’s Netflix special Sticks & Stones targets Michael Jackson’s accusers, #MeToo, and cancel culture
    Culture

    Sticks & Stones makes a point of punching down. Not everyone is applauding.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Grammys opened with a Kobe Bryant tribute from Alicia Keys and Boyz II MenThe Grammys opened with a Kobe Bryant tribute from Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men
    Culture

    Celebrities in attendance and across social media remembered the NBA superstar.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Will Once Upon a Time in Hollywood finally win Quentin Tarantino the Best Picture Oscar?Will Once Upon a Time in Hollywood finally win Quentin Tarantino the Best Picture Oscar?
    Culture

    Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for the director’s twisty elegy for a lost age.

    By Aja Romano, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
    Culture
    The Hunger Games is getting a prequel that centers on the villain: a young President SnowThe Hunger Games is getting a prequel that centers on the villain: a young President Snow
    Culture

    Will The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes be a descent into the mind of a fascist tyrant?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Coping with war and crisis through memesCoping with war and crisis through memes
    Culture

    Do what you need to cope with World War III: Memes are the new therapy.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Eminem’s new song “Darkness” tries to enter the mind of the Las Vegas shooterEminem’s new song “Darkness” tries to enter the mind of the Las Vegas shooter
    Culture

    The rapper’s surprise album, Music to Be Murdered By, features the harrowing gun control anthem at its center.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    What Netflix’s The Circle gets right about social mediaWhat Netflix’s The Circle gets right about social media
    Culture

    The new reality show treats being fake on the internet like it’s normal. Good.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    6 things to know about Peacock, NBC’s new (free) streaming service6 things to know about Peacock, NBC’s new (free) streaming service
    Culture

    NBC’s entry into the streaming wars will offer a free tier, two paid tiers, and plenty of content.

    By Allegra Frank and Aja Romano
    Explainers
    House of the Dragon is the first Game of Thrones prequel that’s actually happeningHouse of the Dragon is the first Game of Thrones prequel that’s actually happening
    Explainers

    It’s a Targaryen history lesson.

    By Aja Romano