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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Joker director Todd Phillips says tales of a sequel are greatly exaggeratedJoker director Todd Phillips says tales of a sequel are greatly exaggerated
    Culture

    At a screening for Joker, Phillips claimed reports of a sequel caught him off guard.

    By Aja Romano
    We read all 25 National Book Award finalists for 2019. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    The Vox staff reviewed all the finalists in each of five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature.

    By Susannah Locke, Elizabeth Crane and 14 more
    Culture
    Joker director Todd Phillips wants to do a sequel — and more DC origin storiesJoker director Todd Phillips wants to do a sequel — and more DC origin stories
    Culture

    DC is probably getting more “edgy” origin stories from Phillips.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Taylor Swift’s “Beautiful Ghosts” might be the best part of the Cats movieTaylor Swift’s “Beautiful Ghosts” might be the best part of the Cats movie
    Culture

    The new song Swift wrote with Andrew Lloyd Webber has a lot to teach us about cats, “Memory,” and fangirls.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Frozen 2 soundtrack: a guide to the best songsThe Frozen 2 soundtrack: a guide to the best songs
    Culture

    The best songs from Frozen 2 are the ones that didn’t make it into the movie. Sorry, “Into the Unknown.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Cats’ new trailer is here. It’s very Cats.Cats’ new trailer is here. It’s very Cats.
    Culture

    When the dawn comes, the new Cats trailer will be a memory, too, and a new day will begin.

    By Aja Romano
    “OK boomer” isn’t just about the past. It’s about our apocalyptic future.
    Culture

    It’s not really about age — and it’s more complicated than just memes.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    High School Musical — and its ongoing cultural legacy — explainedHigh School Musical — and its ongoing cultural legacy — explained
    Culture

    What to know about High School Musical before you watch the new series on Disney+.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Disney+ is a treasure chest of forgotten films and TV. Here are 6 gems to revisit.Disney+ is a treasure chest of forgotten films and TV. Here are 6 gems to revisit.
    Culture

    Disney’s long-awaited streaming service has arrived with a cavalcade of obvious and obscure content.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 4 more
    Culture
    Keanu Reeves is dating a woman close to his own age. Why is that so shocking?Keanu Reeves is dating a woman close to his own age. Why is that so shocking?
    Culture

    Keanu Reeves’s new relationship with artist Alexandra Grant has sparked a debate over ageism.

    By Aja Romano