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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    A group of YouTubers is trying to prove the site systematically demonetizes queer contentA group of YouTubers is trying to prove the site systematically demonetizes queer content
    Culture

    They reverse-engineered YouTube’s ad revenue bot to investigate whether it’s penalizing queer content.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Deepfakes are a real political threat. For now, though, they’re mainly used to degrade women.Deepfakes are a real political threat. For now, though, they’re mainly used to degrade women.
    Culture

    A new report on deepfakes finds 96 percent involve simulating porn of female celebrities (without their consent).

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    Stranger Things season 4 is just the start of Netflix’s new deal with the Duffer brothersStranger Things season 4 is just the start of Netflix’s new deal with the Duffer brothers
    Technology

    The Duffers reportedly got nine-figures pay for their multi-project, multi-year contract with the streaming giant.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Jesse Pinkman’s future looks bleak — but beautiful — in Netflix’s Breaking Bad: El Camino trailerJesse Pinkman’s future looks bleak — but beautiful — in Netflix’s Breaking Bad: El Camino trailer
    Culture

    The full trailer for Netflix’s Breaking Bad movie finds Jesse fleeing the law — and his own ghosts.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    American Horror Story: 1984 puts the camp back into teen slashersAmerican Horror Story: 1984 puts the camp back into teen slashers
    Culture

    The season nine premiere gave classic ’80s horror tropes a workout. (Because aerobics, get it?!)

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Storm Area 51 weekend has arrived. Here’s what’s actually happening.Storm Area 51 weekend has arrived. Here’s what’s actually happening.
    Culture

    A guide to the competing alien-themed events taking place in Nevada in the aftermath of a viral meme.

    By Aja Romano and Allegra Frank
    Explainers
    Area 51 and aliens: the myth, the meme, and the strange reality, explainedArea 51 and aliens: the myth, the meme, and the strange reality, explained
    Explainers

    It’s been 30 years since the public first heard about Area 51. Here’s why UFO hunters are still obsessed.

    By Alex Ward and Aja Romano
    Culture
    It Chapter Two is fun and scary, but lacks what made Chapter One greatIt Chapter Two is fun and scary, but lacks what made Chapter One great
    Culture

    It Chapter Two is faithful to Stephen King — in all the messiest ways.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Dark Crystal prequel’s genocidal puppets are terrifyingly effectiveThe Dark Crystal prequel’s genocidal puppets are terrifyingly effective
    Culture

    The Skeksis are Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’s most fascinating element.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Netflix’s Dark Crystal prequel finds hope amid social collapse. With puppets.Netflix’s Dark Crystal prequel finds hope amid social collapse. With puppets.
    Culture

    The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is really about how hard it is to resist.

    By Aja Romano

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