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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Netflix’s The Perfection learned all the wrong lessons from #MeTooNetflix’s The Perfection learned all the wrong lessons from #MeToo
    Culture

    Netflix’s controversial new horror movie tries — and fails — to be a metaphor for rape culture.

    By Aja Romano
    Movies
    The fraught cultural politics of Disney’s new Aladdin remakeThe fraught cultural politics of Disney’s new Aladdin remake
    Movies

    The new live-action Aladdin can’t fully overcome the tale’s complicated history.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Disney’s live-action Aladdin is almost a charming rom-com — when it’s not a sluggish musicalDisney’s live-action Aladdin is almost a charming rom-com — when it’s not a sluggish musical
    Culture

    Guy Ritchie’s remake thankfully overcomes most of its cultural baggage — but it loses the joy of its predecessor.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Toy Story 4’s new trailer: Keanu Reeves’s daredevil Duke Caboom makes his flashy entranceToy Story 4’s new trailer: Keanu Reeves’s daredevil Duke Caboom makes his flashy entrance
    Culture

    Woody contemplates running away to join the carnival in Toy Story 4’s second trailer. And is Bo Peep a villain?

    By Aja Romano
    Games of Thrones season 8
    Game of Thrones fans are giving Brienne the ending she deservedGame of Thrones fans are giving Brienne the ending she deserved
    Games of Thrones season 8

    One of the most popular memes in the wake of the finale sees Brienne telling better stories than the one she was given on the show.

    By Aja Romano
    Games of Thrones season 8
    Game of Thrones’ finale had another on-set snafu: plastic water bottlesGame of Thrones’ finale had another on-set snafu: plastic water bottles
    Games of Thrones season 8

    These time-traveling water bottles stole the crown in the series finale.

    By Aja Romano
    Games of Thrones season 8
    Game of Thrones finally acknowledged Ghost as the very good dog he isGame of Thrones finally acknowledged Ghost as the very good dog he is
    Games of Thrones season 8

    After fan outrage over their recent parting, Jon Snow and Ghost got a touching reunion in Game of Thrones’ series finale.

    By Aja Romano
    Games of Thrones season 8
    The Game of Thrones finale had a chance to break the wheel. It upheld the status quo.The Game of Thrones finale had a chance to break the wheel. It upheld the status quo.
    Games of Thrones season 8

    The long-awaited series finale, “The Iron Throne,” proves Game of Thrones was never interested in breaking cycles of power.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    “The Bells” was Game of Thrones’ most polarizing episode. Can the series finale still pull out a win?“The Bells” was Game of Thrones’ most polarizing episode. Can the series finale still pull out a win?
    Culture

    Vox staffers debate this controversial episode — and ask what’s ahead for Westeros.

    By Dylan Matthews, Aja Romano and 3 more
    Culture
    Vox’s predictions for Game of Thrones’ series finaleVox’s predictions for Game of Thrones’ series finale
    Culture

    With just one episode left, Vox staffers weigh in on what they think will happen — and what they’d like to see.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Zack Beauchamp and 5 more