Aja Romano
Former Senior Culture Writer
Latest articles by Aja Romano
J.K. Rowling’s books about a boy wizard transformed publishing, fandom, and the rest of pop culture.
Hank Green, Mackenzi Lee, and more writers celebrate Harry Potter for its 20th anniversary.
Who is that guy, and what’s up with that Look? Hello, Charlie Wu.
For the most part, Kamikaze is a diss-filled power move.
How a banal nursery rhyme spawned the creepiest meme of 2018.
Searching, starring John Cho, is an excellent conversation starter. It’s a less effective movie.
Vox’s Culture team examines the past, present, and hopeful future of the rom-com.
Gettin’ the Band Back Together is a giant musical comedy dad joke. To hate it is to hate joy.
Witness the goddess of death in her element.
Neil Simon’s humor made him endearing; his warmth made him enduring.