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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Sharp Objects shows its teeth in a killer season finaleSharp Objects shows its teeth in a killer season finale
    Culture

    The family that preys together stays together.

    By Aja Romano and Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Beyond West Side Story: 5 of Leonard Bernstein’s musical masterpiecesBeyond West Side Story: 5 of Leonard Bernstein’s musical masterpieces
    Culture

    Leonard Bernstein gave American music so much more than West Side Story.

    By Aja Romano
    Movies
    Danny Boyle has exited Bond 25. Here are 7 directors who could take his place.Danny Boyle has exited Bond 25. Here are 7 directors who could take his place.
    Movies

    May we suggest ... Wan. James Wan.

    By Karen Han and Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Hugo Awards just made history, and defied alt-right extremists in the processThe Hugo Awards just made history, and defied alt-right extremists in the process
    Culture

    N.K. Jemisin’s third consecutive win in the Hugo Awards repudiates extremist voters who’ve spent years trying to keep her from winning.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Madonna’s VMAs “tribute” to Aretha Franklin was all about MadonnaMadonna’s VMAs “tribute” to Aretha Franklin was all about Madonna
    Culture

    Madonna gave no respect to the Queen of Soul — and viewers weren’t having it.

    By Aja Romano
    Technology
    Twitter’s Jack Dorsey spent the week responding to backlash. It didn’t clarify much.Twitter’s Jack Dorsey spent the week responding to backlash. It didn’t clarify much.
    Culture
    Pretty Woman: The Musical is high on charm, low on substancePretty Woman: The Musical is high on charm, low on substance
    Culture

    This Pretty Woman is best when it stops painstakingly recreating its predecessor and lets the magic of theater take over. Alas, it doesn’t do that enough.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Obamas’ Aretha Franklin tribute is an elegant reminder of how she united usThe Obamas’ Aretha Franklin tribute is an elegant reminder of how she united us
    Culture

    “She helped us feel more hopeful, more human.”

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Twitter has finally suspended Alex Jones and Infowars — but only for a weekTwitter has finally suspended Alex Jones and Infowars — but only for a week
    Culture

    The suspensions are only for seven days, and Jones’s content will still be visible on the site.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    A Twitter staffer spoke out about “failing” company leadership — on TwitterA Twitter staffer spoke out about “failing” company leadership — on Twitter
    Culture

    Twitter staff are speaking out about “failing” company leadership — on the platform they’re trying to save.

    By Aja Romano