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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    MoviePass briefly stopped working — because it ran out of moneyMoviePass briefly stopped working — because it ran out of money
    Culture

    The movie subscription service has long been viewed as unsustainable. This doesn’t help.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    In Sharp Objects, secrets are the sharpest weapons of allIn Sharp Objects, secrets are the sharpest weapons of all
    Culture

    In “Ripe,” the line between endangered and dangerous is written in secrets.

    By Aja Romano
    Explainers
    Alt-right internet mobs are attacking celebrities with their own jokes. The irony is stark.Alt-right internet mobs are attacking celebrities with their own jokes. The irony is stark.
    Explainers

    Shock humor fueled the alt-right — and now it’s using outrage over shock humor to take people down online.

    By Emily St. James and Aja Romano
    Culture
    Game of Thrones season 8 will debut in the first half of 2019Game of Thrones season 8 will debut in the first half of 2019
    Culture

    But there’s still no official premiere date.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Dan Harmon is the latest Hollywood figure targeted by a deep-diving alt-right crusadeDan Harmon is the latest Hollywood figure targeted by a deep-diving alt-right crusade
    Culture

    The creator of Community and Rick and Morty has apologized and exited Twitter over an offensive 2009 comedy short.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    We Rate Dogs and archnemesis Brent have reconciled thanks to a puppyWe Rate Dogs and archnemesis Brent have reconciled thanks to a puppy
    Culture

    Charlie the puppy just helped teach us a vital lesson about crossing the ideological aisle in 2018.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Buffy the Vampire Slayer is getting a reboot with a black woman in the lead roleBuffy the Vampire Slayer is getting a reboot with a black woman in the lead role
    Culture

    Joss Whedon will revive his beloved series, along with Monica Owusu-Breen as showrunner and head writer.

    By Aja Romano
    Explainers
    “Brooch warfare,” explained: what Queen Elizabeth’s jewels might be saying about Trump“Brooch warfare,” explained: what Queen Elizabeth’s jewels might be saying about Trump
    Explainers

    Are the queen’s recent jewelry choices an anti-Trump code? Brooch watchers say yes.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    S-Town, the controversial hit podcast, is being sued for exploitationS-Town, the controversial hit podcast, is being sued for exploitation
    Podcast
    Culture

    The lawsuit claims S-Town failed to secure John McLemore’s consent before airing his private life to the world.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Sharp Objects is reclaiming Southern gothic tropes for rebellious girlsSharp Objects is reclaiming Southern gothic tropes for rebellious girls
    Culture

    Sharp Objects’ second episode, “Dirt,” uses its Southern gothic malaise to mask a brutal feminist lesson.

    By Aja Romano