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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    The White House did not create a fake gorilla TV channel for TrumpThe White House did not create a fake gorilla TV channel for Trump
    Culture

    But the mere idea of one has consumed the internet and spawned one of the first great memes of 2018.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Barry Jenkins’s delightful tweets about Notting Hill are a reminder of the film’s greatnessBarry Jenkins’s delightful tweets about Notting Hill are a reminder of the film’s greatness
    Culture

    Even if the Moonlight director didn’t address the rom-com’s best scene.

    By Aja Romano
    Explainers
    Logan Paul, and the toxic YouTube prank culture that created him, explainedLogan Paul, and the toxic YouTube prank culture that created him, explained
    Explainers

    Paul’s decision to post footage of a suicide victim stems from many popular pranksters’ “film first and think later” ethos.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Mr. Brightside in 2017: It started out so mainstream, how did it end up a meme?Mr. Brightside in 2017: It started out so mainstream, how did it end up a meme?
    Culture

    The 14-year-old rock anthem has gained a second life on the internet.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    “If you play this song on New Year’s Eve”: 2017’s last great meme is all about what you make of it“If you play this song on New Year’s Eve”: 2017’s last great meme is all about what you make of it
    Culture

    The moral of the meme: Celebrate 2018 any way you like.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    In Black Mirror season 4, humanism triumphs over nihilism — but only barelyIn Black Mirror season 4, humanism triumphs over nihilism — but only barely
    Culture

    The Netflix series is at its best when it eschews dark twists for rare moments of warmth.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Room: how the worst movie ever became a Hollywood legend as bizarre as its creatorThe Room: how the worst movie ever became a Hollywood legend as bizarre as its creator
    Culture

    Tommy Wiseau’s cult hit is a bad movie. It’s also an incredible study in mythmaking.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Skip Die Hard this year. Black Christmas is the cynical 2017 holiday movie alternative.Skip Die Hard this year. Black Christmas is the cynical 2017 holiday movie alternative.
    Culture

    You need a holiday film as black and rebellious as your soul right now.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    At long last, Twitter has begun banning (some, not all) NazisAt long last, Twitter has begun banning (some, not all) Nazis
    Culture

    Twitter’s new policy prohibiting users from being affiliated with hate groups is now in effect.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Twitter is days away from finally banning the Nazis. Yes, really.Twitter is days away from finally banning the Nazis. Yes, really.
    Culture

    Lots of people are justifiably skeptical. But I’m still hoping for the best.

    By Aja Romano