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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    The uproar over Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech, explainedThe uproar over Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech, explained
    Culture

    Streep’s speech was barely political. It still provoked backlash from Donald Trump and conservatives.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Sherlock season 4, episode 2: “The Lying Detective” is the show at its best and worstSherlock season 4, episode 2: “The Lying Detective” is the show at its best and worst
    Culture

    The episode is a dark, druggy, twist-filled thrill ride.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The alt-right drove feminist writer Lindy West off Twitter. That has real-world political implications.The alt-right drove feminist writer Lindy West off Twitter. That has real-world political implications.
    Culture

    West says she’s no longer willing to support a site that won’t stop the racist movement from using it as a propaganda tool.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    2017 culture preview: Guardians of the Galaxy 2, The Handmaid’s Tale, and 21 more to look forward to2017 culture preview: Guardians of the Galaxy 2, The Handmaid’s Tale, and 21 more to look forward to
    Culture

    Including the return of Twin Peaks and a musical version of Groundhog Day.

    By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 5 more
    Culture
    Sherlock’s season 4 premiere offers a disappointing end to a 3-year-old mysterySherlock’s season 4 premiere offers a disappointing end to a 3-year-old mystery
    Culture

    Who is Mary Morstan? Turns out it doesn’t really matter.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    New on streaming in January 2017: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO’s best optionsNew on streaming in January 2017: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO’s best options
    Culture

    Lemony Snicket comes to Netflix, and nostalgia viewing abounds.

    By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 3 more
    Culture
    The year social media changed everythingThe year social media changed everything
    Culture

    The takeaway for 2016: What we do on the internet matters.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Star Wars has always been political. Here’s why the alt-right is claiming otherwise.Star Wars has always been political. Here’s why the alt-right is claiming otherwise.
    Culture

    The debate over Rogue One reminds us that alt-right politics defy modern concepts of basic morality.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The 2016 culture war, as illustrated by the alt-rightThe 2016 culture war, as illustrated by the alt-right
    Culture

    To Trump supporters, his win was a victory against corruption, political correctness, and conspiracies.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    In remembering George Michael, don’t forget the decades we spent shaming himIn remembering George Michael, don’t forget the decades we spent shaming him
    Culture

    Genre snobbery and homophobia made his eulogy a careless whisper instead of a cultural reckoning.

    By Aja Romano