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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Carrie Fisher’s death has inspired a wave of heartwarming Princess Leia fan artCarrie Fisher’s death has inspired a wave of heartwarming Princess Leia fan art
    Culture

    In the wake of Fisher’s passing, fans began sharing gorgeous fan art.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Björk responds to negative reviews with an impassioned lesson on gender rolesBjörk responds to negative reviews with an impassioned lesson on gender roles
    Culture

    The Icelandic singer argued that women are required to “bleed for men and children” to be seen as legitimate artists.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The controversy over YouTube star Adam Saleh’s ejection from a Delta flight, explainedThe controversy over YouTube star Adam Saleh’s ejection from a Delta flight, explained
    Culture

    Is this prankster lying about being targeted for speaking Arabic? He says no. His previous videos say something else.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Horror movies reflect cultural fears. In 2016, Americans feared invasion.Horror movies reflect cultural fears. In 2016, Americans feared invasion.
    Culture

    Movies like Don’t Breathe and Hush had a direct connection to US politics.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Blade Runner 2049’s first trailer: a bounty-hunting Ryan Gosling, a sunny desert, and you-know-whatBlade Runner 2049’s first trailer: a bounty-hunting Ryan Gosling, a sunny desert, and you-know-what
    Culture

    We still have more questions than answers.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Why Twitter unbanned a leading member of the white supremacist alt-rightWhy Twitter unbanned a leading member of the white supremacist alt-right
    Culture

    Twitter banned Richard Spencer because he had too many accounts — not because those accounts promoted racism.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Donald Trump’s tweets  fit a pattern of harassment Twitter has banned beforeDonald Trump’s tweets  fit a pattern of harassment Twitter has banned before
    Culture

    The President-elect’s targets may endure real-life threats from hordes of his supporters.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Retro musical A Bronx Tale delivers an indictment of American politics without even tryingRetro musical A Bronx Tale delivers an indictment of American politics without even trying
    Culture

    Chazz Palminteri’s immigrant story would have been feel-good nostalgia. But Trump happened.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Walking Dead just gave us an episode where almost nothing happensThe Walking Dead just gave us an episode where almost nothing happens
    Culture

    Is it symbolism?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Hollywood won’t let female journalists be competent at their jobsHollywood won’t let female journalists be competent at their jobs
    Culture

    Rory Gilmore used to flout sexist journalism tropes. Now she embodies them.

    By Aja Romano