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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    New on streaming in October 2016: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO’s best optionsNew on streaming in October 2016: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO’s best options
    Culture

    Horror movies? Check. But there’s a bunch of other great stuff too.

    By Emily St. James, Aja Romano and 2 more
    Culture
    Netflix’s Amanda Knox documentary traces how a murder case became a cultural witch huntNetflix’s Amanda Knox documentary traces how a murder case became a cultural witch hunt
    Culture

    Amanda Knox kissed her boyfriend at the worst possible moment. The aftermath is a dark tale of sexism, slut shaming, and tabloid mythmaking.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Donald Trump is the ultimate cosmic horror, according to America’s favorite erotica authorDonald Trump is the ultimate cosmic horror, according to America’s favorite erotica author
    Culture

    Chuck Tingle’s new parody website takes aim at H.P. Lovecraft and Donald Trump’s human suit.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    A New York lawyer saw something, said something. Now he’s an internet meme.A New York lawyer saw something, said something. Now he’s an internet meme.
    Culture

    An ad put his face all over New York. Then New Yorkers put his face all over the internet.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    In with the old: 21 returning TV series to be excited aboutIn with the old: 21 returning TV series to be excited about
    Culture

    It’s a good year for new TV series, but it may be an even better one for returning shows.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 6 more
    Culture
    Blair Witch is the most disappointing horror movie of the yearBlair Witch is the most disappointing horror movie of the year
    Culture

    The sequel to The Blair Witch Project is trapped by its own found-footage legacy.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    American Horror Story’s season 6: “My Roanoke Nightmare” delivers torches and true crimeAmerican Horror Story’s season 6: “My Roanoke Nightmare” delivers torches and true crime
    Culture

    The new season puts a modern twist on the lost colony of Roanoke.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Harambe the gorilla is still dead. But Harambe the meme won’t die.Harambe the gorilla is still dead. But Harambe the meme won’t die.
    Culture

    Beyond all the dark humor, racism, and penis jokes, the Harambe meme runs on social commentary.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Roald Dahl’s 11 best — and worst — children’s books, rankedRoald Dahl’s 11 best — and worst — children’s books, ranked
    Culture
    By Constance Grady, Tanya Pai and 2 more