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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    Melissa McCarthy took many pies in the face on  Saturday Night Live to remind us good comedy is timelessMelissa McCarthy took many pies in the face on  Saturday Night Live to remind us good comedy is timeless
    Culture

    For McCarthy’s induction into SNL’s 5-time host club, she went all in on physical comedy.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Melissa McCarthy’s Sean Spicer scoots through Manhattan, teasing a much-hyped SNL returnMelissa McCarthy’s Sean Spicer scoots through Manhattan, teasing a much-hyped SNL return
    Culture

    McCarthy’s upcoming hosting gig may be the most-hyped episode of a monumental season.

    By Aja Romano
    Politics
    What every member of Congress has (or hasn’t) tweeted about Comey’s firingWhat every member of Congress has (or hasn’t) tweeted about Comey’s firing
    Politics

    The silence from the GOP is in sharp contrast to vocal Democrats.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    “Nugget Guy” bests Ellen’s record for most viral tweet, pleases Wendy’s, gets nuggets“Nugget Guy” bests Ellen’s record for most viral tweet, pleases Wendy’s, gets nuggets
    Culture

    Viral Twitter victory proves America can still unite for an (un)healthy cause — or a silly internet distraction.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Pepe the Frog was killed by his creator. But his alt-right legacy lives on.Pepe the Frog was killed by his creator. But his alt-right legacy lives on.
    Culture

    Pepe is an unfortunate testament to the durability of meme culture — for better and worse.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Blade Runner 2049’s first full trailer is smart, layered, and gorgeousBlade Runner 2049’s first full trailer is smart, layered, and gorgeous
    Culture

    The film’s identity quest is an unexpected odyssey that fuses very different modes of sci-fi storytelling.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The second look at Stephen King’s It isn’t trying to scare you. That’s why it’s so effective.The second look at Stephen King’s It isn’t trying to scare you. That’s why it’s so effective.
    Culture

    The new trailer doubles down on its classic King elements: kids, setting, and the power of imagination.

    By Aja Romano
    Summer movies 2017
    The Dark Tower trailer is finally hereThe Dark Tower trailer is finally here
    Summer movies 2017
    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    2017 Tony Award nominations: the full list2017 Tony Award nominations: the full list
    Culture

    A season crowded with musicals led to a few surprises.

    By Aja Romano
    Summer movies 2017
    Your summer reading list, courtesy of the moviesYour summer reading list, courtesy of the movies
    Summer movies 2017

    What to read so you’ll know if the book was better than the movie, from Star-Lord to Captain Underpants.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Alex Abad-Santos and 3 more