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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Summer movies 2017
    23 summer movies to get excited about23 summer movies to get excited about
    Summer movies 2017

    From ghosts and soldiers to apes and superheroes, these are the movies to keep on your radar.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Jen Trolio and 6 more
    Culture
    “It’s Gonna Be May”: how a silly internet meme co-opted May Day“It’s Gonna Be May”: how a silly internet meme co-opted May Day
    Culture

    This annual meme proves our enduring love for totally pointless celebration.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Fyre Fest went from a celebrity-fueled “luxury” vacation to a viral laughingstockFyre Fest went from a celebrity-fueled “luxury” vacation to a viral laughingstock
    Culture

    Ja Rule’s fiasco of a music concert yielded hilarious social commentary from the internet peanut gallery.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Reddit’s TheRedPill, notoriously misogynist, was founded by a New Hampshire state legislatorReddit’s TheRedPill, notoriously misogynist, was founded by a New Hampshire state legislator
    Culture

    The second-term state rep says he made the alt-right enclave to deal with a bad breakup.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Heineken’s new ad about political unity tries to succeed where Pepsi failedHeineken’s new ad about political unity tries to succeed where Pepsi failed
    Culture

    Reactions to the “Worlds Apart” ad campaign illustrate why political change takes more than sharing a drink.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Jonathan Demme was one of our most empathetic directors. These 5 films explain why.Jonathan Demme was one of our most empathetic directors. These 5 films explain why.
    Culture

    From The Silence of the Lambs to Rachel Getting Married, these movies cemented the director’s cinematic legacy.

    By Emily St. James, Aja Romano and 1 more
    Culture
    The 1979 Alien trailer has influenced countless horror trailers — because it’s a microcosm of horror itselfThe 1979 Alien trailer has influenced countless horror trailers — because it’s a microcosm of horror itself
    Culture

    The Alien: Covenant trailer calls back to the franchise’s classic horror roots

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    You could win $25,000 for your Shakespeare fanficYou could win $25,000 for your Shakespeare fanfic
    Culture

    The American Shakespeare Center will ultimately spend $1 million producing works that “vibe off” the bard’s 38 plays.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    HBO’s Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks pits a family legacy against the greater goodHBO’s Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks pits a family legacy against the greater good
    Culture

    The movie explores the impact of the medical research industry on individual lives.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guyBill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy
    Culture

    Nye’s new show explains scientific controversies to adults — but his approach could use some refinement.

    By Aja Romano