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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Hulu’s Runaways is a sparkling twist on both its Marvel source material and teen drama clichésHulu’s Runaways is a sparkling twist on both its Marvel source material and teen drama clichés
    Culture

    The beloved comic finally gets the TV adaptation it deserves from the creators of The OC.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    How Samantha Bee and Sarah Silverman outdid their late-night peers on sexual harassment in comedyHow Samantha Bee and Sarah Silverman outdid their late-night peers on sexual harassment in comedy
    Culture

    There’s a reason their commentary was a cut above — and it’s not simply because they’re women.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    How comedy has excused bad behavior like Al Franken’s — and why it might not anymoreHow comedy has excused bad behavior like Al Franken’s — and why it might not anymore
    Culture

    It’s time for comedy to retire the “it was just a joke” excuse and face its problems for real.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Samantha Bee to comedy creeps who don’t get women’s rage: “I invite you to go away”Samantha Bee to comedy creeps who don’t get women’s rage: “I invite you to go away”
    Culture

    Samantha Bee, sick of “sentient hoodies,” tells women that “the future of comedy is yours.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Instead of mourning great art tainted by awful men, mourn the work we lost from their victimsInstead of mourning great art tainted by awful men, mourn the work we lost from their victims
    Culture

    Some sexual abusers made great art. Countless more of their victims never got the chance.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    SNL’s most relevant new character: a fed-up HR rep fielding constant sexual harassmentSNL’s most relevant new character: a fed-up HR rep fielding constant sexual harassment
    Culture

    Cecily Strong plays “Claire from HR,” a woman whose rage and exasperation are incredibly relatable.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Tiffany Haddish’s SNL monologue was full of personality and logical solutions for sexual harassmentTiffany Haddish’s SNL monologue was full of personality and logical solutions for sexual harassment
    Culture

    The Girls Trip star has a very easy tip for men who don’t understand what constitutes sexual harassment.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The sexual harassment allegations against Louis C.K., explainedThe sexual harassment allegations against Louis C.K., explained
    Culture

    A new report sheds light on the sexual harassment rumors that have dogged the comedian for years.

    By Caroline Framke
    #MeToo
    Ellen Page details how she endured sexual harassment and assault in a wrenching new postEllen Page details how she endured sexual harassment and assault in a wrenching new post
    #MeToo

    The actress condemns director Brett Ratner and sexist power structures that let men like him thrive.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    I Love You, Daddy — Louis C.K.’s Woody Allen homage — will not be releasedI Love You, Daddy — Louis C.K.’s Woody Allen homage — will not be released
    Culture

    The new film is stuck in limbo after a report details sexual harassment allegations against C.K.

    By Caroline Framke