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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Sean Spicer, in his first postmortem interview, swears he’s not mad at Trump, a little mad at SNLSean Spicer, in his first postmortem interview, swears he’s not mad at Trump, a little mad at SNL
    Culture

    Spicer might have left the White House, but the White House sure hasn’t left him.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The 26 most worthwhile TV shows to watch this fallThe 26 most worthwhile TV shows to watch this fall
    Culture

    From new curiosities to returning favorites, here are the most promising options to add to your schedule.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Westworld, Stranger Things, and Alexis Bledel won big at the Creative Arts EmmysWestworld, Stranger Things, and Alexis Bledel won big at the Creative Arts Emmys
    Culture

    HBO and Netflix pulled ahead in the Emmy award count ahead of September 17’s primetime awards ceremony.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    In BoJack Horseman’s searing 4th season, the past comes for everyoneIn BoJack Horseman’s searing 4th season, the past comes for everyone
    Culture

    Season four turns the Netflix show into a meticulous, wrenching series of time warps.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville isn’t the spoof Fox advertised. It’s much weirder — and worse.Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville isn’t the spoof Fox advertised. It’s much weirder — and worse.
    Culture

    Fox’s baffling new space drama(?), explained.

    By Caroline Framke
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders responds to Hillary Clinton’s book: “Let’s not keep arguing about 2016”Bernie Sanders responds to Hillary Clinton’s book: “Let’s not keep arguing about 2016”
    Politics

    The senator insisted to Stephen Colbert that he would rather “go forwards” than look backward.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: Trevor Noah explains why it’s so important to laugh at Donald TrumpWatch: Trevor Noah explains why it’s so important to laugh at Donald Trump
    Culture

    The Daily Show host joined Seth Meyers’s Late Night to defend his right to mock the president.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    American Horror Story: Cult is either very self-aware, very silly, or bothAmerican Horror Story: Cult is either very self-aware, very silly, or both
    Culture

    The latest chapter of FX’s anthology series brings black comedy to the 2016 election. Also, clowns!

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    5 winners and 5 losers from an extremely boring VMAs5 winners and 5 losers from an extremely boring VMAs
    Culture

    Despite Katy Perry’s best(?) efforts, the most exciting moment came courtesy of an absent Taylor Swift.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video is a pileup of self-aware momentsTaylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” video is a pileup of self-aware moments
    Culture

    Starring many, many Taylor Swifts.

    By Caroline Framke