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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    Angelina Jolie says Vanity Fair mischaracterized how her new film treated kids. The mag disagrees.Angelina Jolie says Vanity Fair mischaracterized how her new film treated kids. The mag disagrees.
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    The magazine is standing by its Angelina Jolie profile, disturbing anecdote about her film’s casting process and all.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    #NoConfederate: Twitter activists are making HBO play defense on its upcoming Civil War drama#NoConfederate: Twitter activists are making HBO play defense on its upcoming Civil War drama
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    Confederate will explore an “alternate timeline” in which the South seceded, but many insist “the Confederacy isn’t alt-history.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Need some joy? Here, have Lupita Nyong’o shimmying around Comic-Con in secret cosplayNeed some joy? Here, have Lupita Nyong’o shimmying around Comic-Con in secret cosplay
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    The Star Wars and Black Panther star had the most fun of anyone there.

    By Caroline Framke
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    After 7 seasons, Game of Thrones finally pulled off a genuinely moving sex sceneAfter 7 seasons, Game of Thrones finally pulled off a genuinely moving sex scene
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    Grey Worm and Missandei’s patient, tender moment is a series first.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: Jimmy Fallon invited a trans comedian to comment on Trump’s military banWatch: Jimmy Fallon invited a trans comedian to comment on Trump’s military ban
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    “I don’t necessarily want to serve in the military, but I want the right to serve,” said Patti Harrison.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    HBO has revealed the cure for Game of Thrones’ greyscale. It’s hilariously simple.HBO has revealed the cure for Game of Thrones’ greyscale. It’s hilariously simple.
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    Jorah Mormont’s potential savior has arrived in the form of an easy-to-make ointment.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Justice League’s telling reshoots involve Joss Whedon, more banter, absolutely no mustachesJustice League’s telling reshoots involve Joss Whedon, more banter, absolutely no mustaches
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    The unusually extensive reshoots reveal how much Warner Bros. wants another Wonder Woman-size hit.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    HBO’s Insecure returns for season 2 with charisma to spareHBO’s Insecure returns for season 2 with charisma to spare
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    This new season proves that Issa Rae’s show is aces at making old sitcom problems feel new again.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Confederate, a Civil War dystopia from the Game of Thrones creators, is already controversialConfederate, a Civil War dystopia from the Game of Thrones creators, is already controversial
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    Their new HBO series will imagine a world in which the South successfully seceded. People are ... skeptical.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Girls Trip’s Tiffany Haddish is a comedic genius. This interview proves it.Girls Trip’s Tiffany Haddish is a comedic genius. This interview proves it.
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    Watch in awe as she spins a hilarious tale of taking Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith on a Groupon swamp tour.

    By Caroline Framke