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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    The Americans enters its endgame with a brilliant episode full of lines finally crossedThe Americans enters its endgame with a brilliant episode full of lines finally crossed
    Culture

    In “The Great Patriotic War,” every character makes a choice they probably can’t take back.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    The Handmaid’s Tale is as searing as ever in season 2. But its blind spots haven’t gone away.The Handmaid’s Tale is as searing as ever in season 2. But its blind spots haven’t gone away.
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    The Hulu drama has returned as a grimmer, broader, angrier show that still excels at exploring one perspective above all others.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Hank Azaria says he’s “perfectly willing” to stop voicing Apu on The SimpsonsHank Azaria says he’s “perfectly willing” to stop voicing Apu on The Simpsons
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    And that he disagrees with how the show is handling the ongoing controversy.

    By Caroline Framke
    29 summer movies to get excited about
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    Something for every taste, from bonkers social issue comedies and creepy horror to the return of beloved cartoon superheroes.

    By Genevieve Koski, Alex Abad-Santos and 5 more
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    The Handmaid’s Tale visits the Colonies for a harrowing story centered on EmilyThe Handmaid’s Tale visits the Colonies for a harrowing story centered on Emily
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    Alexis Bledel shines in the season’s second episode, “Unwomen.”

    By Constance Grady, Caroline Framke and 1 more
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    The Handmaid’s Tale returns with grim fury — and strange song choicesThe Handmaid’s Tale returns with grim fury — and strange song choices
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    Everybody’s favorite dystopian drama is still bracing, increasingly noticeable warts and all.

    By Constance Grady, Caroline Framke and 1 more
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    Westworld’s season 2 premiere, “Journey Into Night,” embraces chaosWestworld’s season 2 premiere, “Journey Into Night,” embraces chaos
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    Long live the robot revolution!

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    Jane the Virgin embraces its telenovela roots in its fantastic season 4 finaleJane the Virgin embraces its telenovela roots in its fantastic season 4 finale
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    “Chapter Eighty-One” is bruising, shocking, and brilliant. (Beware spoilers!)

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Beyoncé’s second Coachella performance will not be live-streamedBeyoncé’s second Coachella performance will not be live-streamed
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    If you missed Beychella the first time, we have some bad news.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Americans threatens its most important character: Philip and Elizabeth’s marriageThe Americans threatens its most important character: Philip and Elizabeth’s marriage
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    Plus: Who’s going to die this season? We make our early predictions.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more