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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Trump called Stephen Colbert a “no-talent guy.” Colbert’s response: “I won.”Trump called Stephen Colbert a “no-talent guy.” Colbert’s response: “I won.”
    Culture

    Colbert responded to the president’s insult with barely restrained joy.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    “Democracies don’t go away in a flash”: Trevor Noah’s grim warning after Trump fires Comey“Democracies don’t go away in a flash”: Trevor Noah’s grim warning after Trump fires Comey
    Culture

    While Stephen Colbert and Samantha Bee raged, The Daily Show got blunt.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    “We can insult; he can injure”: Jon Stewart on why comedians can never be as powerful as Trump“We can insult; he can injure”: Jon Stewart on why comedians can never be as powerful as Trump
    Culture

    His defense of Colbert’s explicit jokes was an exasperated one.

    By Caroline Framke
    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
    Amazon comedy Catastrophe features one of TV’s most realistic depictions of alcoholismAmazon comedy Catastrophe features one of TV’s most realistic depictions of alcoholism
    Culture

    Season three tackles the stark reality of the disease with straightforward candor.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Netflix’s Dear White People digs into everyday racism, and it’s sharp — and funny — as hellNetflix’s Dear White People digs into everyday racism, and it’s sharp — and funny — as hell
    Culture

    The addictive new comedy explores tensions on a prestigious college campus in a stellar first season.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    American Gods is one of the most beautiful, confusing shows on TVAmerican Gods is one of the most beautiful, confusing shows on TV
    Culture

    Starz’s new adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel dives into a gorgeous world with no mercy for newcomers.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    How President Trump forced late-night TV to evolveHow President Trump forced late-night TV to evolve
    Culture

    5 moments that explain how late night reacted and adjusted to a new reality.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal correspondents explain how Trump’s victory upended the showSamantha Bee’s Full Frontal correspondents explain how Trump’s victory upended the show
    Podcast
    Culture

    “We didn’t have time to stop and indulge in every stage of grief.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Handmaid’s Tale’s first 3 episodes are brilliant, terrifying televisionThe Handmaid’s Tale’s first 3 episodes are brilliant, terrifying television
    Culture

    Hulu’s new series starts by broadening the book’s world — and leaning into its horror.

    By Caroline Framke and Constance Grady