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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    The electric spectacle of Jesus Christ Superstar Live, in one shotThe electric spectacle of Jesus Christ Superstar Live, in one shot
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    NBC’s show, starring John Legend and Sara Bareilles, was an elaborate production with one unbeatable scene.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    How sharp editing (and Sterling K. Brown) took Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “The Box” from good to greatHow sharp editing (and Sterling K. Brown) took Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “The Box” from good to great
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    One of the series’ best and most distinctive episodes to date comes down to the edit.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Grown-ish, the Gen Z Black-ish spinoff, is slowly figuring out what it wants to beGrown-ish, the Gen Z Black-ish spinoff, is slowly figuring out what it wants to be
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    The first season ended as it lived: a clumsy but earnest attempt to get at the heart of millennial hot topics.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Ryan Seacrest’s accuser speaks out, again: “I’m not going away”Ryan Seacrest’s accuser speaks out, again: “I’m not going away”
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    Seacrest’s former stylist Suzie Hardy isn’t backing off her allegations against him — and has now filed a police report.

    By Caroline Framke
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    The Americans’ final season premiere is a masterful exercise in tension-buildingThe Americans’ final season premiere is a masterful exercise in tension-building
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    “Dead Hand” sets up so many great conflicts for the series’ last 10 episodes.

    By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 2 more
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    The premiere of the Roseanne revival scored massive ratings, despite controversyThe premiere of the Roseanne revival scored massive ratings, despite controversy
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    After Roseanne Barr’s support for Donald Trump threatened to overshadow the series, the sitcom came out on top.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Zach Braff and Jenna Fischer return to TV in 2 new ABC comedies. Only 1 works.Zach Braff and Jenna Fischer return to TV in 2 new ABC comedies. Only 1 works.
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    In Alex, Inc. and Splitting Up Together, Braff and Fischer return to sitcoms, to mixed success.

    By Caroline Framke
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    The unexpected and boundless generosity of HBO’s High MaintenanceThe unexpected and boundless generosity of HBO’s High Maintenance
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    Yes, the show is about weed — but also sex, fear, love, and the humanity that unites it all.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Barry is not the Bill Hader comedy you might expect. It’s way more interesting.Barry is not the Bill Hader comedy you might expect. It’s way more interesting.
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    As a reluctant hitman who stumbles into an acting class, Hader gets to use all the tools he’s got.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Taylor Swift rarely gets political. March for Our Lives just changed that.Taylor Swift rarely gets political. March for Our Lives just changed that.
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    The famously apolitical singer just spoke up on Instagram to “support gun reform.”

    By Caroline Framke