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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Emmys 2016: start time, live stream, and what to expectEmmys 2016: start time, live stream, and what to expect
    Culture

    What pranks might Jimmy Kimmel have in store for us? Will Game of Thrones set a new record? And more.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Bridget Jones’s Diary revolutionized romantic comedies by turning the messy sidekick into the heroineBridget Jones’s Diary revolutionized romantic comedies by turning the messy sidekick into the heroine
    Culture

    Fifteen years later, Bridget Jones is still a perfect mess of a romantic comedy heroine.

    By Caroline Framke
    Fleabag, Amazon’s sharp new comedy, tackles the messy chaos of grief and sex
    Culture

    No thought is too gross, sad, or explicit for Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s heroine.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Moana’s first official trailer is our best look yet at Disney’s sweeping sea adventureMoana’s first official trailer is our best look yet at Disney’s sweeping sea adventure
    Culture

    It reveals more about the plot — and also lava monsters.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Mr. Robot stalls for time as the season approaches its endMr. Robot stalls for time as the season approaches its end
    Culture

    The season finale will have a lot of ground to cover at this rate.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Samantha Bee on fact-checking Trump: “Calling a liar a liar isn’t an opinion if you can prove it”Samantha Bee on fact-checking Trump: “Calling a liar a liar isn’t an opinion if you can prove it”
    Culture

    The Full Frontal host is sick of newsrooms not doing their jobs.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The aching loveliness of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, in one passageThe aching loveliness of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, in one passage
    Culture

    The book is all about opening your eyes to a kinder, dreamier world.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Roald Dahl’s 11 best — and worst — children’s books, rankedRoald Dahl’s 11 best — and worst — children’s books, ranked
    Culture
    By Constance Grady, Tanya Pai and 2 more
    Pamela Adlon on her new show Better Things, a frank comedy about the realities of single parenting
    Culture

    The Louie producer tells us about making her personal new comedy.

    By Caroline Framke