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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    How Superstore, NBC’s comedy about bored employees at a big-box store, became The Office’s rightful heirHow Superstore, NBC’s comedy about bored employees at a big-box store, became The Office’s rightful heir
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    The show’s Olympics episode shows off its bright, funny, and empathetic comedy.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Rape allegations and an Oscar hopeful: how the attempt to smooth Nate Parker’s past failedRape allegations and an Oscar hopeful: how the attempt to smooth Nate Parker’s past failed
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    The Birth of a Nation director is at the center of one of the worst damage control campaigns in Hollywood history.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Larry Wilmore’s Nightly Show signed off with Jon Stewart and one last promiseLarry Wilmore’s Nightly Show signed off with Jon Stewart and one last promise
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    “I’m not done yet.”

    By Caroline Framke
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    Frank Ocean’s long-awaited Channel Orange follow-up is here — with more to comeFrank Ocean’s long-awaited Channel Orange follow-up is here — with more to come
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    The haunting new visual album is just an appetizer.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Larry Wilmore’s Nightly Show has been canceled because it was made for TV, not YouTubeLarry Wilmore’s Nightly Show has been canceled because it was made for TV, not YouTube
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    Mr. Robot unveils the season’s biggest twistMr. Robot unveils the season’s biggest twist
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    But did everybody guess it already?

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
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    Tegan and Sara’s latest single gets the BoJack Horseman treatment in a surreal new music videoTegan and Sara’s latest single gets the BoJack Horseman treatment in a surreal new music video
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    From violet horses to plants dancing in hot pants, Tegan and Sara’s “Hang On to the Night” is a dreamy delight.

    By Caroline Framke
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    President Obama’s summertime playlists are classic, bluesy, and kinda sexy?President Obama’s summertime playlists are classic, bluesy, and kinda sexy?
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    His “Day” and “Night” playlists include everyone from Nina Simone to Fiona Apple.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Talking Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from Scorpius Malfoy to failed Bechdel testsTalking Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from Scorpius Malfoy to failed Bechdel tests
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    The book has its flaws, but it’s the first step to creating a universe out of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world.

    By Constance Grady, Aja Romano and 2 more
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    Mr. Robot heads into uncharted territory in a wildly ambitious episodeMr. Robot heads into uncharted territory in a wildly ambitious episode
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    Including comedy in unexpected places and an anti-heist movie.

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James

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