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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    The Americans kicks into overdrive as it heads into the season’s home stretchThe Americans kicks into overdrive as it heads into the season’s home stretch
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    A slightly scattered hour nonetheless boasts a thrilling ending.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 1 more
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    Thelma and Louise’s enduring appeal — and failure to change Hollywood — in 6 quotesThelma and Louise’s enduring appeal — and failure to change Hollywood — in 6 quotes
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    25 years later, their revenge slash friendship story is still a rarity.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Netflix’s Lady Dynamite is the most alienating and immersive comedy of the yearNetflix’s Lady Dynamite is the most alienating and immersive comedy of the year
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    The new series starring comedian Maria Bamford offers an earnest, wry look at mental illness and Hollywood.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Neighbors 2: finally, a raunchy bro comedy that understands sexist punchlines are boringNeighbors 2: finally, a raunchy bro comedy that understands sexist punchlines are boring
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    The sequel is a filthy, surprisingly progressive celebration of all things dirtbag.

    By Caroline Framke
    The Americans season 4, episode 10: “Munchkins” hears the sound of approaching doom
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    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
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    Veep’s Selina Meyer has made her presidency a slow-motion train wreck — and it’s thrillingVeep’s Selina Meyer has made her presidency a slow-motion train wreck — and it’s thrilling
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    President Selina Meyer mourns her mother and her presidency in a landmark Veep episode.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Iron Man 3 had a female villain — until corporate sexism got hold of herIron Man 3 had a female villain — until corporate sexism got hold of her
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    Director Shane Black gets frank in a new interview.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Top Gun was the biggest, cockiest superhero movie of its timeTop Gun was the biggest, cockiest superhero movie of its time
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    The movie’s 30-year-old take on heroism dates it — and makes it fascinating.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Orphan Black emphasizes the science in its sci-fi with a disturbing chapter on eugenicsOrphan Black emphasizes the science in its sci-fi with a disturbing chapter on eugenics
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    The BBC America series has one of its most viscerally horrifying moments yet.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Make your favorite Simpsons quotes into GIFs with this new generatorMake your favorite Simpsons quotes into GIFs with this new generator
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