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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    The internet’s favorite cartoon is weird, fun, and nuanced.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    New Girl has one of the best couples on TV. 5 seasons in, the show finally believes it.New Girl has one of the best couples on TV. 5 seasons in, the show finally believes it.
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    Nick and Jess forever.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Americans fills with apocalyptic dread in “The Day After”The Americans fills with apocalyptic dread in “The Day After”
    Culture

    The famous TV movie serves as the centerpiece for a quieter installment.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    Why Meghan Trainor ​says she​ took down her new music video — and why some people don’t believe herWhy Meghan Trainor ​says she​ took down her new music video — and why some people don’t believe her
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    “They photoshopped the crap out of me, and I’m so sick of it.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Captain America: Civil War isn’t romantic in the places it thinks it isCaptain America: Civil War isn’t romantic in the places it thinks it is
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    The movie’s forced flirtation is its biggest failing.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Marvel says it wants a standalone Black Widow movie. We’ll believe it when we see it.Marvel says it wants a standalone Black Widow movie. We’ll believe it when we see it.
    Culture

    A new interview with the Marvel Studios president struck hope into the hearts of fans.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Americans airs one of the best TV episodes of the yearThe Americans airs one of the best TV episodes of the year
    Culture

    Everything comes to a head in a tremendous hour of television.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    I keep trying to quit Game of Thrones, and I keep failingI keep trying to quit Game of Thrones, and I keep failing
    Culture

    The show can still be great, when it stops trying to hard to impress.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Tony nominee Lupita Nyong’o explains why she chose Broadway over HollywoodTony nominee Lupita Nyong’o explains why she chose Broadway over Hollywood
    Culture

    After her Oscar win for 12 Years a Slave, some people were surprised by the actress’s next few roles.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: an exclusive look at Orphan Black’s surprising new team-upWatch: an exclusive look at Orphan Black’s surprising new team-up
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    Felix and Donnie don’t exactly see eye to eye on everything.

    By Caroline Framke

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