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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    The Craft, now 20 years old, is a vicious love letter to teen girl rageThe Craft, now 20 years old, is a vicious love letter to teen girl rage
    Culture

    The tale of witches gone wrong smashed teen movie expectations to became a cult classic.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Fresh Off The Boat asks “what’s in a name?” in a way few shows canFresh Off The Boat asks “what’s in a name?” in a way few shows can
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    The episode on American versus Chinese names reveals exactly why we need this series.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Why Rent feels so outdated 20 years after its debutWhy Rent feels so outdated 20 years after its debut
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    The dream of the ‘90s is alive in Rent.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Beyoncé‘s Lemonade is on iTunes and Amazon — but will only stream on Tidal and PandoraBeyoncé‘s Lemonade is on iTunes and Amazon — but will only stream on Tidal and Pandora
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    Tidal’s betting big on Beyoncé‘s new album.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episodeThe Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episode
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    The chase is on, with Philip and Elizabeth’s deepest secrets on the line.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 2 more
    Culture
    Watch the first trailer for Snowden, a new political thriller about the NSA leakWatch the first trailer for Snowden, a new political thriller about the NSA leak
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    The first Snowden trailer depicts the NSA leaker as a Mark Zuckerberg meets Jason Bourne hybrid.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The two words that could define Game of Thrones’ sixth season: “Fuck prophecy”The two words that could define Game of Thrones’ sixth season: “Fuck prophecy”
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    Everyone’s supposed destinies are pretty much out the window.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Time Traveling Bong is like a Disney Channel Original Movie that swaps musical numbers for orgiesTime Traveling Bong is like a Disney Channel Original Movie that swaps musical numbers for orgies
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    Comedy Central’s 4/20 event was fittingly weird.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    From Batman to the Muppets: Prince’s eclectic TV and film career, in 9 momentsFrom Batman to the Muppets: Prince’s eclectic TV and film career, in 9 moments
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    Let’s go crazy.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Inside Amy Schumer skewers clueless congressmen who try to legislate women’s bodiesInside Amy Schumer skewers clueless congressmen who try to legislate women’s bodies
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    “When was the date of your last lady curse?”

    By Caroline Framke