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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Catastrophe, Amazon’s raunchy comedy, is a brilliant depiction of marriage. Star Sharon Horgan breaks down Season 2.Catastrophe, Amazon’s raunchy comedy, is a brilliant depiction of marriage. Star Sharon Horgan breaks down Season 2.
    Culture

    It’s a filthy, painfully honest weirdo of a show.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    One of the best Americans episodes ever concludes with a dark but inevitable turnOne of the best Americans episodes ever concludes with a dark but inevitable turn
    Culture

    Major, major spoilers follow.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    The Americans cast and showrunners on a game-changing episodeThe Americans cast and showrunners on a game-changing episode
    Culture

    Spoilers — and thoughts from those who make the show — within.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    A rare Beyoncé interview reveals her thoughts on feminism, “Formation,” and police brutalityA rare Beyoncé interview reveals her thoughts on feminism, “Formation,” and police brutality
    Culture

    “I’m just exhausted by labels and tired of being boxed in.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Kerry Washington on yet another photo that looks nothing like her: “I just felt weary”Kerry Washington on yet another photo that looks nothing like her: “I just felt weary”
    Culture

    This is a terrible trend.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: Amy Schumer subjects Lin-Manuel Miranda to the worst kind of Hamilton feverWatch: Amy Schumer subjects Lin-Manuel Miranda to the worst kind of Hamilton fever
    Culture

    Her pitch for a “Betsy Ross hip-hopera” doesn’t go so well.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    11.22.63 review: James Franco tries to save JFK in Hulu’s slick, if confusing, miniseries11.22.63 review: James Franco tries to save JFK in Hulu’s slick, if confusing, miniseries
    Culture

    Stephen King’s novel gets the miniseries treatment.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    HBO’s Girls delves into an existential crisis with a gorgeous standalone episodeHBO’s Girls delves into an existential crisis with a gorgeous standalone episode
    Culture

    “The Panic in Central Park” was essentially a short film.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Should every movie and TV show end with Dire Straits’ Walk of Life? Probably!Should every movie and TV show end with Dire Straits’ Walk of Life? Probably!
    Culture

    From Casablanca to The Lion King, this editing project will have you rethinking some of your favorites.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Blake Griffin dropped by Broad City for some light clubbing and full-frontal nudityBlake Griffin dropped by Broad City for some light clubbing and full-frontal nudity
    Culture

    The cameo was so weird and fun, it almost feels like a dream.

    By Caroline Framke