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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Jimmy Kimmel delivered a surprisingly pointed Oscars monologueJimmy Kimmel delivered a surprisingly pointed Oscars monologue
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    Culture

    The host took on Hollywood harassment and inequity with straightforward candor.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Frances McDormand tells Hollywood how to support women with action rather than wordsFrances McDormand tells Hollywood how to support women with action rather than words
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    Culture

    The Best Actress winner told her peers to put their money where their mouth is with financing and an “inclusion rider.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Why the Oscars red carpet matters — and why it’s not really built for political protestWhy the Oscars red carpet matters — and why it’s not really built for political protest
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    Celebrity fashion experts Tom and Lorenzo break down how one of the biggest events in Hollywood comes together.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Atlanta Robbin’ Season isn’t here to make anyone feel betterAtlanta Robbin’ Season isn’t here to make anyone feel better
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    Donald Glover’s groundbreaking comedy is back.

    By Caroline Framke
    Awards Shows
    Call Me by Your Name probably won’t win Best Picture. Here’s why.Call Me by Your Name probably won’t win Best Picture. Here’s why.
    Awards Shows

    Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Luca Guadagnino’s lush gay romance.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Awards Shows
    Movies about teen girls don’t often win Best Picture. Can Lady Bird?Movies about teen girls don’t often win Best Picture. Can Lady Bird?
    Awards Shows

    Our critics roundtable dissects the Oscar chances for Lady Bird, a beautiful movie with a huge heart.

    By Constance Grady, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
    Culture
    Lifetime’s UnReal indulges the best and worst versions of itself in season 3Lifetime’s UnReal indulges the best and worst versions of itself in season 3
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    UnReal began as a brutal, incisive drama. Now recovering from a rough second season, it’s mostly just brutal.

    By Caroline Framke
    Politics
    Ivanka Trump on sexual misconduct allegations against the president: “I believe my father”Ivanka Trump on sexual misconduct allegations against the president: “I believe my father”
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    Even though she believes that people asking her about the matter is “inappropriate.”

    By Caroline Framke
    Awards Shows
    Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri could win Best Picture. Why? It’s complicated.Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri could win Best Picture. Why? It’s complicated.
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    Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances of the year’s most controversial nominee.

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Olympics
    2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony: how to watch and what to expect2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony: how to watch and what to expect
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    The Pyeongchang Olympics will come to an end on February 25.

    By Caroline Framke