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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    Don’t ask actors to fix Hollywood diversity. Ask literally anyone else.Don’t ask actors to fix Hollywood diversity. Ask literally anyone else.
    Culture

    Focusing on actors lets offscreen decision-makers off the hook.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Lifetime wanted its own Breaking Bad — and UnReal deliveredLifetime wanted its own Breaking Bad — and UnReal delivered
    Culture

    Lifetime is “TV for Women.” Finally, those women include amoral, self-loathing antiheroes.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    ”Women across the board are just not valued”: an agent reveals why white men run Hollywood”Women across the board are just not valued”: an agent reveals why white men run Hollywood
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    A revealing look at a secretive industry.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Judd Apatow’s been vocal against Cosby. So why is an accused sex offender on his new show?Judd Apatow’s been vocal against Cosby. So why is an accused sex offender on his new show?
    Culture

    Comedian Andy Dick, who has been repeatedly accused of assault, plays himself on Love. It’s … uncomfortable.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The creator of Superstore on “will they/won’t they” relationships and hopes for season 2The creator of Superstore on “will they/won’t they” relationships and hopes for season 2
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    Justin Spitzer tells us about making a scrappy new NBC sitcom.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    John Oliver explains the long, frustrating history of white actors playing nonwhite rolesJohn Oliver explains the long, frustrating history of white actors playing nonwhite roles
    Culture

    One week before the Oscars, the host lambasted the unfortunate practice of whitewashing.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and more musicians show support for KeshaTaylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and more musicians show support for Kesha
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    It’s significant that these prominent musicians are speaking out in support of Kesha over Sony.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Netflix’s Love makes a strong case against creating TV with binge-watching in mindNetflix’s Love makes a strong case against creating TV with binge-watching in mind
    Culture

    This sour new series is promising but frustrating.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Broad City’s meticulously chaotic world, explained in one sceneBroad City’s meticulously chaotic world, explained in one scene
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    The comedy’s level of detail is incredible.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    ABC’s Channing Dungey is now the first black president of a major TV networkABC’s Channing Dungey is now the first black president of a major TV network
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    Paul Lee’s replacement developed Shonda Rhimes shows, among many others.

    By Caroline Framke