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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    NBC’s The Wiz was one of the best, most inventive television events of the yearNBC’s The Wiz was one of the best, most inventive television events of the year
    Culture

    Sorry, wannabe hate-watchers.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Tina Fey on the internet: it’s “a real culture of demanding apologies, and I’m opting out”Tina Fey on the internet: it’s “a real culture of demanding apologies, and I’m opting out”
    Culture

    Which is more of a cop-out than an opt-out.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    31 seasons in, Survivor can still produce mind-boggling reality television31 seasons in, Survivor can still produce mind-boggling reality television
    Culture

    This “Second Chance” season was the best argument for the show in ages.

    By Caroline Framke
    17 festive TV episodes to stream this holiday season
    Culture

    From 30 Rock to Gilmore Girls to Rugrats, we’ve got you covered.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Martin Shkreli bought the only copy of Wu-Tang’s new album. Is this the future of art?Martin Shkreli bought the only copy of Wu-Tang’s new album. Is this the future of art?
    Culture

    This tale makes a serious play for Weirdest News Story of the Year.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: the Star Wars cast, Jimmy Fallon, and the Roots sing the famous theme a cappellaWatch: the Star Wars cast, Jimmy Fallon, and the Roots sing the famous theme a cappella
    Culture

    The new villains crush it.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Which holiday movie cliché are you? Take our quiz to find out.Which holiday movie cliché are you? Take our quiz to find out.
    Culture

    These movies sure love their Cool Dads, Uptight Wives, and Mischievous Kids.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    George Lucas’s 5 stages of Star Wars griefGeorge Lucas’s 5 stages of Star Wars grief
    Culture

    A portrait of a conflicted auteur.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    GOP candidates should not throw away their shot to use these 51 sick burns from HamiltonGOP candidates should not throw away their shot to use these 51 sick burns from Hamilton
    Culture

    They will tear each other into pieces.

    By Dara Lind and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: the first trailer for J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemWatch: the first trailer for J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
    Culture

    The Harry Potter “spinoff” is officially real.

    By Caroline Framke