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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    The Flash: 5 moments from the premiere that prove it’s TV’s most joyful comics seriesThe Flash: 5 moments from the premiere that prove it’s TV’s most joyful comics series
    Culture

    This show wants to make nerds giddy.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    5 of The Martian’s boldest scientific twists, explained5 of The Martian’s boldest scientific twists, explained
    Culture

    Can you grow potatoes on Mars? And how big are the windstorms, anyway?

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the rare show that prizes consistency over shareable momentsBrooklyn Nine-Nine is the rare show that prizes consistency over shareable moments
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    Consistency is no longer the name of the TV game.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    How a little-known show about reviewing life became one of TV’s boldest experimentsHow a little-known show about reviewing life became one of TV’s boldest experiments
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    Review found comedy in a meltdown.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Martian is a gorgeous film that asks us to laugh in the face of dangerThe Martian is a gorgeous film that asks us to laugh in the face of danger
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    This isn’t another bleak survival story.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    5 podcasts that find depth and wit in 30 minutes or less5 podcasts that find depth and wit in 30 minutes or less
    Culture

    They can even make your commute enjoyable.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: The X-Files revival has a new trailer, but the same old Mulder and ScullyWatch: The X-Files revival has a new trailer, but the same old Mulder and Scully
    Culture

    The truth will be out there in 2016.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    5 quick takeaways on the very first Daily Show With Trevor Noah5 quick takeaways on the very first Daily Show With Trevor Noah
    Culture

    It was a strong premiere, with some telling moments.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Limetown, a chilling new podcast, is your paranormal Serial replacementLimetown, a chilling new podcast, is your paranormal Serial replacement
    Culture

    What if NPR solved sci-fi mysteries?

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Sam Smith’s new James Bond theme is a lush, sweeping disappointmentSam Smith’s new James Bond theme is a lush, sweeping disappointment
    Culture

    His Spectre theme mistakes Bond’s brooding for moping.

    By Caroline Framke

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