Cynthia Vinney
School
Cornell University
Fielding Graduate University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney, Stranger Things
- Cynthia has co-authored two books on entertainment, most recently Finding Truth in Fiction: What Fan Culture Gets Right and Why It's Good to Get Lost in a Story, about audiences' positive responses to fictional stories.
- She has interviewed many filmmakers and actors, including Jim Carrey, Kiefer Sutherland, Anthony and Joe Russo, Naomi Watts, and Kevin Smith.
- She's been featured in articles, radio shows, and podcasts about entertainment.
Experience
Cynthia is a writer who specializes in the film and television industry. At Looper, she writes movie reviews, interviews with filmmakers and actors, and features. She's also covered movies and TV for publications such as CBR, ScreenRant, FilmRacket, and Monsters & Critics. In addition to her writing, she has performed and published extensive research on the positive impact of pop culture on fans.
Education
Cynthia holds a bachelor's degree in film studies from Cornell University and master's and doctorate degrees in media psychology from Fielding Graduate University, which all give her a unique foundation to write about all things movies and TV.
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Stories By Cynthia Vinney
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Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" has been a winner since Season 1. Season 3 brings Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez back for another murder.
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Charlie and Nick's love story continues to deepen and grow in Season 2 of Netflix's "Heartstopper" as the adorable pair struggles but never breaks.
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Peacock's "Twisted Metal" stands out among the recent spate of video game shows, like "The Last of Us" and "Halo." It's fun and irreverent, albeit inconsistent.
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2023's "Haunted Mansion" is full of clever references to the iconic ride and is supported by a strong cast — despite the disjointed plot.
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"Sympathy for the Devil" puts two men - a passive family man (Joel Kinnaman) and a wildcard with a gun (Nicolas Cage) - in a car and lets the chaos unfold.
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The second season of the Apple TV+ mystery comedy keeps things fresh as a new cast of quirky suspects lead Tiffany Haddish through a variety of genres.
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"Joy Ride" is a raunchy comedy in the classic fashion, but through a fresh lens you could only get with its cast and creative team of Asian American women.
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Prime Video's "The Horror of Dolores Roach" has a talented cast, interesting plot, and unique tone - but some parts are definitely stronger than others.
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The fourth and final season of Amazon's John Krasinski-led "Jack Ryan" series closes out with all the slick action and complex plotting fans would expect.
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The new Apple TV+ thriller series "Hijack" is compulsively watchable, but the tangle of plot threads surrounding Idris Elba wind up feeling hollow.
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The MGM+ series "From" has come to a shocking second-season conclusion. Let's see if we can shed some light on the events of the finale and explain the ending.
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Max's "Sex and the City" revival "And Just Like That..." makes some interesting adjustments for Season 2, but it remains frustratingly disjointed.
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There's plenty in "The Flash" that might fly right over younger audience's heads — here are just a few moments that only adults will understand.
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Kids love Pixar, but the studio's films always include moments that fly over the heads of children. Here are some things only adults notice in "Elemental."
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Sasha Calle opened up about Supergirl's motivations in "The Flash," what it was like to take on the role, and whether we'll see her again in the DCEU.
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"The Walking Dead: Dead City" has some great moments, but even the talents of Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan can't distract from how unnecessary it feels.
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"Elemental," which tells the story of fiery Ember and watery Wade, isn't Pixar's best. But it has a lot to offer — especially when it comes to worldbuilding.
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The final season of "Never Have I Ever" is a perfect amalgamation of the things that high school girls tend to be concerned with, and overall it's fantastic.
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Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried lead a cast of talented performers whose work is squandered on muddled storytelling and a misguided attempt at mystery.
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"Ted Lasso" has possibly come to an end with Season 3, Episode 12. Does it go out as a success or a flop? Our reviewer argues it's the former.
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The finale of "Yellowjackets" Season 2, "Storytelling," packs a punch. And while the show remains powerful, it might be starting to go off the rails.
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The 11th episode of "Ted Lasso" Season 3 finally puts the focus back on the show's title character to mostly good results as Ted's mom comes to visit.
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Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play a charming pair of friends in "Platonic," a surprisingly heartwarming AppleTV+ original sitcom about getting your life together.
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"High Desert" star Rupert Friend explained the tragedy of his character and what it was like to film scenes that left his character missing a body part.
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In "Ted Lasso" Season 3, Episode 10, Rebecca’s storyline stands out among the rest yet again.
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"High Desert" stars Weruche Opia and Rupert Friend discussed their characters, the zany twists of the show, and more in an exclusive interview.
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A talented ensemble led by Patricia Arquette and skilled direction from Jay Roach can't save the Apple TV+ series "High Desert" from its tangle of plot threads.