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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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.
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To say "Ted Lasso" has been uneven this season is an understatement, but the third season's ninth episode, "La Locker Room Aux Folles," is a high point.
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After many attempts to jumpstart the Muppets, "The Muppet Mayhem" is the real deal, with The Electric Mayhem reminding us why we love these characters so much.
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"What's Love Got To Do With It?" is the rare rom-com that examines arranged marriages -- but it chickens out by the time it arrives at its ending.
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Season 5 of "The Conners" has come to an end. Our reviewer liked the finale, which explores Mark's relationship to David -- but not without caveats.
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Pete Davidson's Peacock series, "Bupkis," follows a fictionalized version of the "SNL" star's life. Here's the ending of Season 1, explained.
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While the main performances in "Bupkis" are good, the episodes have wildly different levels of success.
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Amazon Prime spy drama "Citadel" combines intrigue, amnesia, and subterfuge into one explosive series. But did it manage to impress our reviewer?
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"Ted Lasso" Season 3, Episode 7's storylines are mostly really enjoyable, but the episode is still way too long.
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"From" star Harold Perrineau shared how his character's insecurities in Season 2 affected his portrayal, how being a father influenced his approach, and more.
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Spy flick "Ghosted" attempts to combine action, comedy, and romance. Though Chris Evans and Ana de Armas do their best, it disappoints.
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"Ted Lasso" Season 3, Episode 6 has a lot of great moments, but not every storyline in the episode is equally effective.
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While the cast of "The Last Thing He Told Me" gives it their best shot, the series doesn't stand up to the lowest levels of scrutiny.
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"Roseanne" and "The Conners" star Lecy Goranson spoke to Looper about playing Becky and teased a new love interest soon to show up in Becky's life.
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"Paint" boasts a few funny moments and a strong lead performance from Owen Wilson, but this Bob Ross-inspired comedy doesn't manage to impress.
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"The Conners" star Lecy Goranson discussed her time playing Becky, the way the sitcom addresses current issues, and what's next in the rest of Season 5.
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In an exclusive interview, Phillipa Soo and Luke Bracey discussed filming "One True Loves," the choices their characters grapple with, and more.
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Willem Dafoe has spent decades making movies, and he explained to Looper his philosophy on choosing parts, whether the films are big budget or indie.
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In "Inside," Willem Dafoe plays an art thief whose latest heist has gone awry. He spoke to Looper about isolated characters and how his age relates to the role.