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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"The Equalizer" trilogy director Antoine Fuqua discussed his bond with Denzel Washington, watching the actor work with Dakota Fanning again, and more.
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Fans of "Parks and Recreation" fell in love with Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) for his stoic and unsentimental personality. Here are a few of his best episodes.
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"Irresistible" may be an underseen Australian film that was released straight-to-video in the United States, but it's got plenty of twists and turns to chew on.
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There's a lot going on in Amazon Prime's teen mystery series "Harlan Coben's Shelter," and it works because of excellent performances by the cast.
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"Killing It" Season 2 returns with plenty of laughs, new characters, and insightful commentary on class and "the American dream."
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The real villain in "Sympathy for the Devil" may be a little harder to pin down than you originally thought. Let's dive into the ending.
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Tom Harper and Matthias Schweighöfer talked to us about their new Netflix film "Heart of Stone" and how a lack of technology balances the action of the story.
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Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt sat down with Looper to talk about the unique dynamic their characters have in "Heart of Stone" and how they played off each other.
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The miniseries adaptation of Holly Ringland's novel "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" is pretty to look at, but loses its way in its own misery.
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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.