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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Does "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" live up to the previous two entries in the surprisingly successful film franchise? Yes, it does - and here's why.
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The love story between Lucifer Morningstar and Detective Chloe Decker in "Lucifer" is a complicated one. Here's how and why it pans out the way it does.
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Led by a subpar performance from Aaron Taylor-Johnson, "Kraven the Hunter" seems well-suited for our era of mid superhero movies.
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Netflix has become known for its high-quality original series and movies, and last year was no exception. Here are the best the streamer had to offer in 2024.
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Part 1 of the "Wicked" movie adaptation is here, and despite some casting elements that could be better, the production is a marvel to behold.
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Find out which Marvel characters have been recast quite a few times through different movies, TV shows, and even phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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"The Day of the Jackal" likely would've been more successful as a shorter show, since the plot gets sillier with each episode.
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Marvel's newest cinematic super team is on their way, but which member of the Thunderbolts is the team's weakest, and who is the most powerful?
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Netflix's "It's What's Inside" has style to spare, but it's lacking when it comes to the story.
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"The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol" feels repetitive and anticlimactic, despite our excitement to see Carol and Daryl back in action together.
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Despite an awesome job from a cast led by Kathryn Hahn, "Agatha All Along" suffers from a number of plot issues that make for a so-so viewing experience.
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The ending of the new version of "The Crow" is similar in many ways to that of the 1994 movie, but also takes a few different paths of its own.
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With a stacked cast and a unique plot, it's no wonder that Apple TV+'s "Bad Monkey" is a must-watch.
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After six years, "The Umbrella Academy" has been a whole lot of fun for fans, but the short final season doesn't do the characters justice.
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"Borderlands" could've been a fun video game movie, but sadly, it lacks the personality of its source material.
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Deadpool loves a good one-liner, and some of his jokes have multiple layers to them. These lines from "Deadpool & Wolverine" all have a deeper meaning.
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While there may be a lack of plot in "Deadpool & Wolverine," many people will simply luxuriate in two-plus hours of the titular heroes doing their thing.
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He may be an A-list star, but Ryan Reynolds has been in several duds over the years. The question is: Are any of them actually worth watching? Here's our take.
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Some plot twists on television suck. These TV twist endings only turned the fanbase on the showrunners, and we've assembled a list of the all-time worst twists.
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Deadpool is a fan-favorite Marvel character, but that doesn't mean he's always a good guy - in fact, sometimes he's a total baddie.
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How does the ending of "The First Omen" line up with the plot of the original 1976 classic "The Omen," while forging its own path? We have the answers.
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TV fans have been theorizing about their favorite shows around the watercooler for decades, and some actually happened to be accurate.
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We've seen Godzilla and King Kong square off against each other, but how does their relationship evolve in "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?"
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Though Peacock's limited series "Apples Never Fall" is gripping and will have you enthralled from the beginning, it may also leave you with questions.
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Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) return in "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," years after both characters departed the AMC zombie series.
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In an exclusive interview with Looper, Dakota Johnson discusses Madame Web's powers and gives insight into her dynamic with her younger costars.
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"Hazbin Hotel" is full of zany characters and great songs - plus a big dose of sex, drugs, and violence. Here's what happens at the end of Season 1.