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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Ashley Park and Sherry Cola spoke to The List about "Joy Ride" and how they were able to represent AAPI people on both sides of the camera.
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Nafessa Williams discusses portraying Robyn Crawford, Whitney Houston's long-time assistant and best friend, in "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody."
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Naomi Ackie stars in the biopic "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody." She explains how she prepared to play the icon and recreate her performances.
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"Five Days at Memorial" star Julie Ann Emery explained why she loved her time on set and would have gladly done more seasons of the limited series.
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In "Five Days at Memorial," Julie Ann Emery plays a pregnant hospital administrator during Hurricane Katrina. Here's what she had to consider while in the role.
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"Five Days at Memorial" star Cornelius Smith Jr. shared his experiences behind the scenes and what it was like forming friendships with his co-stars.
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"Five Days at Memorial" depicts devastation in a New Orleans hospital following Hurricane Katrina. Actor Cornelius Smith Jr. discusses the filming experience.
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"Five Days at Memorial" tells the story of a medical facility struggling during Hurricane Katrina. Julie Ann Emery talks about realizing her pregnant character.
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Cornelius Smith Jr. took us behind the scenes of "Five Days at Memorial" and shared what he enjoyed and what was challenging about the new Apple TV+ drama.
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Julian Ovenden was part of the runaway success of "Bridgerton." He talked to The List about his time on the Netflix romance.
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Actor and singer Julian Ovenden discussed his role as Charles Blake in "Downton Abbey" and what it was like to join such a popular show for a few seasons.
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Julian Ovenden had a special attachment to what he saw in "Lost Girls." He spoke to The List about what drew him to the project.
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Julian Ovenden discussed "Bridgerton," "Downton Abbey," and how he's bringing a new interpretation of Peter Pan forward his new film, "The Lost Girls."