Casey Cipriani
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Casey is an entertainment writer specializing in film and television. She covers everything from awards-driven dramas, to important documentaries, to geeky sci-fi, to blockbuster hits, including interviewing actors, directors, and screenwriters. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Theater and Cinema Studies and a Master's Degree in Arts and Culture Journalism. She's written for The New York Times, The New York Daily News, IndieWire, Refinery29, Slate, Vulture, Bustle, Filmmaker Magazine, and more. You can find her on Twitter at @CaseyCip or at CaseyCipriani.com.
Booksmart (2019)
96%
“A movie like Booksmart comes along to remind us that we were actually heroes, no matter what group we belonged to.” –
Bustle
Nov 19, 2020
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Love, Antosha (2019)
97%
“...ultimately, Love, Antosha is a love letter from Yelchin's parents.” –
Bustle
Nov 19, 2020
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Murder Mystery (2019)
43%
“With a plot reminiscent of Murder on the Orient Express, only this time on a Mediterranean yacht, Murder Mystery has a summer vibe that combines thriller and comedy.” –
Bustle
Nov 19, 2020
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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
62%
“...though there's no sunshine in the movie, Hotel Transylvania 3 definitely has a summer vibe. And watching these characters try to navigate the naturally corny nature of a cruise ship vacation is pretty hilarious.” –
Bustle
Nov 19, 2020
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Mamma Mia! (2008)
55%
“Sometimes you just need a trip to the Greek isles, some '70s pop, or maybe both to get into the summer mood.” –
Bustle
Nov 18, 2020
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Spring Breakers (2012)
68%
“Spring Breakers also features James Franco at his absolute smarmiest, but the neon ambiance by director Harmony Korine's make this a definite recommendation...” –
Bustle
Nov 18, 2020
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Princess Cyd (2017)
95%
“Cyd's summer is more about exploration than catching up on the latest bestsellers. The film examines Cyd's sexual fluidity with the greatest of ease and her conversations with her aunt are revelatory for a movie starring women.” –
Bustle
Nov 18, 2020
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The Last Summer (2019)
33%
“If you're longing to relive your own teenage summer nights, this movie will hit the spot.” –
Bustle
Nov 18, 2020
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Pride & Prejudice (2005)
87%
“Knightley makes for a spunky Lizzie but it's MacFayden's natural glumness that actually makes him quite the perfect Darcy.” –
Bustle
Nov 17, 2020
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Outbreak (1995)
59%
“The whole movie is so intensely melodramatic and unbelievable...” –
Bustle
Nov 17, 2020
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Jane Austen's Emma (1996)
89%
“If the Paltrow version is a bit too bubbly and modern for your sensibilities, you might find this one a bit more true to Austen's writing.” –
Bustle
Nov 17, 2020
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Love & Friendship (2016)
96%
“This smart and saucy film is based on one of Austen's early stories, which wasn't actually published until after her death.” –
Bustle
Nov 17, 2020
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Honeyland (2019)
100%
“Shot with the backdrop of the dwindling bee population, looming climate change, and the demands of worldwide consumerism, Honeyland screams with environmental urgency...” –
Bustle
Nov 17, 2020
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Tigertail (2020)
83%
“A stunningly-shot drama...the story captures an immigration experience familiar to many families in America.” –
Bustle
Nov 17, 2020
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Athlete A (2020)
100%
“Athlete A raises a lot of questions about the USAG's practices.” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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Secretary (2002)
77%
“Presenting the original Mr. Gray. Maggie Gyllenhaal's Lee Halloway and James Spader's E. Edward Gray are a top notch duo of lawyer and secretary...” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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Basic Instinct (1992)
55%
“The classic erotic neo-noir thriller...Sure, this one has questionable morals, but at least the woman has all the power.” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
88%
“...as emotionally touching as it is sexy...” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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Love (2015)
42%
“...this artsy little film has just enough style and substance to make it stand out.” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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The Handmaiden (2016)
96%
“...the love between the two lead women is what drives this film.” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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Newness (2017)
71%
“The movie can get a bit depressing, but it's still very hot.” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017)
87%
“This fun period piece tells the story of psychologist William Moulton Marston and the polyamorous relationship he has...yup, if you didn't know before now...” –
Bustle
Nov 16, 2020
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Virunga (2014)
100%
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“It is a saddening look at the environmental consequences of corporate expansion and the innocent lives and creatures lost because of money.” –
Movie Mezzanine
Jul 3, 2018
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Jane Got a Gun (2016)
42%
“If Jane Got a Gun had been interested in giving its main character any power of her own, instead of acquiring a weapon, she might have gotten the heck out of Dodge and joined Furiosa and Rey for a party out in the desert.” –
Refinery29
Jun 27, 2017
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Among the Believers (2015)
95%
A
“The filmmakers weave together historical footage, intimate interviews and live events in such a fluid way that the film maintains its urgency, despite many of the events being years old.” –
IndieWire
Sep 2, 2016
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