Sara Ciplickas

Sara Ciplickas is the Content Director of Publications for The Rolling Tape as well as a Co-Founder of the outlet. As the lead editor of the outlet's publications, Sara manages a writing team and edits published work ranging from reviews to essays and OP-ED's on the film and entertainment industry. Sara also contributes to our platform through her own writing and voice on the podcast and well as through social media management in addition to her independently published work.

Hosts Ladies Night

Reviews

July 21, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: After 'The Odyssey,' Nolan Has Nowhere Left to Go

Before The Odyssey, filmmaker Christoper Nolan's big-budget adaptation of Homer's epic poem, perhaps the most recognizable artistic interpret...

Reviews

July 11, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘A Private Life’ Review: Jodie Foster Investigates a Far-From-Frightening, Mundane Case

Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, A Private Life gives the audience the chance to follow psychiatrist Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster) on a private...

Essays

July 8, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Hollywood’s New Formula: Wait Until The Internet Does The Hard Work

With the recent unfathomable success of Curry Barker’s Obsession and Kane Parsons’ Backrooms, Hollywood’s bubble has burst. Hollywood, which ...

Reviews

July 5, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘Fucktoys’ Review: A Different Sort of Odyssey

When Jaws (1975) was released over fifty years ago, there was “a different set of jaws” prowling around in late-night cinema screenings: The ...

Lists

July 3, 2026 · by Evan Miller

250 Years of the United States Through Film

What films represent us most? Those that recreate history? Reimagine history? Biopics of American icons or stories made by Hollywood legends?...

Reviews

July 2, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘From’ Season 4 Review: The Town Isn’t The Only Thing That’s Lost

From on MGM made me fall in love with its mysteries, but it has now become frustrating for long-time fans as the writers have started buying ...

Essays

July 2, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

The Ozempification of Fiona: New ‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Reflects the Disheartening State of Society and Sequels

Well, the years start comin', and they don't stop comin'. This month, we got a new trailer for Shrek 5, set for release in 2027, 26 years aft...

Reviews

July 1, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Emotional Sendoff Sees Successful Mix of Old and New Stunts

For over 25 years, we’ve had the privilege of watching a group of stupid guys do stupid shit. In Jackass: Best and Last, we get the opportuni...

Reviews

July 1, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: ‘Minions & Monsters’ is a Delightful Love Letter to Golden Age Hollywood and the Creative Highlight of its Franchise

Of all the famed titan franchises of animation, the everlasting existence of the Despicable Me (2010) franchise is one of the most bizarre. F...

Essays

June 27, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' Continues to Inspire 55 Years Later

In one of this year's highest-grossing movies, Backrooms, the influence of 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory can be seen with ease...

Essays

June 25, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘Miami Vice’ 20 Years Later: Immaculate Vibes in a Digital Hellscape

To set the scene here, the Universal logo sequence goes quiet. You hear Linkin Park and Jay-Z’s “Numb” blasting from the nightclub speakers a...

Essays

June 25, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’ 20 Years Later: ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Sequel, but with Pirates

When we think about Disney as a megacorporation, we think about the princesses, the movies from Pixar Animation, and the Renaissance era, lik...

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Ladies Night

October 31, 2025

Ladies Night: Witches & Halloween

Witches take over the studio to celebrate Halloween and discuss the iconography, history, and meaning of ‘the witch’ in film. Breaking down he...

The Rolling Tape

October 27, 2025

EP 161: After the Hunt (2025)

After the Hunt is directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Nora Garrett. Starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhl...

Ladies Night

October 20, 2025

Ladies Night: Bonus Reviews

Sara and Kam delve into their experiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), discussing various films including Bad Apples, Fr...

Ladies Night

October 14, 2025

Ladies Night: 'The Official Release Party of a Showgirl'

In this bonus episode of Ladies Night, Sara, Sasha, and Risa dive into the cultural impact of Taylor Swift's new album and its theatrical...

The New Voice of News

September 19, 2025

NEWS 045: TIFF Recap 2025

The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival has come to a close and we are here to recap our team’s experience at the festival...

The Rolling Tape

August 1, 2025

EP 149 Pre-Episode: MCU Phase Six Timeline, Summer Box Office Check-In & Ne Zha 2 Re-Release

Ahead of our review for The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), we lay out what's coming up on the release slate for DC and the MCU phase...

Ladies Night

July 30, 2025

Ladies Night 010

Taking a break from their discussions on fangirling and branding, The Ladies discuss the summer’s superhero films and the newly introduced Loi...

The Rolling Tape

July 28, 2025

EP 149: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)

As the last piece of the July blockbuster season, The Fantastic Four: First Steps brings the family of four back to the big screen for the fir...

The Rolling Tape

July 18, 2025

EP 147 Pre-Episode: Project Hail Mary Trailer, Legendary Rumors Acquisition of Lionsgate & The Backrooms/Shelby Oaks Expectations

Ahead of our Superman review, we discuss a few topics of news including the Project Hail Mary trailer starring Ryan Gosling, the rumors surrou...

The Rolling Tape

July 14, 2025

EP 147: Superman (2025)

Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman is the film of the newly rebranded DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. David Corenswet sta...

Ladies Night

July 4, 2025

Ladies Night 009

After a chaotic primary discussion of “fangirling” the ladies continue to break down this industry phenomenon, discussing what it means to be ...

The New Voice of News

June 25, 2025

NEWS 039: Tribeca 2025 Recap ft. Larry Fried

Tribeca Festival in New York recently wrapped up and we had three members of our team helping to cover some film titles in the diverse lineup....

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