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

News

January 27, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Sundance Acquisition Scene Heats Up While the Movies Get Sexy

The excitement of Sundance is in the collective sense of discovery. An overwhelming majority of films in the lineup are World Premieres await...

Reviews

January 27, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘Saipan’ Review: A Collision of Personalities that Made the Beautiful Game Less than Pretty

Saipan, directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, is inspired by the real story of Ireland's preparation for the 2002 World Cup, which ...

Essays

January 22, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

20 Things the Academy Would Do If They Were Cool: Year 5

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has handed out 23 gold-plated statues since last changing the Oscar categories, but with the ...

News

January 22, 2026 · by Cameron Ritter

2026 Sundance Film Festival Curtain Raiser

The final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, is finally upon us. After a month-long process of Sundance selecting its new location, T...

Essays

January 20, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘High School Musical’ Celebrates 20 Years of Teaching Us to Embrace Our Most Fabulous Selves

It’s hard to believe that I couldn’t see that High School Musical was always there beside me. 20 years young, the iconic teen film pre...

Lists

January 20, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

From Activism to Aliens: 12 Unconventional Movies for Aquarius Season

The pragmatism of Capricorn Season is gone, and the radicalism of Aquarius Season is ramping up. As the sun shifts into the water-bearer sign...

Reviews

January 16, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘The Rip’ Review: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Latest Pair Up Delivers The Goods

In the realm of film, where the movie star is considered to be a dying breed, it’s rare to see a pairing of actors that is as well-known as B...

Reviews

January 14, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: 'Giant' isn’t a Knockout but Lands a Few Surprising Punches

Giant, directed by Rowan Athale, tells the rise of Naseem Hamed, a British-Yemeni boxer known as ‘Prince Naseem’ (Amir El-Masry) in the ring....

Reviews

January 13, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ Proves He's the Filmmaker Hollywood Needs

Marriage isn’t easy. Anybody can tell you that. Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? fully understands this and then some. It has everything yo...

Reviews

January 13, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘His & Hers’ Review: Tessa Thompson Elevates an Uneven Netflix Miniseries

Based on Alice Feeney’s bestselling 2020 novel of the same name, His & Hers is a tale of twists, thrills, and trepidation. In Netflix’s l...

News

January 8, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

A24 Hopes to Keep 'Marty Supreme' Momentum with 2026 Film Slate

A24, the production and distribution company best known for films like Midsommar (2019), Hereditary (2018), and Uncut Gems (2019), had a mixe...

Lists

January 1, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

The Rolling Tape's Best Films of 2025

After over 300 reviews and 250 studio recordings, The Rolling Tape team shares their top five films of 2025. Sorry, Baby, Sinners, One Battle...

The “Barbenheimer” craze has captivated audiences for months in anticipation of July 21st to suggest one of the most iconic release dates of t...

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Recent Letterboxd reviews synced from diary

Legally Blonde (2001)

2026-08-19

early 2000s Luke Wilson as Emmett please let me find you on my law campus

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Madagascar (2005)

2026-08-07

“Maybe I should go to law school”

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How to Make a Killing (2026)

2026-08-07

must’ve been those FBI agents first day on the job

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Fuze (2025)

2026-08-07

*hot men in a shitty action movieMe kicking my feet 🥰

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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025)

2026-08-07

absolutely fried me

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GOAT (2026)

2026-07-31

Watched on Friday July 31, 2026.

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They Will Kill You (2026)

2026-07-31

sure.

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The Drama (2026)

2026-07-29

oh so juicy

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The Odyssey (2026)

2026-07-17

many thoughts — major points:Christopher Nolan is a master of scale.Christopher Nolan needs someone else to help him write the script.

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Fargo (1996)

2026-07-07

fat Ryan Gosling ate here

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