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

Festival Reporting

Reviews

December 21, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

"Wonka" Review: Chalamet Bites Off Almost More Than He Can Chew

I have said before that remakes and sequels are not my favorite industry trend, nor am I excited to see them continue into 2024. It is truly ...

Lists

December 12, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

Most Memorable Moments of 2023

Another year has come and gone, but a lot of history has been made. Our team decided to compile a quick list of our favorite moments of the y...

Reviews

December 1, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

“Good Burger 2” Review: Was This Really All Paramount Could Think Of?

I can’t say I was too impressed with the original Good Burger from 1997. Still, a sense of absurdity and child-like humor made the watch enjo...

Lists

November 30, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

I Watched a Bunch of Noir, and You Should Too

You may recall my deep dive into the Western Genre a few months back. In honor of Noirvember this month, I decided to dive deeper into one of...

News

November 5, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

"Five Nights At Freddy's" Continues to Top Box Office Despite Major Drop

Last week, Universal Pictures' Five Nights At Freddy's topped the box office at $80.0 Million. The second top film, Taylor Swift: The Eras To...

Reviews

October 22, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Review: The Inevitably White Perspective on The Osage

After watching a film, I rarely find myself in dissonance, feeling as though the filmmaker and story do not match. In my heart, I know that M...

Reviews

October 12, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

“Reptile” Review: Singer’s First Thriller Lands Average Thrills

Grant Singer is best known as an American music video director. Still, his latest (and first) thriller, Reptile, caught my attention after be...

Essays

October 6, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

Natalie Portman Doesn’t Believe in the Female Gaze? Let’s Talk About It

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Natalie Portman revealed that she does not believe in “the female gaze.” Specifically, Portman defended thi...

News

September 14, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘Poor Things’ Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

The 80th Venice Film Festival finished up this past week. Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things, starring Emma Stone, took the top prize of Best Fil...

News

September 14, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

“The Drew Barrymore Show” Crosses Picket Lines

On Monday, September 11th, demonstrators outside CBS studios in Manhattan expressed frustration with Drew Barrymore’s decision to continue he...

Reviews

August 26, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

"Gran Turismo" Review: Racing Biopic Offers Mid-level Thrills

Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo made it clear within the first few title cards that this film was “based on a true story.” The two-hour film, t...

Essays

August 18, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

Let’s Talk About Forced Female Empowerment

Rachel Zegler, star of Disney’s latest fantasy remake Snow White, is currently under fire for her comments on the new film–to be released in ...

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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The Mastermind (2025)

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Watched on Saturday August 22, 2026.

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Legally Blonde (2001)

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

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Madagascar (2005)

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“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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