RoleFilm Writer
LocationToronto, Canada
ExpertiseFilm and TV, Pop Culture, Entertainment, MCU
Contribution266 articles published since June 2022

Amanda Guarragi

Amanda Guarragi joined Ready Steady Cut as an Entertainment Writer in June 2022, and since then, she’s had over 300 articles published for the site.

Amanda is a Toronto-based film critic who has covered TIFF, Sundance Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, and HorrorFest International. She has been writing consistently for the past eight years.

Amanda also launched her website/YouTube channel called Candid Cinema, where she covers her expert opinions on entertainment and provides commentary on pop culture.

She is part of the NAFCA and the Cinemania World Podcast team. Movies will always be her first love, but in 2023, Amanda has become a reader working for Maude’s Book Club. Her favorite director is Martin Scorsese, and her favorite film is The Departed.

She will watch anything and everything and is always looking forward to award season.

  • She is an experienced critic and Entertainment Writer.
  • Amanda has attended several high-profile film festivals.
  • She runs her own YouTube Channel and podcasts.
  • Joined Ready Steady Cut in June 2022.

Articles by Amanda Guarragi

Slumberland ending explained – what happened with Flip?

November 18 2022

We discuss the ending of the Netflix film Slumberland which will contain spoilers. What happened with Flip? Let’s find out! There have been many films...

Slumberland review – how grief manifests into something tangible for comfort

November 18 2022

We review the Netflix film Slumberland, which does not contain any significant spoilers. There have been many films recently that have explored grief in different...

RIPD 2: Rise of the Damned ending explained – what happens to Roy?

November 16 2022

We discuss the ending of the Netflix film RIPD 2: Rise of the Damned, which will contain spoilers. To everyone’s surprise, RIPD 2: Rise of...

RIPD 2: Rise of the Damned review – a campy prequel no one knew they needed

November 16 2022

We review the Netflix film RIPD 2: Rise of the Damned, which does not contain spoilers. To everyone’s surprise, RIPD 2: Rise of the Damned is...

Monica, O My Darling ending explained – who killed Monica?

November 12 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Netflix film Monica, O My Darling and will contain spoilers. The new Netflix film Monica, O My Darling is about...

Monica, O My Darling review – a visually compelling story filled with blackmail

November 12 2022

This review of the Netflix film Monica, O My Darling does not contain spoilers. The new Netflix film Monica, O My Darling is about a young man...

The Soccer Football Movie review – a recycled concept with soccer superstars

November 12 2022

We review the Netflix film The Soccer Football Movie, which does not contain spoilers. Netflix has taken some liberties when adding animation to its streaming...

Minions & More 2 ending explained – what happens with the Illumination characters?

November 9 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Netflix film Minions & More 2 and will contain spoilers. In Volume 2 of Minions & More, the...

Minions & More 2 review – the Illumination characters have some fun short films

November 9 2022

This review of the Netflix film Minions & More 2 does not contain spoilers. In Volume 2 of Minions & More, the team at Illumination...

Who is Brittany Smith and where is she now?

November 8 2022

Who is Brittany Smith, and where is she now? With the release of the Netflix documentary State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith, we discuss the...

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me review – the exploration of stardom and its downfalls

November 4 2022

We review the Apple TV Plus documentary film Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, which does not contain spoilers. After years in the limelight, Selena...

Wild Is the Wind ending explained – what happens to Vusi?

October 29 2022

We discuss the ending of the Netflix film Wild Is the Wind which will contain spoilers. What happens to Vusi? Let’s find out! Over the...

Wild Is the Wind review – what does corruption look like in South Africa?

October 29 2022

We review the Netflix film Wild Is the Wind which does not contain any significant spoilers. Over the years, there have been films that highlight...

Big Mouth Season 6 ending explained – who swaps bodies and what do they learn?

October 28 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Netflix series Big Mouth season 6 and will contain spoilers. For six seasons Big Mouth has gotten better and...

Wendell & Wild ending explained – how does Kat get some closure?

October 28 2022

We discuss the ending of the Netflix film Wendell & Wild, which will contain spoilers. How does Kat get some closure? Let’s find out.  The...

Big Mouth season 6 review – the kids have to deal with mature issues

October 27 2022

This review of the Netflix series Big Mouth season 6 does not contain spoilers. For six seasons, Big Mouth has gotten better and better because of...

Wendell & Wild review – a stunning animation doesn’t save the story

October 27 2022

Directed by Henry Selick and co-written by Jordan Peele, Netflix brings the animated film Wendell & Wild – this is our official spoiler-free review. Watching...

Hellhole ending explained – what happened to the missing girls and why did the ritual fail?

October 27 2022

We discuss the ending of the Netflix horror film Hellhole, which will contain spoilers. Be warned! In 1987 Poland, a police officer investigating mysterious disappearances...

Hellhole review – why is this religious horror interesting but dull?

October 27 2022

October 2022 saw the release of the Netflix horror film Hellhole — this is our official spoiler-free review. In 1987 Poland, a police officer investigating...

Raymond & Ray ending explained – do the brothers find closure?

October 21 2022

This article discusses the ending of the Apple TV+ film Raymond & Ray and will contain spoilers. When half-brothers Raymond (Ewan McGregor) and Ray (Ethan...