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

Fingernails Ending Explained – Why does Anna pull out her fingernails?

November 4 2023

Fingernails is set up as a love triangle between Anna, Amir, and Ryan, with the caveat of their romance being dictated by a machine that nobody...

NYAD Ending Explained – What was uncovered from Diana’s past?

November 4 2023

The ending of NYAD finds Diana Nyad making a marathon swim from Cuba to Florida at the ripe age of 64, decades after her failed first attempt...

NYAD Review – An inspiring true story that falls flat because of inconsistent direction

November 4 2023

NYAD first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year and also had a short theatrical run before it began streaming on Netflix. When...

Hurricane Season (2023) Review – Delivers on gore and violence but overstays its welcome

November 1 2023

The Netflix film Hurricane Season (2023) is based on the book of the same name by Fernanda Melchor. Book adaptations are always difficult because there...

‘Pain Hustlers’ Ending Explained – Who Goes To Jail?

October 28 2023

Pain Hustlers has an all-star cast that belies an all-too-familiar story at its core, one of predictable Big Pharma corruption and an endless opioid crisis...

‘Pain Hustlers’ Review – A Dull Big Pharma Story That Does Nothing New

October 27 2023

Pain Hustlers, directed by David Yates, explores one particular pharmaceutical company’s rise and fall through a rags-to-riches story centering on Liza Drake (Emily Blunt). The...

‘Burning Betrayal’ Ending Explained – Does Babi Die?

October 25 2023

Burning Betrayal shows that people can’t be trusted. The erotic thriller certainly lives up to its title in that regard, weaving a tangled web of...

‘Burning Betrayal’ Review – A Lacklustre Thriller With a Predictable Ending

October 25 2023

In Burning Betrayal, Babi (Giovanna Lancellotti) is blindsided by her fiance, who is currently on trial for money laundering. After five years of being with him,...

Big Mouth Season 7 Episode 10 Recap and Ending Explained

October 20 2023

It has been confirmed by Netflix that Big Mouth will end in Season 8. Fans of the series were completely heartbroken by the news. There are many...

Big Mouth Season 7 Review – Netflix animation remains relevant

October 20 2023

Big Mouth on Netflix has given many audiences joy over the seven-season run. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney wanted to share their stories from middle school...

Heather McMahan: Son I Never Had Review – A funny and cathartic journey for McMahan

October 17 2023

Heather McMahan: Son I Never Had is an endearing and quite funny stand-up special that highlights all women’s issues through her unique perspective. This is one...

The Burial Ending Explained – Who wins the case?

October 13 2023

Based on a true story, the Prime Video film The Burial recounts a landmark court case in which an undefeated and unconventional personal injury lawyer, Willie E....

The Burial Review – Jamie Foxx is outstanding in a by-the-numbers procedural

October 13 2023

What begins as a small-town story about a 75-year-old funeral home owner trying to save his family business quickly turns into a complex web of...

Once Upon A Star Review – A generic biopic with a unique underdog story

October 12 2023

The actors who dub films need to vocally prepare themselves to match the expressions on screen, which means studying the actors and in a way,...

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Ending Explained – How is Timmy defeated?

October 6 2023

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines on Paramount+ is a prequel that addresses the sins of the father who disturbed the peace. Director Lindsey Anderson Beer integrates flashbacks...

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Review – An impressive prequel

October 6 2023

The lure of small-town myths is what makes Stephen King’s stories captivating. Every character is connected to the grounds they walk on. Their families have...

Keys to the Heart Ending Explained – How do Sylvia, Jayjay, and Joma stay together?

October 4 2023

It’s hard for any child to feel neglected by their parents. Whether they were abandoned or neglected in their own home, it can have a...

Keys to the Heart (2023) Review – A heartfelt remake

October 4 2023

When children become adults, they bond with their parents differently. It’s almost as if the age difference isn’t there, and you’re co-existing as adults who...

10 Inspiring Films Comparable to ‘The Help’

September 29 2023

In 2011, director Tate Taylor wanted to adapt the novel by Kathryn Stockett called The Help. The novel is about an aspiring author during the civil...

Stylish Crime Films Comparable to ‘The Gentlemen’

September 29 2023

In 2019, Guy Ritchie had a very successful year with Aladdin and The Gentlemen, and to doff a cap to his success, I have curated similar movies like the...