Articles by Amanda Guarragi
Fingernails Ending Explained – Why does Anna pull out her fingernails?
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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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’
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’
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...