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

10 Movies like Sam you must watch

June 22 2023

We discuss 10 Movies like Sam you must watch. Add these well-recommended and highly-rated films to your watch list. Who doesn’t enjoy a good body...

Top 10 Must-See Movies Like ‘The Dirt’ for Music Lovers

June 18 2023

The Dirt is based on the bestselling autobiography that explores the lives of these four rock stars and their rise to fame. It has everything...

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Ending Explained – What happens with Conrad and Asta?

June 16 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix anime film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which will contain spoilers. It is a movie...

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Review – a beautifully animated extension of the manga

June 16 2023

Here is our review of the 2023 Netflix anime film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which does not contain spoilers. Netflix has done...

10 Movies like Transformers you must watch

June 15 2023

We discuss 10 Movies like Transformers you must watch. Add these well-recommended and highly-rated films to your watch list. In 2007, Transformers was one of the biggest...

10 Movies like Legion you must watch

June 15 2023

We discuss 10 Movies like Legion you must watch. Add these well-recommended and highly-rated films to your watch list. In 2010 director Scott Stewart made...

10 Movies like My Fault you must watch

June 14 2023

We discuss 10 Movies like My Fault you must watch. Add these well-recommended and highly-rated films to your watch list. My Fault on Amazon Prime Video...

The Wonder Weeks Ending Explained – what happens with each mother?

June 10 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film The Wonder Weeks, which will contain significant spoilers and plot twists. The Wonder Weeks has three young...

The Wonder Weeks Review – an endearing film about the journey of pregnancy with three couples

June 10 2023

Here is our review of the 2023 Netflix film The Wonder Weeks, which does not contain significant spoilers. If you’re wondering why The Wonder Weeks sounds familiar,...

From Time Loops to Love: 10 Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘Palm Springs’

June 9 2023

The more Nyles and Sarah repeat some terrible decisions because they can do so due to the time loop, the more they realize that it’s...

10 Must-Watch Historical Epic Movies Like ‘Apocalypto’

June 9 2023

In 2006, Mel Gibson directed another film about the Mayans that may have caused some controversy at the time. In Apocalypto, the Mayan kingdom faces...

Where was A Beautiful Life on Netflix filmed? Locations Explained

June 7 2023

Where was A Beautiful Life on Netflix filmed? We discuss the popular 2023 Netflix film and its filming locations. A Beautiful Life on Netflix has a...

Missed Connections (2023) Ending Explained – does Mae end up with Norman?

June 2 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film Missed Connections which will contain spoilers. After an unforgettable encounter at a grocery store, hopeless romantic...

Missed Connections Review – a hollow rom-com lacking chemistry

June 2 2023

This review of the Netflix film Missed Connections does not contain spoilers. Let’s face it, the dating scene at the moment isn’t the greatest. So...

A Beautiful Life (2023) Review and Ending Explained – An Inspiring Journey of an Artist Finding Love in all Places

June 1 2023

What A Beautiful Life explores is the ability to grow at any stage in life. Elliott is someone who is just living for the next day because...

10 Movies like Forrest Gump you must watch

May 30 2023

We discuss ten movies like Forrest Gump you must watch. Add these well-recommended films to your watch list. In 1994, Tom Hanks was at the...

10 TV Shows like Perry Mason you must watch

May 30 2023

We discuss 10 TV shows like Perry Mason you must watch. Add these well-recommended and thrilling series to your watch list. Perry Mason has been remade...

10 Anime Shows like Spice and Wolf you must watch

May 25 2023

We discuss 10 Anime shows like Spice and Wolf you must watch. Add these well-recommended Anime series to your watch list.  In 2008, the anime Spice...

10 Movies like The Hangover you must watch

May 24 2023

We discuss 10 Movies like The Hangover you must watch. Add these well-recommended and highly-rated films to your watch list.  In 2009, The Hangover became one of...

Prehistoric Planet Season 2 Review – a detailed and gorgeous nature docu-series that will leave you impressed

May 22 2023

We review the Apple TV Plus documentary series Prehistoric Planet Season 2, released on May 22nd, 2023. Prehistoric Planet season two rolls out a week-long event...