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 White Chicks you must watch

April 26 2023

We discuss 10 Movies like White Chicks you must watch. Add these well-recommended exciting films to your watch list.  The Wayans brothers made such a...

Indian Matchmaking Season 3 Review – A very blunt and in-depth look at the current dating climate

April 21 2023

This review of the Netflix series Indian Matchmaking Season 3 does not contain spoilers. The current dating climate with apps isn’t the greatest. It has...

One More Time Ending Explained – What Does Amelia learn?

April 21 2023

This article discusses the ending of the Netflix film One More Time and will contain spoilers. When it comes to a time-loop storyline there are...

One More Time Review – lighthearted and fun throwback to the 2000s

April 21 2023

This review of the Netflix film One More Time does not contain spoilers. When it comes to a time-loop storyline there are films that do...

Algiers, America: The Relentless Pursuit Review – Explores The Hardships of High School Through a One Football Teams Dream

April 19 2023

Being a sports fan can be a tough task because people are so connected to the players on the team. If you have followed one...

Chimp Empire Season 1 Review – Yes, This Is Real and Not CGI

April 19 2023

In Chimp Empire, Mahershala Ali narrates the lives of chimps in the wild. Out of all the animals in our world, humans and chimps have...

Top 10 Must-Watch Movies Like ‘Ready Player One’ for VR and Adventure Fans

April 15 2023

Ready Player One is a controversial film because readers preferred the book to the adaptation. Director Steven Spielberg took a break from dramas to make this...

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die Ending Explained – Who Dies in the End?

April 14 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, which will contain spoilers. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings...

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die Review – the grand finale to a historically detailed Netflix series

April 14 2023

We review the 2023 Netflix film The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, which does not contain spoilers. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die is...

Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer Review – sports and politics go hand-in-hand in this intriguing docuseries

April 13 2023

We review the 2023 Netflix documentary series Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer, which was released on April 13, 2023. Italian race-walker Alex Schwazer used...

Where was the movie Champions filmed?

April 4 2023

Where was the 2023 movie Champions filmed? We discuss the theatrical film release starring Woody Harrelson and its filming locations. Champions is directed by Bobby Farrelly and...

The Signing Season 1 Review – An Intimate Exploration of How to Become a Well-Rounded Artist

April 4 2023

In the Netflix reality series The Signing, created by Lex Borrerro, a group of 12 contestants move into a mansion with only ten beds. To stay...

Rye Lane Ending Explained – do Dom and Yas end up together?

April 2 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Hulu film Rye Lane which will contain spoilers. There were many films at Sundance that didn’t hit, like...

Rye Lane Review – a vibrant romantic comedy with a fun UK edge

March 31 2023

We review the 2023 Hulu film Rye Lane, which does not contain spoilers.  The world has drastically changed, especially in the dating scene. It’s hard...

Murder Mystery 2 Ending Explained – who kidnapped the Maharajah?

March 31 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film Murder Mystery 2, which will contain spoilers. In this sequel, Murder Mystery 2, Nick (Adam Sandler)...

Murder Mystery 2 Review – a sequel lacking humour and a good mystery

March 31 2023

We review the 2023 Netflix film Murder Mystery 2, which does not contain spoilers. In an age where sequels are no longer better than their...

My Kind of Country Season 1 Review – a refreshing reality series with heart

March 24 2023

We review the Apple TV Plus Reality series My Kind of Country Season 1, which was released on March 24, 2023. Reese Witherspoon has been...

I am Georgina Season 2 Review – an empty season that could have been filled with emotional depth

March 24 2023

We review the Netflix reality series I am Georgina Season 2, which was released on March 24, 2023. When it comes to reality stars, many...

Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Ending Explained – Does Ankit steal the diamonds?

March 24 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, which will contain spoilers. A flight attendant and her business partner are...

Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Review – an intense heist in the sky

March 24 2023

We review the 2023 Netflix movie Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, which does not contain spoilers. Director Ajay Singh creates a thrilling heist film 40,000 feet...