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

In His Shadow Ending Explained – does Adamma live?

March 18 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film In His Shadow, which will contain spoilers. Unfortunately, the story leaves much to the imagination as...

In His Shadow Review – an empty and generic fraternal story

March 18 2023

Directed by Marc Fouchard, we review the 2023 Netflix film In His Shadow, which does not contain spoilers. In His Shadow explores the relationship between two...

Love at First Kiss Ending Explained – who does Javier choose?

March 4 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film Love at First Kiss, which will contain spoilers. Love at First Kiss follows the life of...

Love At First Kiss Review – a complicated romance between friends

March 4 2023

Directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azua, we review the 2023 Netflix film Love at First Kiss, which does not contain spoilers. Love can be extremely...

Tonight You’re Sleeping With Me Review and Ending Explained – A Heartbreaking Romantic Drama About Choosing The Right Person

March 1 2023

In Tonight You’re Sleeping With Me, a married woman must choose between her neglectful husband and an ex-boyfriend who was too young for her at the...

10 Sweet Romantic Movies like Your Place or Mine you must watch

February 20 2023

In Your Place or Mine, two best friends who live miles apart still stay in touch after agreeing years ago that they wouldn’t date each other...

Hello Tomorrow! Season 1 Review – a futuristic dreamworld created to avoid family hardships

February 18 2023

It always takes one inspirational man with charisma to sell absolutely anything, and in Hello Tomorrow!, Jack is the one man who sells a dream....

Re/Member Ending Explained – Does Asuka succeed?

February 15 2023

This article discusses the ending of the Netflix film Re/Member and will contain spoilers. In Re/Member, a high school student and her friends are trapped...

Re/Member Review – A dreaded supernatural time loop

February 15 2023

This review of the Netflix film Re/Member does not contain spoilers. Supernatural films are able to play around with ghosts and apparitions, which makes the...

A Sunday Affair Ending Explained – who does Sunday choose?

February 15 2023

We discuss the ending of the 2023 Netflix film A Sunday Affair, which will contain spoilers. A Sunday Affair is about two best friends, Uche...

A Sunday Affair Review – Female friendships can conquer the world

February 15 2023

We review the 2023 Netflix film A Sunday Affair, which does not contain spoilers. What starts as a film about healthy female friendships turns into...

All the Places Review – a sweet story about siblings reconnecting

February 15 2023

Directed by Pitipol Ybarra, we review the 2023 Netflix film All the Places, which does not contain spoilers. The relationship between siblings can sometimes be...

Stromboli Ending Explained – does Sara reveal her secrets?

February 5 2023

We discuss the ending of the Netflix film Stromboli (2022), which will contain spoilers. Stromboli is about this recently divorced woman who decided to register for...

Stromboli (2022) Review – an insightful story about womanhood

February 5 2023

We review the Netflix film Stromboli (2022), which does not contain spoilers. Stromboli is a lighthearted film about heartbreak and reinventing who you are. After...

Gunther’s Millions Review – a loving story that descends into madness because of greed

February 2 2023

We review the Netflix documentary series Gunther’s Millions, which was released on February 1st, 2023.  It starts out as a harmless inheritance for Gunther, a...

10 Anime Shows like Record of Ragnarok you must watch

January 28 2023

We discuss 10 anime shows like Record of Ragnarok you must watch. Keep this list handy and add it to your watch list. Record of...

‘Mission Majnu’ Review – An Empty True Story That Could Have Been More Emotional

January 20 2023

Mission Majnu is based on a true story about an Indian agent who marries a Pakistani woman. He tries his best to stay out of the...

Alkhallat+ Ending Explained – is there a lesson learned at the end?

January 20 2023

We discuss the ending of the Netflix film Alkhallat+ which will contain spoilers. An anthology is only as good as its strongest story, and unfortunately,...

Alkhallat+ Review – a fun concept that fizzles in the second half

January 20 2023

We review the Netflix film Alkhallat+, which does not contain spoilers. Alkhallat+ is an anthology piece that is difficult to execute in a two-hour film. Some...

The Test Season 2 Review – a change in leadership, changes perspectives

January 13 2023

We review the Prime Video documentary series The Test Season 2, which was released on January 13th, 2023. In 2020 The Test: A New Era for...