RoleEntertainment Writer
LocationToronto, Canada
ExpertiseFilm and TV, Pop Culture, Entertainment
Contribution265 articles published since June 2022

Amanda Guarragi

Amanda Guarragi joined Ready Steady Cut as an Entertainment Writer in June 2022. She is a Toronto-based film critic who has covered the Toronto International Film Festival, the Sundance Film Festival, the Austin Film Festival, and HorrorFest International. She has been writing consistently for over eight years.

Amanda also launched her website and YouTube channel, Candid Cinema, where she shares 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 everything and is always looking forward to the award season.

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

In Re/Member, Asuka and her friends spend the majority of the film trying to find the body parts, and along the way, they find more...

‘Re/Member’ Review – A Dreaded Supernatural Time Loop

February 15 2023

Supernatural films are able to play around with ghosts and apparitions, which makes the genre extremely fun to watch. If you believe in the afterlife...

‘A Sunday Affair’ Ending Explained – Who Does Sunday Choose?

February 15 2023

When Toyin discovers her cancer diagnosis in A Sunday Affair, she runs to Uche to tell her. At the same time, Uche wants to tell...

‘A Sunday Affair’ Review – Female Friendships Can Conquer The World

February 15 2023

What starts as a film about healthy female friendships turns into a deceit-filled story, all because of one man named Sunday (Oris Erhuero). Men can...

‘All the Places’ Review – A Sweet Story About Siblings Reconnecting

February 15 2023

The relationship between siblings can sometimes be strained, but they always end up being there for each other. Growing up, siblings may argue and fight...

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...

Anime Shows like ‘Record of Ragnarok’ That Have Compelling Stories

January 28 2023

Record of Ragnarok is an anime that has a pretty wicked concept. Every 1000 years, the Gods’ Council assembles to decide the fate of humanity. After...

‘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

An anthology is only as good as its strongest story, and unfortunately, Fahad Alammari didn’t order his stories properly in Alkhallat+ to keep audiences engaged. The...

‘Alkhallat+’ Review – A Fun Concept That Fizzles In the Second Half

January 20 2023

Alkhallat+ is an anthology piece that is difficult to execute in a two-hour film. Some pieces will be more engaging than others, and it comes down...

‘The Test’ Season 2 Review – A Change In Leadership, Changes Perspectives

January 13 2023

In 2020, The Test: A New Era for Australia’s Team premiered on Prime Video. It’s a series that explores the highs and lows of Australia’s cricket...