Hello, everyone and welcome to Candid Cinema.

My name is Amanda Guarragi, and I am a Toronto-based entertainment journalist. You can find more of my work on 1ST Reviews, Ready Steady Cut and Maude’s Book Club, but this site is mine. I’ve been writing reviews for six years and love growing in this community. My goal is to craft a balanced review and express the pros and cons of any film for readers.

The name “Candid Cinema” came to me simply because I always want to be honest about the films or series I watch and provide fair criticism. Since I was a young girl, movies have been a lifeline, from MGM musicals to mob movies; I was exposed to a variety of films. And I have continued to expand my palette every year.

As an accredited press, I’ve been invited to cover festivals such as TIFF and Sundance. The festival circuit is something I hold dear to my heart, and you can find my yearly coverage on the site. Writing about film has been an honour, and recently I’ve expanded to video content with my YouTube channel ‘Candid Cinema.’

If you love movies and want an honest and reliable critic, you’re in the right place.

Feel free to follow me on the following platforms: Twitter: @amxndareviews Letterboxd: amxndareviews Instagram: amandaguarragi Until next time, keep watching movies xo