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Amanda Mazzillo

@mazzillofirefox

she/her πŸ’–πŸ’œπŸ’™ Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic / SCAD MFA in Dramatic Writing / horror and screwball comedy lover / words in Film Inquiry, Film Cred, Incluvie, Drunk Monkeys, Blossom Magazine β€” critic blog: filmjoyreviews

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#TheLifeOfChuck is a life-affirming wonder of a film that makes you want to surround yourself with everyone you love & appreciate what makes your life yours. The heart of Stephen King’s story shines in Mike Flanagan’s adaptation with beautifully honest performances from everyone.

04.06.2025 23:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Haven’t seen Materialists yet, but this is the vibe I’m getting.

04.06.2025 23:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He's still mad about this...

04.05.2025 23:37 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

monty python and the holy grail must now be remade frame-for-frame in columbus, ohio

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REVIEW: Thunderbolts - A Superhero Movie With Heart and an Important Message about Mental Health Thunderbolts*--directed by Jake Schreier and with a script written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo–is the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is a refreshing superhero film that...

filmjoyreviews.com/post/7825756... my review of #Thunderbolts

04.05.2025 01:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEW: The Ugly Stepsister - Grotesquely Beautiful Yet Unexpectedly Traditional Cinderella Adaptation The Ugly Stepsister is writer-director Emilie Blichfeldt's debut feature--and I can't wait to see what she does next. The Ugly Stepsister blends body horror with period fairy tale, creating a unique.....

filmjoyreviews.com/post/7819475... my review of The Ugly Stepsister

27.04.2025 03:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEW: Until Dawn - Different from the Game, but Still a Welcome Love Letter To Horror Turning a video game that is essentially the player trying to live through a horror movie--where every decision can change the story--is a daunting task. And the team behind the Until Dawn movie...

My review of Until Dawn "The game was made as a love letter to horror movies and let us make the decisions for the characters on screen. But in the end, the movie is its own love letter. And it works." #untildawn #filmreview filmjoyreviews.com/post/7818467...

26.04.2025 00:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sam Raimi has wrapped filming his next movie, β€˜SEND HELP’.

β€’ Described as a horror version of β€˜CASTAWAY’ mixed with β€˜MISERY’

β€’ Starring Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams

β€’ In theaters on January 30, 2026

24.04.2025 04:59 πŸ‘ 427 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 24

Well, I’m going up the road tonight

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grateful for friends letting me rant about things i know they don't care about at all

24.04.2025 16:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REVIEW: You Season Five - A Fitting Ending For TV's Least Self-Aware Narrator You has always been a well-crafted satire of literary tropes and how easily audiences move past horrific moments to maintain their fantasy. And season five is no exception.Β You follows serial killer.....

My review of YOU SEASON 5 is up now. "Season 5 gives us the perfect ending for Joe Goldberg–and its one we might never have expected, but it’s ultimately what he deserves."

24.04.2025 15:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was so close to doing a double feature of Pride & Prejudice and The Ugly Stepsister until I remembered how early I have to be up in the morning.

19.04.2025 00:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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watched for the first time today - crimes of passion (1984)

09.04.2025 00:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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04.04.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In my opinion, The Casting of Frank Stone fails as a choices matter game because every ending is the same, just with a different set of characters surviving. The actual ending scene is the same.

31.03.2025 02:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I brought a change of clothes to work, so I can do something for my birthday after work!

29.03.2025 12:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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I've been working on some typography designs that could be bumper stickers? What do you think?

28.03.2025 00:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's my favorite scene from the Death of a Unicorn trailer. Perfect to share on talk show appearances.

26.03.2025 02:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Overheard somebody in the movie theater lobby say β€œthey can’t just change what it means to be fair a quarter into the movie” If Snow White…isn’t that the point?

24.03.2025 22:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seeing Death of a Unicorn in my Paul Rudd Fan Club shirt (last picture is the back of the shirt)

24.03.2025 22:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Birthday gift to myself πŸ’–

23.03.2025 23:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I want to write, but I’ve felt exhausted after work lately.

23.03.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My phone autocorrected β€œif you want to watch a movie, I’m free” to β€œif you want to watch a movie, I’m pretty”

11.03.2025 04:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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imgur.com Discover the magic of the internet at Imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and ...

I designed a bumper sticker. tell me what you think. imgur.com/a/ePSCCsK

03.03.2025 19:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tried to reply to a β€œwhich actor do you think should play a vampire” post on threads, but it wouldn’t let me post. Here’s my answer

27.02.2025 23:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Review - THE MONKEY: A Delightfully Bloody Horror Comedy That Sticks With You The Monkey--written and directed by Osgood Perkins--is an adaptation of Stephen King's short story. The film follows twin brothers Hal and Bill--played by Christian Convery as children and Theo James....

My review of The Monkey is up now on Film Joy. filmjoyreviews.tumblr.com/post/7756788...

16.02.2025 22:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Monkey was so much fun & I had my first time seeing one of my reviews quoted in the theater during the Hell of a Summer trailer!

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It’s me and The Monkey tonight πŸ’–

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