Amanda Mazzillo

Amanda Mazzillo Incluvie Sep 22, 2026 4/5 If you want to see a delightfully unique mockumentary that has a deep appreciation for film and wants to celebrate the highs and lows of trying to get an indie film made, My Movie Starring Paul Dano is a great choice. Go to Full Review My Movie Starring Paul Dano (2025) 91% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Jul 4, 2026 The Addiction of Hope is a complex character study focusing on the importance of knowing and listening to yourself, even when you think it’s too late to make a change. Anne-Marie Johnson and Harley Jane Kozak give wonderful, realistic performances Go to Full Review The Addiction of Hope (2025) 100% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Jun 19, 2026 That Alien, Sound is a wonderfully original film all about celebrating existence, what makes us unique, and the importance of family and friends. Go to Full Review That Alien, Sound (2025) - - - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy May 9, 2026 Magic Hour is a genuine tale of love, spending just as much time in the good moments as the bad, mirroring the unique, unexpectedness of life. Go to Full Review Magic Hour (2025) 61% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Apr 21, 2026 Webley and Machoian crafted an emotionally resonant drama filled with hope, dread, and tension–and a central performance from John Magaro that will stay with you for a long time Go to Full Review Omaha (2025) 91% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Mar 25, 2026 If you are looking for a low-key romantic dramedy with strong performances–especially Amanda Peet as Dianne– and its fair share of awkward humor, Fantasy Life is worth a watch. Matthew Shear shows promise as a writer and director Go to Full Review Fantasy Life (2025) 82% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Mar 6, 2026 Rod Blackhurst’s Dolly is a gritty, gory throwback to 1970s horror that comes alive with its cinematography and production design, harkening back to backwoods homegrown slashers [...] and dysfunctional family horrors Go to Full Review Dolly (2025) 60% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Jan 31, 2026 Send Help feels like a screwball comedy filled with psychological torture, blood spurts, and projectile vomit. [...] Send Help is an over-the-top, delightfully silly horror-comedy filled with absurdity, gore, and compelling performances from its leads. Go to Full Review Send Help (2026) 92% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Jan 3, 2026 Everything I Ever Wanted is at times a charming coming-of-age story about what we are willing to sacrifice for success, but gets bogged down by unnecessary romance. When focused on friendship and family relationships, Everything I Ever Wanted thrives. Go to Full Review Everything I Ever Wanted (2025) - - - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Dec 4, 2025 The Dummy Detective is filled to the brim with jokes, delightful absurdity, and surprising twists. If a detective comedy starring a ventriloquist with his dummy as partner sounds like a fun time, you definitely should check out The Dummy Detective. Go to Full Review The Dummy Detective (2025) - - - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Oct 31, 2025 Billy Magnussen is a clear star in Violent Ends--giving us one of his most powerful and captivating performances to date. John-Michael Powell's Violent Ends is a tension-filled emotionally resonant southern crime thriller with excellent performances. Go to Full Review Violent Ends (2025) 68% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Sep 23, 2025 Coyotes is a fun, over-the-top horror romp that would be a perfect choice for when you just want to turn your brain off for a while and enjoy some gory horror fun. Go to Full Review Coyotes (2025) 58% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Jul 22, 2025 Magnetosphere is exceptional at bringing such a complex topic to life–allowing the audience an insight into Maggie’s inner-life, showing us how she perceives the world. Go to Full Review Magnetosphere (2024) 100% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy May 28, 2025 A Fantastic Relationship is a captivating character study with laugh-out-loud scenes blended perfectly with emotional character moments that make us root for a relationship we know is dysfunctional. I can't wait to see what Bridge Stuart makes next. Go to Full Review A Fantastic Relationship (2024) - - - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy May 26, 2025 At times, Fear Street: Prom Queen is a fun, nostalgic slasher with some memorable kill scenes but overall, the film feels too predictable and the characters don't stand out. Go to Full Review Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) 28% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy May 4, 2025 Thunderbolts* is the best Marvel movie in years, harkening back to the hopeful, emotional stories that made us fall in love with our favorite Marvel characters on the big screen. Go to Full Review Thunderbolts (2025) 88% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Apr 27, 2025 The Ugly Stepsister is a biting satire of beauty standards as well as the false notions of fairy tale romance we are told as children. This film is all about how damaging it is to change ourselves to fit a narrow view of what it means to be beautiful. Go to Full Review The Ugly Stepsister (2024) 96% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Apr 26, 2025 Until Dawn is clearly a horror movie made by fans of the genre--and with each blood-curdling moment, we can't wait to see what comes next. This is a delightfully gory love letter to horror with buckets of blood and stellar practical effects Go to Full Review Until Dawn (2025) 52% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Feb 16, 2025 Osgood Perkins keeps showing us his immense talent and range. [...] The Monkey is a gleefully sadistic, outrageously funny horror comedy with some of the most creative–and most demented–kills I've seen in years. And I couldn't get enough. Go to Full Review The Monkey (2025) 77% - -

Amanda Mazzillo Film Joy Jan 30, 2025 Companion succeeds as a darkly hilarious, blood-soaked, fun romp while still giving quality focus to its feminist themes. [...] Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher give stellar performances and you can tell why they are both becoming household names. Go to Full Review Companion (2025) 93% - -