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Amanda Mazzillo

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Biography:

Amanda Mazzillo is a writer with an MFA in Dramatic Writing from SCAD and a BA in Writing & Linguistics and Film Studies minor from Georgia Southern University. She enjoys writing comedy and exploring all forms of media. Her Twitter name is a bad pun: @mazzillofirefox

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Broadcast News, Sullivan's Travels, and Evil Dead II

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
You: Season 5 (2025) 79% EDIT “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. ” – Film Joy Apr 24, 2025 Full Review You: Season 4 (2023) 92% EDIT “You Season 4 Part 1 takes the captivating thriller series in a new direction–trapping Joe in his own whodunnit–with darkly humorous satire and captivating performances–especially from Penn Badgley, Charlotte Ritchie, Amy-Leigh Hickman, and Tilly Keeper.” – Film Joy Feb 9, 2023 Full Review Mythic Quest: Season 3 (2022) 95% EDIT “Every season of Mythic Quest is funnier and more heartfelt[]as we fall in love with every character–the more flawed the better. Mythic Quest is cynical and heartwarmingly sincere, reflecting the flawed nature of humanity and quest to find where we belong.” – Film Joy Jan 6, 2023 Full Review From Scratch: Season 1 (2022) 86% EDIT “From Scratch tells a familiar fish-out-of-water romance in a unique, but overlong, way–exploring how relationships can change over time. The chemistry between Zoe Saldana and Eugenio Mastandrea makes for a memorable romantic tale.” – Film Joy Oct 16, 2022 Full Review The Pentaverate: Season 1 (2022) 27% EDIT “The Pentaverate is a funny satire of secret societies/conspiracies and great return to form for Mike Myers who plays 8 characters, all of which have moments to shine and are never overpowering. Lydia West expresses wonderful comedic talent every episode.” – Film Joy Jun 11, 2022 Full Review Hard Cell: Season 1 (2022) 18% 3/5 EDIT “Hard Cell is a sometimes dated, but sometimes delightful blend of sketch and sitcom tropes that utilizes Catherine Tate's many comedic talents along with a talented ensemble bringing this women's prison and all of its inmates to life.” – Film Joy Apr 23, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 8 (2022) EDIT “These final two episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel show the importance of a strong ensemble and allowing all those characters to have great storylines and moments to express their talents.” – Film Joy Mar 30, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 7 (2022) EDIT “These final two episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel show the importance of a strong ensemble and allowing all those characters to have great storylines and moments to express their talents.” – Film Joy Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 9 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly Save the World is a delightful blend of teen romance, horror, and comedy that will draw you into the world of these wonderful characters, each brought to life with expert performances. ” – Film Joy Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 8 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly Save the World is a wonderful blend of teen comedydrama and monster-of-the-week goodness. Episode 8 Hair beautifully explores the importance of friendship, honesty, and working together.” – Film Joy Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 7 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly Save the World 'Lips is a wonderful example of LGBT stories, coming-of-age comedy, with fun, gooey monster moments and strong performances from everyone in its ensemble.” – Film Joy Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 6 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly Save the World is a thoughtful, heartwarming series exploring monsters and head explosions in the midst of its heartfelt moments of friendship, love, and acceptance.” – Film Joy Mar 9, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 5 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly Save the World ... A-borg is a beautifully haunting exploration of pain, grief, and the importance of love in both friendships and familial relationships. This episode is a deeply emotional journey that explores Astrid and Lilly's pasts” – Film Joy Mar 9, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 4 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly is a perfect version of the monster-of-the-week genre, which always captures a wonderful blend of tense moments with more light-hearted and sometimes absurd moments of humor. ” – Film Joy Mar 9, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 3 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly is the perfect example of what a monster-of-the-week show can be. Each episode blends its absurdist humor and heart with more challenging moments, allowing us to feel close to each character ” – Film Joy Mar 9, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 2 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly is a heartwarming, darkly comedic tale of friendship and acceptance, with just enough suspenseful and sometimes goopy moments to showcase the depths the sci-fi and horror genre can explore.” – Film Joy Mar 9, 2022 Full Review Astrid & Lilly Save the World: Season 1, Episode 1 (2022) EDIT “Astrid & Lilly's first episode throws us into its wacky, wonderful, and heartfelt world. This episode introduces us to a collection of memorable characters, each with their own insecurities and personalities. ” – Film Joy Mar 9, 2022 Full Review Sweet Magnolias: Season 2 (2022) 80% EDIT “Sweet Magnolias is an endlessly uplifting and hopeful series with just the right amounts of enticing drama, and this second season is no exception. This season is filled with memorable, emotionally resonant performances, enticing stories,” – Film Joy Mar 8, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 6 (2022) EDIT “iThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel/i episodes iHow to Chew Quietly and Influence People/i and iMaisel vs Lennon: The Cut Contest/i deal with ideas of revenge, overcoming our past mistakes, and exploring new avenues, both in our career and our lives.” – Film Joy Mar 8, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 5 (2022) EDIT “iThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel/i episodes iHow to Chew Quietly and Influence People/i and iMaisel vs Lennon: The Cut Contest/i deal with ideas of revenge, overcoming our past mistakes, and exploring new avenues, both in our career and our lives.” – Film Joy Mar 8, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 4 (2022) EDIT “These two episodes are entrancing and emotionally resonant with captivating performancesespecially from Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Stephanie Hsu, and Tony Shalhoubcapturing how we handle grief, find new paths for ourselves, and overcome obstacles.” – Film Joy Mar 8, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 3 (2022) EDIT “These two episodes are entrancing and emotionally resonant with strong performances capturing how we handle grief, find new paths for ourselves, and overcome obstacles. ” – Film Joy Mar 8, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 2 (2022) EDIT “These first two episodes of iThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel/i start the season off well with memorable performances, charming comedic moments, and stellar production and costume design highlighting 1960.” – Film Joy Mar 8, 2022 Full Review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 4, Episode 1 (2022) EDIT “These first two episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel start the season off well with memorable performances, charming comedic moments, and stellar production and costume design highlighting 1960.” – Film Joy Mar 8, 2022 Full Review Saved by the Bell: Season 1 (2020) 76% EDIT “This newest incarnation of Saved by the Bell expertly blends its nostalgia with quick-paced comedy and an update of the original show for a modern teen audience.” – Film Inquiry Jan 23, 2021 Full Review
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