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Amanda Sink

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Biography:

I've spent the vast majority of my life clamoring to whatever television and film entities are available to me - to enjoy, critique, and share with others. Having my B.S degree minor in Film has helped me cultivate a high level of appreciation for the art of cinema. I'm fascinated with the level of work that goes into the producing these mediums and I relish in the experience of being transported into the world that the given movie or show decides to place me at. I've often said that a good movie is comparable to riding a roller coaster (except much better), because your adrenaline and anticipation rise for a movie like it would a thrill ride would. But if you imagine the winding of a ride (ups and downs), the changes and emotions you encounter during a movie is just as fluctuating.

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Movies TV Shows
Shell (2024) 63% 6/10 EDIT “A stylish blend of sci-fi satire and emotional depth, Shell explores the cost of beauty and identity in a future where youth comes at a chilling price.” – The Hollywood Outsider Sep 29, 2025 Full Review The Life of Chuck (2024) 80% 8.5/10 EDIT “The Life of Chuck is a lively summer surprise that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 7, 2025 Full Review 40 Acres (2024) 89% 7/10 EDIT “Anchored by a powerful performance from Danielle Deadwyler, 40 Acres is a gripping and emotionally resonant post-apocalyptic thriller that masterfully blends high-stakes action with deep themes of family, loyalty, and the human need for connection.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 7, 2025 Full Review Redux Redux (2025) 98% 9/10 EDIT “Redux Redux is a haunting, gripping tale of grief and vengeance, with raw performances led by Michaela McManus, and a powerful exploration of loss and redemption.” – The Hollywood Outsider Apr 2, 2025 Full Review Good Boy (2025) 90% 6/10 EDIT “Good Boy is a visually captivating horror film told from a dog's perspective, offering a fresh, disorienting experience, though its story falls short of fully realizing its intriguing premise.” – The Hollywood Outsider Apr 2, 2025 Full Review Summer of 69 (2025) 89% 8/10 EDIT “Summer of 69 is a charming throwback to 90s sex comedies, while depicting the value of self-confidence.” – The Hollywood Outsider Apr 2, 2025 Full Review Another Simple Favor (2025) 58% 7.5/10 EDIT “Another Simple Favor achieves the surprising result of delivering another outlandish story that somehow works despite occasional stretches in logic, and once again the leads shine.” – The Hollywood Outsider Mar 8, 2025 Full Review The Unbreakable Boy (2025) 43% 5.5/10 EDIT “All the pieces are here for a heartwarming classic of a film, yet the script could not quite flesh out a story impactful nor focused enough to justify our journey with these characters.” – The Hollywood Outsider Feb 20, 2025 Full Review Skincare (2024) 68% 6.5/10 EDIT “Skincare is an intense comedic thriller, highlighted by a resounding performance from Elizabeth Banks.” – The Hollywood Outsider Aug 15, 2024 Full Review Black Box Diaries (2024) 99% 9/10 EDIT “Black Box Diaries is an intimate exploration into the absolute absurdity of Japan’s decades-old rape laws and the lengths to which a rape or sexual assault victim must go through for justice.” – The Hollywood Outsider Mar 12, 2024 Full Review I Love You Forever (2024) 78% 7/10 EDIT “I Love You Forever is a heartbreaking yet necessary social commentary on dating today with insight into the trauma of a painful, confusing, and chaotically abusive relationship.” – The Hollywood Outsider Mar 11, 2024 Full Review The Channel (2023) 67% 6.5/10 EDIT “The Channel integrates Irish roots with vicious, military-like choreography in bloody action sequences, tension, and a dash of heart.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 14, 2023 Full Review American Carnage (2022) 57% 6.5/10 EDIT “American Carnage eases into its horror flick roots and puts a fun twist on audience’s expectations by the end.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 14, 2022 Full Review Sissy (2022) 96% 6/10 EDIT “Sissy is a wickedly fun exploration of the unraveling obsession with social status and cancel culture.” – The Hollywood Outsider Mar 24, 2022 Full Review X (2022) 94% 8.5/10 EDIT “X is a uniquely chilling slasher horror with pristine gore, a brilliant cast, loads of fun, and will make anyone scream out loud.” – The Hollywood Outsider Mar 16, 2022 Full Review Private Desert (2021) 91% 7/10 EDIT “Deserto Particular, a.k.a. Private Desert, bewitchingly explores the story of who we all are through Daniel and Sara.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jan 17, 2022 Full Review Minamata (2020) 78% 6/10 EDIT “Johnny Depp returns to the character work that built his career in Minamata.” – The Hollywood Outsider Dec 17, 2021 Full Review Halloween Kills (2021) 38% 5.5/10 EDIT “Halloween Kills strays from the identity of the iconic serial killer, leaving only bloody remnants behind.” – The Hollywood Outsider Oct 16, 2021 Full Review Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) 60% 4/10 EDIT “Gunpowder Milkshake misses its mark and does a disservice to the otherwise talented cast. The script is so bad, you'd think they teamed up with Tommy Wiseau.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 14, 2021 Full Review Black Widow (2021) 79% 7.5/10 EDIT “Black Widow's triumphant return to the big screen parallels the dark storyline with the real-life horrors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and historical female oppression.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 12, 2021 Full Review Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021) 84% 6.5/10 EDIT “Fear Street plays like a love song to the 90s with feverishly fun kills and an outstanding soundtrack.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 7, 2021 Full Review North Hollywood (2021) 78% 6/10 EDIT “Much of North Hollywood is by the book, but if you're looking for a short and sweet coming-of-age film about dreams and navigating male bonds, it's worth a rental.” – The Hollywood Outsider May 15, 2021 Full Review Supernova (2020) 89% 6.5/10 EDIT “Relying most heavily on the two leads' delivery and chemistry, Supernova's tale of accepting mortality through the eyes of love will captivate you.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jan 30, 2021 Full Review Outside the Wire (2021) 37% 7/10 EDIT “With Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris at the ever-engaging helm, Outside the Wire gives us an intellectually subtle debate on AI technology as a war machine alongside human soldiers.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Happiest Season (2020) 82% 6.5/10 EDIT “Happiest Season takes a traditional Christmas movie formula, wraps it in romance, comedy, and heart, and secures it with a beautiful rainbow ribbon.” – The Hollywood Outsider Nov 25, 2020 Full Review
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