Maria Loreto
School
University Of Miami
Expertise
Movies, TV, Books, Video Games
- Maria is a freelance writer for /Film.
- She is a critic and writer of lifestyle and media.
- She has written about films and art for a variety of printed and digital publications, including Paperback Paris, Different Leaf, and more.
Experience
Maria is a critic and writer based in New York. She is originally from Venezuela and studied film criticism at the University of Miami. She has been writing professionally for over 5 years. She's worked in a variety of publications, as an editor and contributing writer in The Fresh Toast, and as a features editor in Paperback Paris. She's written articles about film and cannabis for the printed edition of Different Leaf, and for a variety of websites.
Education
Maria started studying filmmaking at the University of Miami. She later changed her major to film criticism, a topic that while understudied blends her love of film and writing in one place.
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Stories By Maria Loreto
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From underground classics to the rise of New Queer Cinema to mainstream blockbusters, these are our picks for the most influential LGBTQ+ movies ever made.
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Paul Verhoeven's movies can be campy, violent, horny, or just plain unpredictable, but they're never boring. Here are his best (and his worst).
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This year was overstuffed with brand-new horror offerings. We narrowed 'em down to a dozen favorites, and ranked them for you.
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Fun, a little trashy, and filled to the brim with '90s nostalgia — that's Cruel Intentions in a nutshell, and it's true of these other pulpy thrillers, too.
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You may not love these movies on your first watch, but you'll certainly never forget them.
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While filming some of the most frightening horror movies ever made, the scares didn't end when the cameras stopped rolling.
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Ending your HBO Max subscription once 2020 ends? This list of movies headed to the service may make you think twice before hitting that cancel button.
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Sofia Coppola's talent is undeniable, and her films are the source of endless conversations. Here is her entire filmography, ranked from worst to best.
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Stanley Kubrick was known for his attention to detail, which included crafting deep, nuanced characters. All his characters are memorable; these 10 are iconic.
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Men in search of redemption, heartfelt romance, and killer needle drops. That's what you'll find in Cameron Crowe's movies, ranked here from worst to best.
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Scarlett Johansson is much more than just an Avenger. From sci-fi thrillers to hard-hitting dramas, here are her best movies, ranked from best to worst.