Maria Loreto
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About Maria Loreto
Maria is a writer and editor based in New York, with a decade of experience covering culture and entertainment. Her work has been published in HOLA!, SlashFilm, TheGamer, Different Leaf, and more.
What's a recent obsession?
Maria recently watched and became obsessed with Ginger Snaps. She loves practical effects and movies set in the aughts.
What's your origin story?
When she was a kid, Maria used to play and replay her The Lion King VHS tape until it broke. That manifests today in her love of movies, heartbreaking stories, and collecting Blu-rays.
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