Marianne Paluso

Marianne Paluso

Freelance writer and artist. MA in English & Children’s Literature. I love movies!

Favorite films

  • The Sound of Music
  • You've Got Mail
  • The Goonies
  • The Secret Garden

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  • Darby O'Gill and the Little People

    ★★★

  • That Funny Feeling

    ★★★

  • On an Island with You

    ★★★★

  • Skirts Ahoy!

    ★★★½

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  • The Secret Garden

    The Secret Garden

    ★★★★★

    The way this movie became my personality and informed my taste as a child cannot be overstated.

  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    ★★★½

    The weakest in the series but still a top-notch children’s film. It’s slow moving and some scenes feel stilted but it ends on a strong note. Kenneth Branagh makes me laugh! “Fawkes the Phoenix” is a glorious musical cue.

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  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    ★★★★★

    “It’s Levi-O-sa, not Levi-o-SA!!” Re-visiting after quite a few years and it’s just as magical! Filled childlike wonder, just the right amount of darkness, and the kids are adorable. The Mirror of Erised scene still gets me. Incredible beginning to the series!!

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