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Arya Desai-Contributor

Arya Desai

Contributor

September, 2024
Studied journalism and theatre at the University of Southern California
theater, Entertainment
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About Arya Desai

Arya Desai is an LA-based actor and journalist. She recently graduated from USC where she majored in journalism and theatre. With an entertainment background, Arya loves keeping up-to-date with all of Hollywood's latest tv/ film hits. 

In the past, she has worked as a staff writer/ contributer for Annenberg Media, Viterbi Magazine, and Gut Instinct Media. 


 

Favorite Media

Arya Desai is a fan of many shows and films,  but specifically enjoys film and TV that focuses on female/ BIPOC led stories. 

Her current favorite shows are Bridgerton, Sex and the City, and Fleabag. 

Industry Focus

Arya Desai has been writing published work since 2021, when she began as a staff writer for Annenberg Media. 

Though she has trained in multiple disciplines of journalism, she is especially fascinated with arts/ entertainment (which she focused on in undergrad). She often writes about TV and Film. 

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Imagery from Wicked and Les Mis
10 Best Movie Musical Numbers Of All Time

The best movie musical numbers capture the essence and spirit of their shows through song, and translate to the screen perfectly.

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Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) posing in Wicked
10 Best Wicked Scenes That Highlight Glinda & Elphaba's Powerful Friendship

Wicked's Elphaba and Glinda teach audiences many important lessons about the power of friendship, standing by each other in moments of crisis.

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Imagery from Selena and Frida
10 Best Biopics About Influential Women

The best biopics about women reflect the true life stories of figures whose resilience and hard-fought success still inspire people decades later.

imagery from Paris Blues, Daisies and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
10 Classic 1960s Movies That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Several classic 1960s movies have paved the way for films of today for their technical and thematic brilliance.

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Imagery from Young Sheldon, Star Trek The Next Generation and The Walking Dead
10 "Final" TV Episodes That Were Never The Real Ending

While these TV episodes may have been presented as the definitive finale, the story carried on with one or more spin-offs, stalling the ending.

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Imagery from The Holiday, When Harry Met Sally and Elf
10 Best Rom-Coms To Watch During The Holiday Season

Some of the best holiday films are romantic comedies with a touch of seasonal magic, including the iconic Love Actually, Last Christmas, and Elf.

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10 TV Characters Who Deserved Better Than Their Shows Gave Them

Several beloved TV characters were given unfairly rough storylines and unhappy endings, diminishing their development and hurting their shows.

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Imagery-from-I'll-Be-Home-for-Christmas-and-The-Santa-Clause
10 Best Disney Christmas Movies

The best Disney Christmas movies leave the audience with important messages, and provide a heartwarming viewing experience for the holidays.

Imagery from All of Us Are Dead and Alchemy of Souls
10 Dark K-Dramas That Also Have A Comedic Side

Some of the best dark K-dramas also have moments of comedy, from the love triangle in All of Us Are Dead to the awkwardness of Alchemy Of Souls.

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Imagery from Love, Death, and Robots and What If
10 Best Animated Anthology TV Shows, Ranked

From Matrix and Star Wars to original stories, some of the best animated shows of all time are anthologies that play with different styles and genres.

Imagery from The Rifleman and Cheyenne
10 Old-School Western TV Shows That Still Hold Up Today

Some of these old-school Western TV shows hold up surprisingly well and are still entertaining to today's audiences, seeking out more Westerns.

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Imagery from Blood Red Sky and 30 Days of Night
10 Underrated Vampire Movies That Deserve Much More Love

From remakes and adaptations to original stories, some underrated vampire films deserve more love when compared to box office hits and big franchises.

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Imagery of Michael York as
10 Old School Sci-Fi Films That Are Still Awesome Today

There are some old-school Sci-Fi films worth watching that make commentary about society and stand the test of time, paving the way for modern Sci-Fi.

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