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Joshua Darlington-

Joshua Darlington

August, 2024
Film Studies Undergraduate Degree- 2:1
Once Upon A Time, Doctor Who, American Horror Story
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About Joshua Darlington

Josh is a writer from Wales in the UK. Growing up, he has always had a ion for film and TV, eventually choosing to complete an undergraduate film degree at university in Liverpool, UK. Upon completing his undergraduate degree, he has returned to university to complete postgraduate study in film studies, eager to learn and write more about film. When he isn’t watching films and TV, Josh is leading a theatre group at his university, preparing the for an showcase.

Josh’s favourite film genre is the film musical, in fact he competed his university dissertation on the 1950s film musical. Josh also enjoys comedy films, rom-coms, and the odd horror film. In of TV, he likes American fantasy shows such as Once Upon a Time, Lost, American Horror Story as well as sit-coms and some areas of reality TV. Josh also likes British TV and in currently making his way through the seasons of Doctor Who.

Industry Focus

Josh has been a professional writer since 2023, writing about film and TV for UK based websites. Josh had been writing for ScreenRant since 2024.

Favorite Media

Josh's favourite film genre is the film musical, with 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' being his favourite film.
Josh also loved American fantasy TV shows, his favourite being 'Once Upon a Time'

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Meryl Streep as Donna and Cher as Ruby in Mamma Mia
Cher's Mamma Mia! 2 Role Makes Absolutely No Sense If You Watch The Original 2008 Movie

Although it was so iconic, Cher's appearance as Ruby in Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again held a lot of inaccuracies from the first Mamma Mia movie.

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Why Once Upon A Time Introduced Two Different Cinderellas

Once Upon A Time introduced two different versions of Cinderella. The first was more stereotypical, the second was more original and interesting.

Jim Carrey as The Grinch looking inquisitively and Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor Augustus MayWho and Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier dressed up in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
24 Years Later, It's Clear That Jim Carey’s Grinch Didn’t Actually Hate Christmas

The Grinch was adamant that he hated Christmas in the 2000 film How The Grinch Stole Christmas, but what he really hated was people.

Kristin Chenoweth As Miss Coldwell In Schmigadoon! Season 2
Kristin Chenoweth’s 10 Best On-Screen Performances

Kristin Chenoweth has appeared in many films and TV shows throughout her ongoing career, but some stand out and are a lot better than others.

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Pale People in American Horror Story Double Feature Part 1 Red Tide
The 10 Best Supernatural Monsters in American Horror Story

There have been countless supernatural monsters in American Horror Story over the years, but some of them stand out above the rest.

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10 Guest Stars You Forgot Appeared In American Horror Story

American Horror Story has always had celebrities guest starring and making cameos on the show since the first season, but a lot of them are forgotten.

Fifteenth Doctor & Rogue from Doctor Who
Why Doctor Who's 15th Doctor Was Able To Let Rogue In So Easily

Usually in Doctor Who, it takes ages for The Doctor to open up to the possibility of love with another character, but it happened instant with Rogue.

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Regina Emma and Neal in Once Upon a Time surrounded by a blue background
10 Saddest Once Upon A Time Scenes

Over its seven-season run, Once Upon a Time has had many heart-breaking moments from character deaths to great romances seemingly ending.

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Kit Walker in American Horror Story
American Horror Story: Death Valley Missed A Prime Opportunity To Solve An 8-Year-Old Character Mystery

American Horror Story Death Valley had the perfect opportunity to bring back and finish Kit Walker's Asylum storyline, but decided against the idea.

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Alex Kingston as River Song in Doctor Who
Doctor Who's River Song Replacement Can't Repeat The Most Interesting Part Of Alex Kingston's Character

After his arrival, Jonathan Groff's Rogue can't copy the same traits that made River Song's love story with The Doctor so unique in Doctor Who.

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Brad Pitt Friends Thanksgiving Episode Was More Important For The Show Than You Think
Brad Pitt’s Friends Thanksgiving Episode Was More Important For The Show Than You Think

"The One With The Rumor" is the best Thanksgiving themed episode of Friends as it promotes the ideas of friendship and family and getting over hatred.

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