Rita Dorsch
Contributing since February, 2020
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About Rita Dorsch
Rita is a Film and TV feature writer with bylines at CBR.com, The Film Experience and Crooked Marquee to name a few. She teaches writing and theatre for Penn State, is a teaching artist for Pittsburgh's City Theatre Company's Young Playwright's program, and is the author of short fiction, poetry and plays. She loves everything from Oscar bait-y literary adaptations to Marvel and Star Wars movies.
Latest Articles
Downton Abbey's Greatest Mystery Was Never Solved
Downton Abbey Season 2's mystery had huge implications for who would inherit the estate and win the hand of Lady Mary. But who was Patrick?
What Is Dune's Mysterious 'Pain Box' - and How Does It Work?
One of Dune's best scenes revolves around a 15-centimeter green metal box. And why it exists is only the beginning of the story's lore.
5 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Franchises Heavily Influenced By Dune
Borrowing everything from its creature design to its worldview, these five popular franchises might never have existed without Dune's examples.
Dungeons & Dragons: How the '80s Cartoon Was Supposed to End
Production stopped on the 1980s Dungeons & Dragons TV series before the finale, but a script reveals the fate of the animated series' protagonists.
The Most TRAUMATIZING Classic Christmas Specials, Ranked
Holiday classics are supposed to fill the heart with joy, but these particular ones leave viewers with uncomfortable questions and nightmares.
The True Story Behind Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch
Wes Anderson's latest movie isn't strictly nonfiction, as The French Dispatch finds inspiration in true stories and real people.
The Gilded Age Cast and Character Guide
These are the major players in HBO's The Gilded Age, the semi-fictional tale of 1880s New York High Society.
The Best-Selling Books Coming to the Big Screen in 2022
Some big-time filmmakers and actors are hoping that these five bestselling novels can reach even broader audiences in movie form.
These Classic Novels Are Becoming Films in 2022 - But Most of Them Are Remakes
From Persuasion to Salem's Lot, studios are betting that these great works of literature will also make great movies... again.
The 2022 Oscar Nominations' Biggest Snubs
This year's Oscar nominations proved harder to predict than usual, with several categories shaken up by notable snubs.
Could Luke's Ultimatum to Grogu Signal the Downfall of His Jedi Academy?
In the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett, Luke may have set himself and his Academy on the wrong one when setting Grogu on the right path.
All the Unanswered Questions We Have Heading Into The Book of Boba Fett Finale
With The Book of Boba Fett's finale on the horizon, we take a look at all of the unanswered questions left by the latest Star Wars series.
Bryce Dallas Howard Can Revitalize Star Wars - Here's How
In her stints directing Star Wars television, Bryce Dallas Howard has proven she understands Star Wars' aesthetic and can deliver what fans want.
The Gilded Age: The History Behind HBO's New Period Drama
The Gilded Age's Russell and van Rhijn families are inspired by actual New York high society at the turn of the century.
The Book of Boba Fett Didn't Need to Be a Separate Show - Here's Why
Many of The Book of Boba Fett's problems could've been solved by making Boba a bigger character in The Mandalorian Season 3.
What Was the 'Night of a Thousand Tears' in Boba Fett's Mandalorian Episode?
Mandalorians persisted for 10,000 years, but recent history hasn't been as kind to the fierce warriors, as The Book of Boba Fett underscores.
The Best Restaurant Movies - and Where to Watch Them
These five movies give viewers a taste of life in the restaurant industry, from Boiling Point to Ratatouille.
The Book of Boba Fett Isn't Connecting With Audiences - Here's Why
Though they share the same galaxy and creative team, The Book of Boba Fett differs from The Mandalorian in its construction and purpose.
Don't Look Up Was Made for People Who Already Agree With Its Politics
The fiery online debate about whether Don't Look Up is "good" misunderstands who the dark satire is for and what it's really about.
Get Caught up on These Iconic Franchises Before Their 2022 Releases Drop
From Downton Abbey to The Lord of the Rings, there's still time to binge the films and series that come before these anticipated 2022 installments.