Rita Dorsch
School
Carnegie Mellon University, University Of St Andrews
Expertise
Star Wars, Game Of Thrones & House Of The Dragon, The Oscars
- Rita has been writing for Looper since 2022, covering all aspects of the hottest movies and TV shows and the actors that bring them to life.
- She's an awards season obsessive and a genre nerd with a true passion for the entertainment industry and the joy that it brings.
- Her wide-ranging tastes encompass everything from the lowest-budget indies to tentpole franchises such as Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones.
Experience
Rita is a writer and educator with more than 10 years' experience in both fields. She began her writing career with an internship at Premiere Magazine. She has since covered entertainment and pop culture for Looper, Grunge, CBR, Crooked Marquee, and The Film Experience. She has also taught writing and theatre for Thiel College, Kent State University, and Penn State University.
Education
Rita earned bachelor's degrees in English and drama from Carnegie Mellon University, where she graduated with honors. She received a master's in creative writing from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where her dissertation received distinction.
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Stories By Rita Dorsch
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"House of the Dragon" is bursting at its green and black seams with spectacle. Here are the most pause-worthy moments from "House of the Dragon" Season 1.
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"House of the Dragon" contains many direct references to the source material. Here are lines in "House of the Dragon" Season 1 that mean more than you think.
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From sudden death to surprising adaptational changes, these are the moments from "House of the Dragon" Season 1 that upset fans most.
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HBO's "House of the Dragon" is based on a book by George R.R. Martin. Here are the biggest differences between the show and the source material.
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It's not called "House of the Dragon" for nothing. The "Game of Thrones" prequel show features a bunch of dragons, and we're breaking down every single one.
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In "Game of Thrones," your family name means everything for your destiny. Which "Game of Thrones" House would you belong to according to your zodiac sign?
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Bully-turned-babysitter Steve Harrington is one of the greatest parts of "Stranger Things," and we're here to rank his best and worst episodes.
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"Werewolf by Night" is a loving homage to the horror classics of the '30s, '40s, and '50s. Here is the ending of "Werewolf by Night" explained.
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It's worth exploring how the third adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front builds on its predecessors, and just how it builds to its darkly poetic ending.
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Roberto Benigni's 1997 Oscar juggernaut "Life is Beautiful" became a trailblazing classic. We look back on how it came to be, how it has aged, and more.
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Though Don't Worry Darling hides its secret pretty well in its marketing, it is obvious that everything in its model community, Victory, isn't what it seems.
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Jeff Bridges owns the Coen brothers' screwball slacker comedy, "The Big Lebowski," as the supremely chill Dude. Here are his best moments, ranked by coolness.
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While it's hard to find fault with the wise Gandalf, he's still imperfect. These are his best and worst moments throughout The Lord of the Rings franchise.
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Is there any more legendary a TV couple than Al and Peggy Bundy from "Married...with Children"? Here are some of the most memorable times their love endured.
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"Cobra Kai" is back for Season 5 with more familiar faces, serious stakes, and more fights. Here are the best and worst things about "Cobra Kai" Season 5.
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Here are descriptions of the characters as they appear in "Fire & Blood" compared to the way we see them in "House of the Dragon."
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These are the prequels, spinoffs, and sequels we're most excited to see brought to life from Essos, Westeros, whatever's west of Westeros and north of the wall.
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Several "Game of Thrones" spin-offs are currently in the works. Here are the actors we would love to see join the "Game of Thrones" universe.
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The series is chock full of meaningful moments, word-for-word lines of dialogue, and dramatic details that will delight longtime fans.
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Matt Smith's Prince Daemon Targaryen is a social climber and a loose cannon. Here's everything you need to know about the "House of the Dragon" character.
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"Westworld" Season 4 got off to the series' strongest start since its debut, but it wasn't perfect. Here are the biggest plot holes in "Westworld" Season 4.
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Need to consult the stars before your next movie night? Here are some movies you'll love, based on your astrological sign.
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Life comes at you fast -- one day you're accepting your Oscar, and the next you wind up with a Razzie.
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Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven quickly became the breakout "Stranger Things" character and remains a fan favorite today. We've ranked her worst and best episodes.
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Norman Lear is one of television's most most influential producers and political advocates. Here are ten of the most influential Norman Lear moments ever.
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From horror-comedies to bizarre alien tales, these are the best movies fans of "Nope" should check out next.
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In the end, "Ms. Marvel" proved to be more of a very well executed origin story than anything else. Here is the ending of "Ms. Marvel" explained.