Alice Rose Dodds-

Staff Writer

November, 2021
Science Fiction, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings
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About Alice Rose Dodds

Alice is a Lord of the Rings enthusiast who grew up with Tolkien's tales. She loves all kinds of writing, from articles to stories to her debut novel, which she is seeking literary representation for. Outside of her writing passions, she is a passionate conservationist, trained Bee-keeper, archery dabbler and dog lover.

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Star Trek Films
What’s The Best Order To Watch The Star Trek Movies?

The Star Trek franchise contains a galaxy's worth of content, so here's how to best “energize” a way through the various films.

Vulcans in Star Trek: The Original Series and Discovery
Star Trek: The History Of The Vulcans, Explained

The history of this classic Star Trek race is wrought with unexpected violence and emotion.

Star Trek Dr Okrand
Star Trek: The Klingon Language, Explained

The fascinating story of actors and linguists that tells how Star Trek created the first Qapla'!

Transporter 2 Star Trek
Star Trek’s Transporter Technology, Explained

Transporters are among the most interesting technology in Star Trek. How exactly is Scotty able to "beam me up?"

Star Trek Warp drive
Star Trek’s Warp Drive Technology, Explained

In this science fiction universe, anything is possible. Let's explore the technicalities of breaking the speed of light.

Dol Guldur
The Hobbit: What Makes Dol Guldur So Dangerous For The Enemies Of Sauron?

Why is this location so significant, and why does Sauron keep such a close eye on the lands nearby?

elves of Middle Earth
LOTR: Which Race Of Beings Is Thought To Be The Souls Of Middle Earth?

Which race in Lord of the Rings was thought to represent the soul of all Middle-earth, and what do the others represent?

Thanduil and Legolas
The Hobbit: Why Was Thranduil So Cut Off From The Rest Of The World?

Was Thranduil hiding because of instinct, or was he just a cold person overall?

Gandalf finds the Palantir
The Hobbit: A Palantir Is Hidden In The Background Of This Important Scene

Though the scene that showed it more prominently was cut, eagle-eyed fans have spotted the stone during a famous battle.

Dale before Smaug
The Hobbit: This Scene Was One Of The Most Harrowing To Create

After lovingly hand-crafting sets for this scene in Peter Jackson's film, destroying them took an emotional toll on cast and crew.

Tauriel, Kili, Galadriel and Gimli
The Hobbit: Are Tauriel & Kili A Recreation Of Gimli & Galadriel?

Though this relationship is not original to Tolkein's works, it's meant to mirror one that is. Both are fleeting and beautifully sad.

dwarf women in Dale
The Hobbit: How The Female Dwarves In Dale Matched The Original Vision

Crafting the appearances of the female dwarves in The Hobbit took inspiration from the books, and a little cinematic wizardry.

The Last of Us (1)
The Last Of Us Could The Project That Breaks The Video Game Adaptation Curse

Will the series succeed or will it be another direct translation of the story that can never live up to the original?