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When Fantasy turns into Sci-Fi, Pre-Jackson Lord of the Rings and the Moomins?

Season 1, Ep. 53

This week Alice is joined by Joz Norris as they take a deep dive into a pet peeve of Fantasy turning into Sci-Fi, they also discuss the pre-Jackson adaptations of Lord of the Rings, and a rogue reference from the Moomins by producer Harry, all that and much more on Realms Unknown!


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