Jaron Pak

New York

Writer at Looper

#Tolkien writer for @Looper. All things #Middleearth.

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Articles

Apple TV+'s Foundation Is Set In The Same Universe As A Will Smith Sci-Fi Movie

1 week ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

Warning! Warning! This article contains MAJOR spoilers for the Foundation story. Power down if you don't want to know what's coming next in Apple's show. "Foundation" is back! Apple TV+'s smash-hit sci-fi drama survived its inter-season spell, and season 3 is officially upon us — as is the impending Asimovian supervillain, "The Mule." The story is just getting started (showrunner David S.
Ray Romano's Favorite Everybody Loves Raymond Episodes Will Leave You In Stitches

1 week ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

"Everybody Loves Raymond" was the poster child of sitcom television throughout the show's nearly decade-long run from 1996 to 2005. Those nine seasons saw the production of over 200 episodes, with creator Phil Rosenthal, comedic legend Ray Romano, and an incredible supporting cast (including the likes of Patricia Heaton and Brad Garrett) generating an endless stream of knee-slapping moments centered on the mundane life of the Barones of Long Island.
Severance Season 2 Finale's Controversial Twist Explained By Adam Scott

1 week ago | slashfilm.com | Adam Scott |Jaron Pak

This article contains spoilers for "Severance."In the final moments of "Severance" season 2, Innie Mark (Adam Scott) helps deliver his outie's wife, Gemma (Dichen Lachman), from the clutches of Lumon, only to turn around and remain on the Severed floor with Innie Helly (Britt Lower). It's a stunning — but not totally unexpected — turn of events leaves things wide open for season 3 and beyond.
Why Donald Glover's Troy Left Community

1 week ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

"Community" is a show with a lot of moving parts. The Greendale Seven each bring their own element of cute and cuddly chaos to the table — or more accurately, the four-part desk clump in the Greendale study room. If there's one part of the show that you could say was the heart and soul of NBC's classic comedy, it has to be Troy and Abed.
Lord Of The Rings: Aragorn's Family Tree Explained

2 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

Aragorn is one of the most inspiring people in "The Lord of the Rings" (And hopefully someone we'll see in the upcoming "The Hunt for Gollum" movie.) The exiled king is the perfect servant leader. He puts others first, possesses deep wisdom, and is willing to suffer for the good of others. But what's up with the king moniker? Sure, Aragorn's character and personality are the hero gold standard, but what is it about the man wandering the wilderness around Bree that makes him worthy of a crown, too?
Why Did Saruman Turn Evil In The Lord Of The Rings?

2 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

Saruman is a key character in "The Lord of the Rings." He's the primary antagonist in "The Two Towers" and hangs around the edges of the story both before and after that point, threatening peace and stability across Middle-earth in the process. From the get-go, there's no doubt who Saruman is: He's a Wizard gone bad. And when I say "Wizard," I don't mean your average magic-wielder.
Why Prime Video Canceled Wheel Of Time After Three Seasons

1 month ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

Prime Video's "Wheel of Time" series is officially over. Even as the show was still basking in the glow of a triumphant third season that was hailed by many as a cinematic achievement worthy of any fantasy story, it has now abruptly (though not unexpectedly) come to a halt. AdvertisementAs for so many other members of the "Wheel of Time" passionate fan base, this is tragic news for this poor writer. It's a production that is near and dear to my heart.
Dune 2: What 'May Thy Knife Chip And Shatter' Really Means

1 month ago | looper.com | Jaron Pak

As "Dune: Part One" comes to a close, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, the Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), meet the Fremen out in the wilderness of Arrakis. In the process of that initial confrontation, a Fremen named Jamis (Babs Olusanmokun) challenges Paul to a knife fight to the death.
Why Captain America Was Able To Lift Thor's Hammer Mjolnir In Avengers: Endgame

1 month ago | looper.com | Jaron Pak

Not just anyone can wield Mjolnir. That right is reserved mostly for Thor, who uses the legendary hammer's unliftability to pin down adversaries as well as lord his "worthiness" over his fellow Avengers.
How Dune 2 Corrects One Key Paul Atreides Issue From Frank Herbert's Book

1 month ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

Paul Atreides is a complicated character. By the end of "Dune: Part Two," the heir to House Atreides is ascending in power and clearly on a path to unleash war across the Dune galaxy. This twist in the boy-turned-messiah's story is sobering. It doesn't completely align with the books, either — and it turns out that director Denis Villeneuve was well aware of that fact.