Jaron Pak

New York

Writer at Looper

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

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Articles

Dune 2: What 'May Thy Knife Chip And Shatter' Really Means

1 week 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 week 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 week 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.
The Actor Behind The Lord Of The Ring's Beloved Elven Queen Wants To Return, But Should They? - SlashFilm

2 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

The OG "Lord of the Rings" crew has been in the news cycle a lot lately. With Warner Bros. planning new live-action J.R.R. Tolkien film adaptations, everyone is wondering who could show up again after a 20-year hiatus from Middle-earth acting. AdvertisementYou can count Liv Tyler among those ready to jump right back into the action. Tyler is, of course, famous for playing the Elven queen Arwen in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.
The Office's Creative Team Had An Episode Written Just For Emergencies

2 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

NBC's hit sitcom "The Office" goes in a lot of directions over the course of its nine-season run. Michael Scott ends up in a koi pond. Dwight fires a gun in the office. Meredith is very realistically attacked by a bat. Despite the litany of comedic gold, some hilarious scenes from the show never saw the light of day until they were included in deleted scenes and superfan episodes. At other times, writing ideas were revealed from the cast and crew.
Why A Chronicles Of Narnia Sequel Left Liam Neeson Frustrated

3 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

When people think of The Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan is one of the first characters that comes to mind — and with it, the deep rumbling voice of the great Liam Neeson. Neeson voiced the fantasy iteration of Jesus Christ (it's not an allegory — he's literally Jesus in another form in another world) for all three of the Narnia films released from 2005 to 2010. The first two movies, "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Prince Caspian," feature Aslan in a significant role.
Every Avengers Movie, Ranked From Worst To Best

3 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

"Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars" are on the way, and their collective cast will be even bigger than we thought (even though they won't be including every single Phase 4 character). The Russo Brothers are also returning to their directors' chairs to bring this next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a climactic ending. Oh yeah, and Robert Downey Jr. is back, this time as supervillain Doctor Doom.
Disney Pixar's Most Upsetting Death Scene Was Almost Way Worse

3 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

"Inside Out" is an emotional movie. (Its sequel is, too — just for different reasons.) Disney Pixar's internal gut-check of a film hit audiences of all ages in all the feels, leaving them wet-eyed as they processed through pre-teen Riley Anderson's internal struggles — a journey that is relatable on some level to anyone who calls themselves human.
Disney Pixar's Most Upsetting Death Scene Was Almost Way Worse

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jaron Pak

2 hours agoA few easy swaps helped me slash my bill without FOMO. Streaming was supposed to be the cheaper, simpler alternative to cable. But with constant price hikes, confusing bundles and surprise "extra member" fees, it's starting to feel like we've come full circle. Add up your subscriptions -- Netflix, …
The Low-Budget Lord Of The Rings Adaptation From The '90s Is Terrifying

3 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Jaron Pak

Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy may be the gold standard for that hallowed fantasy saga (and for Middle-earth adaptations, in general), but it isn't the first attempt to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's famous three-part narrative into a cinematic format. There have actually been quite a few different iterations of that story, some relatively good, some bad, and some downright terrifying.