Jaron Pak
School
Thomas Edison University Of New Jersey
Expertise
Tolkien, The Office, MCU
- Jaron has spent over a decade writing for numerous niches, from education to artisan coffee, business, finance, tech — but entertainment is always the one that lures him back.
- Along with writing, Jaron has a passion for research. He spent the first half of his career performing intense research projects. He particularly enjoys mining ancient texts to find out how they've influenced modern pop culture narratives. From Xenophon to the Kalevala, he has no fear of tackling complex primary sources in order to find the information he needs.
- Jaron has literally read through The Lord of the Rings dozens of times (at this point he's lost count) and has repeatedly devoured The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and countless other Tolkienian writings. He is an expert on all things related to the famous Oxford Professor.
Experience
Jaron is a serial entrepreneur and has worked as a professional writer since he was 19 years old. He is consistently recruited to both write and ghostwrite for high-profile publications, including Forbes, Inc, and Entrepreneur. At the end of the day, though, Jaron is a world-class nerd that was born with a pen in his hand. He has spent years geeking out over Marvel films, The Office, Community, Star Wars, and the like. His one passion to rule them all is his lifelong obsession with all things Tolkien, and he prides himself on being a plugged-in member of the intense, insane, and endlessly lovable Tolkien community (and outside of that prestigious group, can find no equal to challenge his vast store of Middle-earth lore). He also helms the podcast "The Halfling" and has spent time rubbing shoulders with and interviewing a plethora of Middle-earth actors and influencers.
Education
Jaron has a bachelor's in Entrepreneurship from Thomas Edison University of New Jersey. He has additional SEO training and has started multiple businesses in various fields, more than one of which revolves around Tolkien.
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Stories By Jaron Pak
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According to this Reddit theory, Michael Scott is so unlikable in Season 1 of "The Office" because he was trying too hard to look like a cool boss.
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When it comes to acting, Robert Downey Jr. is a performer who much prefers thinking on the fly as opposed to sticking to what's on the script.
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A behind-the-scenes photo from "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 2 teases a massive war that is a key event from Middle-earth's Second Age.
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Thanks to behind-the-scenes "Star Wars" footage, we can hear how Darth Vader sounded like with his actor, David Prowse, delivering the character's lines.
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According to George Lucas, "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace" introduces, and quickly kills off, Qui-Gon Jinn for one very specific reason.
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Ask even the staunchest and most diehard "Lord of the Rings" fan and even they will struggle to explain the actually abilities of the Rings of Power!
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Some AI reimaginings are just downright strange. Case in point, this video that tries to make "Kung Fu Panda" characters look like real humans.
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Disney princesses don't immediately come to mind when it comes to kill counts, but one of them has a higher count than almost every other Disney character.
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J.R.R. Tolkien once clarified what he didn't want to see in a "Lord of the Rings" film version. However, Peter Jackson disregarded a lot of what Tolkien noted.
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Gavi Singh Chera looks to be joining "The Rings of Power" Season 2. And it appears he'll be playing someone from a race that hasn't been seen on the show.
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Is "3 Body Problem" an unqualified hit for Netflix? If the show's recent movement on the streamer's Top 10 chart is any indication, the answer is yes.
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Netflix's "3 Body Problem" has been attracting a lot of negative attention in China since its debut on the streamer. But why has it been so controversial?
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Speaking to "Dune: Part Two" director Denis Villeneuve on a podcast, Steven Spielberg had strong words about the film that's captivating audiences.
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What would Iron Man be without J.A.R.V.I.S.? Interestingly, even the staunchest Marvel fan may have forgotten what J.A.R.V.I.S. stands for.
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When the Death Star went down in "Star Wars: A New Hope," a lot of people went down with it. Here's how many are assumed lost alongside the massive weapon.
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After months upon months of general silence, the official Twitter account of Amazon's "The Rings of Power" shared some cryptic teases with the show's fans.
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Now that "Dune: Part Two" has concluded the epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's original novel, many things in "Dune: Part One" take on a whole new meaning.
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Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ" was a colossal success back in 2004. Decades later, viewers may be wondering where they can watch it in this streaming age.
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Ever wonder why Jean-Luc Picard speaks with a British accent on "Star Trek" despite his French heritage? One Redditor has quite the explanation.
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According to this popular "The Office" fan theory, Jim and Pam Halpert's second child, Phillip, was conceived during one of the show's Season 7 episodes.
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Everyone knows Gandalf is an elderly wizard, but just how old is the beloved character during "The Lord of the Rings"? We do a deep dive on Gandalf's age.
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Black Widow's reluctance to join in on a fun challenge among friends in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is actually a pretty powerful MCU moment.
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John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer were deliberately kept away from each other while preparing to film one of "The Office's" most iconic scenes.
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While "Inside Out 2" may be darker and grittier than its predecessor, its trailer contains a blink-and-you-miss it reference to a classic meme.
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Anakin and Obi-Wan's lightsaber duel in "Revenge of the Sith" is intense, but it also features one of the funnier filmmaking mistakes in the franchise.
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This fan theory claims that Brian the boom mic guy was a victim of character assassination and never threatened Jim and Pam's relationship on "The Office."
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"Dune" director Denis Villeneuve explained that once he cuts scenes from a film, he refuses to go back and "create a Frankenstein" of deleted scenes.