Jason Connolly
Location
New York, United States
School
Syracuse University
Expertise
A Song Of Ice And Fire, Adult Swim, Harry Potter
- Jason was inducted into the International English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta) while attending Syracuse University, as well as the professional cinema society Delta Kappa Alpha.
- An avid fan of all things film and television, Jason goes out of his way to attend one film festival every year — local or otherwise.
- Jason wrote for the Daily Orange newspaper throughout college, specifically as the lead columnist for the "Screen Time" column, which dealt with film and television news.
Experience
Fresh out of college and hitting the ground running, Jason got some hands-on experience in television: working as a production assistant for the first season of HBO's "The Gilded Age." Following that, he began writing for Looper in October 2021, and has since written hundreds of articles about the entertainment industry at large. He's also worked with the Syracuse-based production company American High, writing script coverage as a member of their readers team during his sophomore and senior years of college. Jason lives and breathes film and television, and has extensive experience writing both professionally and academically.
Education
Jason earned a B.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in English and Textual Studies as well as Television, Radio and Film. When he wasn't writing analytic papers about the entertainment industry or writing and directing his own short films for class, he was covering entertainment news for the school newspaper or delivering script coverage for American High.
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Stories By Jason Connolly
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Princess Leia never actually forgave Darth Vader, but a Star Wars Legends story shows how she could come to terms with her father's dark side turn.
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"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" debuted the famous Invisibility Cloak, but it took several movies before its true importance was revealed.
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In "The Witcher," Yennefer's character changes greatly across three seasons. Here's a look at the character and the actor who plays her.
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Despite not being a "Star Wars" film, Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon" has what looks to be lightsabers. How is this possible, and why would this be the case?
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Season 3 Episode 1 of "The Witcher" takes place during a festival for the holiday Belletyn, and it turns out Belletyn holds a lot of significance for Ciri.
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One robot stands out as the oldest in the "Futurama" universe, and the story of why he's the oldest is a convoluted, if important part of the show's lore.
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Join the ranks of the perceptive few who can unravel the bond between "The Sandman" and "Lucifer," two of Neil Gaiman's most iconic creations.
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Despite his charismatic persona, Ryan Reynolds struggled during the production of his popular sports documentary series "Welcome to Wrexham."
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Kenneth Branagh's cinematic prowess shines in "Death on the Nile," but did he go as far as filming on the actual river for his second turn as Hercule Poirot?
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Looking back, some have questioned whether the popular MTV series "Pimp My Ride" was fake. Here's what led to the show's cancelation and where Xzibit is today.
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Fans of "Gravity Falls" are likely no stranger to the show's prevalent use of puzzling codes and ciphers. Here's how to solve these little mental exercises.
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"Futurama" has had several series finales over the years amid questions about the show's future -- and fans seem to have a clear favorite.
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In Netflix's "Catching Killers" Season 3, several notable killers are studied. Here's a look at each killer and their story.
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While Netflix's "The Perfect Find" is based on the book of the same name, some fans might be wondering whether the film's story is completely fictional.
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"Nope" may on the surface focus on an alien entity, but it is the storyline centered on Gordy the Chimp that reveals the core of the film's themes.
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"Mean Girls" director Mark Waters maneuvered his teen comedy film out of an R-rating with some clever tactics, involving Will Ferrell's "Anchorman."
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Netflix invested significant effort into finding the right actor for the role of Thing on "Wednesday," with the top choices sharing an unusual line of work.
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The "Breaking Bad" finale, "Felina," presents Walter White at his finest, though only hardcore fans will know this version of Walt has a pretty unusual secret
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Netflix is adding yet another adult animated show to its catalog with the crime-comedy series "Captain Fall." Here's everything we know about it.
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While fans of the anime and manga know what the Grand Line is, new "One Piece" viewers may be curious about the significance of this location to the Straw Hats.
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A trailer providing a new look at the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter" movie teases one of the most disturbing "Spider-Man" moments in Marvel comics history.
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There's a story behind Sony's new movie poster for "Kraven the Hunter": It's a mirror image of a comic book frame, albeit with a few slight alterations.
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Popeye may seem like a larger than life character, but the man who served as the real-life inspiration actually did love his pipe and fights just as much.
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Jesse Pinkman was a key staple of "Breaking Bad." Here's a look at what happened to the character after the series' epic conclusion.
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Superman's iconic "S" logo didn't mean 'hope' in the comics or his first movie. James Gunn could change it back or make it something completely new.
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The F/V Big Valley made a brief appearance in Season 1 of "Deadliest Catch," only to suffer a terrible fate on January 16, 2005.
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Godzilla is a beloved film icon in the world of horror and sci-fi. However, not all versions of the monstrous character have been widely praised.