Location
New York, NY
School
Bard College
Expertise
Studio Ghibli, Guillermo Del Toro, His Dark Materials
- Roger Ebert praised Reuben's movie review LiveJournal when Reuben was in high school, which inspired him to get into professional writing work.
- For over a decade, Reuben has presented on panels at Anime Boston and the Arisia sci-fi/fantasy convention.
- Reuben's original screenplays have placed in writing contests including the Austin Film Festival, StoryPros, and WeScreenplay competitions.
Experience
Reuben Baron (he/they pronouns) is a writer, filmmaker, critic, and general nerd with a particular interest in animation. They are the author of the coming-of-age anime convention dramedy webcomic Con Job: Revenge of the SamurAlchemist, available on Tapas. At Looper, he writes movie reviews (frequently covering major film festivals) as well as interviews and features. Reuben has over a decade of writing experience and has also been published at Paste Magazine, Anime News Network, The Verge, io9, CBR, and JewishBoston, among other websites.
Education
Reuben Baron studied film at Bard College, taking classes from such prestigious directors as Kelly Reichardt and So Yong Kim. He somehow convinced Neil Gaiman to play a parody of Alan Moore in his senior thesis film, The Making of a Superhero Musical.
Looper Editorial Policies
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Stories By Reuben Baron
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May December Review: A Midnight Movie In Awards Bait Clothing
The female stars in "May December" go full camp, though the film as a whole could have gone further as either comedy or drama.
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The Zone Of Interest Review: The Banality Of Evil
"The Zone of Interest" makes a statement on the banality of evil, yet by its very nature, a lot of the film is slow.
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Monster Review: A Shocking, Deeply Human Japanese Thriller
Although the second act of "Monster" is slightly less gripping than the first and third, the mystery in the film continually challenges your assumptions.
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Canceled Movies We're Glad Didn't Get Made
There can be a number of reasons why some movies never see the light of day. We look at some of the infamous canceled films that we're glad didn't get made.
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Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Review: The Force Is Strong With These Shorts
"Star Wars: Visions" Volume 2 is here, and it's bursting with gorgeous, moving, and brilliant animated tales. Here's our review of this unique series.
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Sisu Review: Non-Stop Nazi-Killing Action
"Sisu" is an awesome action film where lots of Nazis get killed, but don't come to the theater seeking depth.
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Beau Is Afraid Review: Visionary Filmmaking For A Tiring Vision
"Beau Is Afraid" expertly depicts anxiety, but at three hours long with a flat protagonist, it becomes extremely draining.
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Makoto Shinkai Says Suzume Was Almost A Lesbian Romance - Exclusive
When it comes to the romance in "Suzume," Makoto Shinkai originally intended for the titular character to have a relationship with a woman, but that changed.
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Director Makoto Shinkai On The Anime Artistry Of Suzume - Exclusive Interview
Makoto Shinkai, writer and director of "Suzume," spoke to Looper about what's different about the film's animation style and the influence of Studio Ghibli.
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Suzume Review: Pull Up A Chair To This Entrancing Adventure
Makoto Shinkai proves to be adept at comedy and examinations of grief in Suzume, a powerful anime film that leans into the creator's signature stylings
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Movie Flops That Totally Devastated Actors
Almost every actor has been in a film that lost money, but some hurt much more than others. These are the movie flops that totally devastated actors.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review: It's-A Meh
Its weaknesses highlight the differences between mediums and why it's so hard to make a good adaptation for most games in the first place.
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The Best Uses Of Magic In Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Ranked
"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" explores fun ways to use magic. Here are the best uses of magic in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," ranked.
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The Five Devils Review: Supernatural Thriller Leaves A Strange Smell
The Five Devils is reminiscent of an Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode but it's otherwise unique with strong performances; it's just too weird and falls flat
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Where Do All The Harry Potter Franchise Stars Stand On J.K. Rowling?
The legacy of J.K. Rowling has grown complicated since her outspoken opposition to transgender rights. Where do all the "Harry Potter" franchise stars stand?
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65 Review: Adam Driver Can't Save This Sci-Fi Dino-Bore
Despite a strong original premise of space, the future, and dinosaurs, 65, starring Adam Driver in the lead role, fails to be either good or so bad it's good
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Small Details You Missed In Cocaine Bear
There's not much the average viewer should miss in "Cocaine Bear," but this list will attempt to explain every detail that could theoretically pass you by.
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Return To Seoul Review: A Truly Transformative Character Study
Return to Seoul is a powerful story with an exceptional lead performance by Park Ja-Min and interesting shifts in tone throughout the Oscar shortlisted story
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13 Famous SAG Award Winning Performances That Were Snubbed By The Oscars
Awards voters aren't always in lockstep with one another -- sometimes actors win big at the Screen Actors Guild awards yet get no love from the Academy.
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Attachment Review: Mothers, Monsters, And Moral Conundrums
Attachment is a suspense film with some important representation but it is limited in the scare factor and relies a bit too much on coincidences throughout
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My Animal Review: A Queer Werewolf Romance With Bite
"My Animal" is horror movie full of LGBTQ+ themes, charismatic performances, searing chemistry, and werewolves. It's not just scary -- it's sizzling.
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Landscape With Invisible Hand Review: ET And Economics
Alien invasion drama "Landscape with Invisible Hand" attempts high-minded sci-fi, but it might have been better off as an absurd farce.
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All Dirt Roads Taste Of Salt Review: A24's Most Avant-Garde Feature
A24's All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and stands out for its refusal to adhere to traditional movie making principles
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The Biggest Surprises And Snubs Of The 2023 Oscar Nominations
The 2023 Oscar nominations have their share of snubs and surprises. We're thinking about the nominees the Academy missed and those it got right.
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Infinity Pool Review: Infinite Talent, Limited Payoff
Brandon Cronenberg follows in his father David's footsteps with a body horror that shocked audiences at Sundance Film Festival before its theatrical debut
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Polite Society Review: A High-Flying Kick Of A Comedy
Polite Society is a Sundance sensation, featuring an unusual action-comedy film with Priya Kansara running a high-energy kung fu YouTube channel with her sister
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The Fabelmans' Long Journey To Becoming Another Steven Spielberg Classic
"The Fabelmans" sees Steven Spielberg directing his most personal film yet. Here's the story of how he transformed his memories into an unforgettable movie.
