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.
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Stories By Reuben Baron
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Hit Man Review: Richard Linklater's Wild Genre-Bender Takes Perfect Aim
"Hit Man" is a well-rounded film that succeeds on multiple levels, and is easily one of the highlights of the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Boy Kills World: Moritz Mohr's Deadpool Influence & Cheesy Evil Dead Coincidence - Exclusive Interview
"Boy Kills World" director Moritz Mohr discussed the influences on his first feature film, the element it coincidentally shares with "Evil Dead Rise," and more.
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Next Goal Wins Review: Reverse-Ted Lasso Is Formulaic, But Very Funny
"Next Goal Wins" is a really funny movie with enough of a distinct cultural perspective to make something interesting out of its formulaic story.
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The Peasants Review: Beautiful Paintings Of Ugly Brutality
"The Peasants" may not have the most appealing story, but it looks amazing, and that alone makes it worth watching.
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The Boy And The Heron Review: Every Miyazaki Movie All At Once
"The Boy and the Heron" is original while also recalling Studio Ghibli classics, and contains a wealth of metaphors worth pondering.
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The Real Reason The 4Kids One Piece Flopped So Hard
How did 4Kids turn anime classic "One Piece" into a flop? It's a complicated story, and we're here to tell it from start to finish.
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The Ending Of Netflix's One Piece Season 1 Explained
Creating a live-action adaptation of the sprawling manga epic "One Piece" is no small task -- here's everything you should know about the first season's ending.
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Bottoms Review: A Ridiculously Funny Lesbian Fight Club
Director Emma Seligman's "Bottoms" is both a throwback to old-fashioned teen comedies and a refreshingly up-to-the-minute satire from exciting new voices.
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Every 2023 Movie With A 95% Or Higher On Rotten Tomatoes
Who says cinema is dying? Here are some of the year's most universally beloved films, each scoring a 95% or higher on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
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Pokémon Worlds Celebration: Sarah Natochenny Sobbed Recording Ash's Final Episodes - Exclusive Interview
Ash's journey is finally at an end, and his English voice actor Sarah Notochenny told Looper how it felt recording the character's final episodes.
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The Untold Truth Of Pee-Wee's Playhouse
"Pee-wee's Playhouse" was beloved by audiences for its absurdist sense of humor. But even devoted fans may not know the whole story behind the show.
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Problemista Review: Magical Realism And Monster Karens
"Los Espookys" co-creator Julio Torres makes his directorial debut with this surreal satire exploring immigration, capitalism, and the power of Karen energy.
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Futurama Actors You May Not Know Passed Away
Fry may have managed to live on well beyond his natural lifetime, but sadly, the same can't be said for many "Futurama" stars.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review: A Turtle-Y Entertaining Animated Adventure
Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" is clever, fun, and breezy, even if the film doesn't live up to its "Spider-Verse" aspirations.
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Praise Petey Review: A Cult Cartoon Comedy Worth Praising
In "Praise Petey," the first original animated series made for Freeform, a trendy, privileged white woman, Petey St. Barts, inherits her father's cult.
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Oppenheimer Review: Christopher Nolan & Cillian Murphy Are A Force To Be Reckoned With
Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," starring Cillian Murphy as the scientist, is a special effects marvel that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
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The Untold Truth Of Good Omens
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's beloved series "Good Omens" is charging forward with Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video - here's the untold truth behind the show.
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Animated Films That Completely Changed At The Last Minute
Last minute changes aren't unusual in Hollywood, but when the movie in question is an animated one, things can get complicated pretty quickly.
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The Ending Of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny Explained
Now that we've seen what's probably the final "Indiana Jones" movie, let's take a closer look at the ramifications of "Dial of Destiny."
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Nimona Review: Canceled, Rescued, And Ready To Get Metal
Netflix's "Nimona" is a colorful, thrilling, and genuinely emotional fantasy flick for all ages. Our reviewer has the scoop on its triumphs and flaws.
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Easter Eggs And References You Missed In Elemental
The Disney/Pixar film "Elemental" paints a complex, frequently funny world while telling a tale of immigrants, assimilation and romance. Here are its secrets.
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Stan Lee Review: A Documentary Toned Down For Disney+
The new Disney+ documentary "Stan Lee" is an entertaining profile of the Marvel legend - as long as you know not to expect the unvarnished truth.
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The Blackening: How Dewayne Perkins' Improv Background Shaped The Film - Exclusive
Dewayne Perkins, writer and star of the new horror-comedy "The Blackening," told Looper how improvisation played an important role in shaping the film.
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The Blackening's Dewayne Perkins And Jay Pharoah Play Heightened Versions Of Themselves - Exclusive Interview
Dewayne Perkins and Jay Pharoah discussed bringing versions of themselves to their characters in "The Blackening," their favorite Black horror films, and more.
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Gwen Stacy's New [SPOILER] In Across The Spider-Verse Explained
Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse is shaking things up with incredible animation and thrilling action. We take a look at what could be coming up next for Gwen.
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Review: The Best Half-A-Movie Ever
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is half a complete story -- but that doesn't stop it from being one of the best movies of 2023.
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The Correct Order In Which To Watch Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion changed the game when it came to anime. But its a vast universe full of confusing titles, so we'll tell you what order to watch it all.
