Reuben Baron

Bellevue, New York

He/They. 31. Writer. Back on this site to find and promote work. Find me on B-l-u-e-s-k-y @ andalusiandoge-dot-bsky-dot-social

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Warfare Review: Less Messy Than Civil War, But Also Less Interesting

2 weeks ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

RATING : 6 / 10 Feels extremely realisticImmersive sound design Zero characterizationLack of context is questionable "Warfare" came about as a result of conversations on the set of "Civil War" between director Alex Garland and military advisor Ray Mendoza. Mendoza had long wanted to make a movie about one particularly intense mission he took part in as a NAVY Seal during the Iraq War, and so Garland decided to help him make that movie as co-directors.
The 12 Best TV Shows On Paramount Plus - Looper

2 weeks ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

Paramount+, formerly known as CBS All Access, is neither the most popular streaming service nor the one with the most must-watch original shows (that is, unless you're looking for the most "Star Trek" and "Yellowstone" spinoffs, in which case they offer a seemingly endless supply). What it does have is an impressive collection of TV favorites from across the various Paramount/Viacom networks, including CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and (on the service's more expensive tier) Showtime.
On Swift Horses Review: Complicated Relationships Fuel This Slow But Steamy 1950s Queer Drama

3 weeks ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

RATING : 7 / 10 Strong chemistry among the castInteresting exploration of LGBTQ+ history A bit on the slow sideSome scenes fail to make the emotional impact they want Queer life in 1950s America meant gambling with some rough odds.
Child Actors Who Became Famous In Different Career Fields

3 weeks ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

Some child actors grow up to become famous Hollywood stars, while others choose to step out of the spotlight entirely and take on normal jobs, living with relative anonymity. However, there are those who remain in or re-enter the world of celebrity in an entirely different field. The people on this list all ended up finding varying degrees of fame outside of their initial medium.
Where Is Severance Filmed? Every Major Location Explained

1 month ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

"Severance" has become Apple TV+'s biggest must-see show, both for the endless intrigue of its science fiction mysteries and for its visually stunning filmmaking. With evocative settings that make up a large portion of the show's identity, the first season won an Excellence in Production Design Award from the Art Directors Guild. Season 2, meanwhile, continued to introduce new locations for both the eerie offices where the "innies" work and the outside world where the "outies" live.
Hemo-Goblin: The Infamous DC Comics Villain Explained

1 month ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

Death is flexible in superhero comics, and the DC Universe's regular reboots allow for easy excuses for writers to bring back long-dormant heroes and villains. And with nearly a century of DC comics to look to, those writers have a deep bench to draw from. It's telling, then, that nobody has ever attempted to bring back The Hemo-Goblin, the antagonist of "New Guardians" #1 by Steve Englehart, Joe Staton, and Mark Farmer. Some context, for those who've forgotten this DC failure from 1988.
Death Of A Unicorn Review: Great Actors Rescue A24 Horror-Comedy's Obvious Script

1 month ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

RATING : 6.5 / 10 Great ensemble of actorsFun high concept Screenplay gets really obvious, especially in the father-daughter story Remember that bit in "Cabin in the Woods" where one of the scientists really wishes the human sacrifices summoned the unicorn as their killer? First-time writer and director Alex Scharfman has now made that movie with "Death of a Unicorn" — and it's pretty fun.
The Real Reason Gene Hackman Had To Quit Acting - Looper

1 month ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

The death of "Superman" star Gene Hackman at the age of 95 has all of Hollywood looking back on and celebrating the two-time Academy Award winner's storied career. It has been over 20 years since the actor, beloved for his roles in "The French Connection," "The Conversation," "Unforgiven," and other films, last appeared in a new movie, the critically lambasted 2004 comedy flop "Welcome to Mooseport" (his third worst movie, according to Looper's ranking of Hackman's filmography).
Win Or Lose Review: Pixar Series Starts Strong, But Censorship Threatens A Home Run

2 months ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

RATING : 7 / 10 Clever interlocking of different perspectivesThoughtful characterizationSnappy comedic timing Disney's anti-trans censorship is inexcusableCould have gone further with visual experimentation One of the biggest challenges in reviewing TV shows is having to judge a full season based off only a fraction since networks don't always provide full seasons to review.
First Captain America: Brave New World Reactions Aren't Flying High

2 months ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps chugging along, but maintaining the same audience excitement, critical acclaim, and box office success that led the franchise to dominate pop culture in the 2010s has become a struggle.