Reuben Baron

3 days ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

One of George Lucas' most beloved creations, the Jedi master Yoda practically defines the archetype of the eccentric yet wise old warrior. As an alien of an unknown species, he stretches the "old" part of that description beyond what any human possibly could. Just how old is he?

5 days ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

Filmmaking is a global art form, but movies and TV shows don't always play the same way in different countries. On the most basic level, there's the general issue of translation — whether adding subtitles or dubbing dialogue, meaning and nuance can change when adapting a story to another language. There are also instances in which viewers in different countries are literally seeing different material.

2 weeks ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

RATING : 8 / 10 Solid dysfunctional family story addressing capitalism and religionRelative straightforwardness helps the comedy shineWes Anderson's usual aesthetic perfection Not Anderson's best movie, and won't convert his haters The general rule for Wes Anderson movies is that each one is progressively more Wes Anderson-ian than the last. Whether that's a good or a bad thing is something every cinephile has decided for themselves.

3 weeks ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

RATING : 8 / 10 Sally Hawkins and the kid actors are greatExpertly directed to guarantee maximum horror It's TOO scary for many to fully enjoy YouTubers making the jump to movies don't tend to have the best track record, but the unsettling horror film "Talk to Me," directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from the RackaRacka YouTube channel, was a welcome surprise in 2023.

4 weeks ago | looper.com | Reuben Baron

Pedro Pascal currently holds the honor of being both the internet's boyfriend and its daddy.