Reuben Baron
Contributing since June, 2017
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About Reuben Baron
Reuben Baron is a writer, filmmaker, critic and general nerd with a particular interest in animation. He is the author of the ongoing webcomic Con Job: Revenge of the SamurAlchemist, adapted from one of his contest-placing screenplays. In addition to writing for Comic Book Resources, he has also had articles published on JewishBoston, Anime News Network, Anime Herald and MyAnimeList. Follow him on Twitter at AndalusianDoge.
Latest Articles
30 Awesome Cartoons Only 2000s Kids Will Remember
From the rising influence of anime to the birth of internet animation, these shows exemplify the best in kids' cartoons at the turn of the century.
The 20 Strongest Adventure Time Characters, Ranked
Given the sheer number of characters in Adventure Time, it's not surprising how strong some of them can be, from Party God all the way to GOLB.
Why Rurouni Kenshin Creator Nobuhiro Watsuki Is Controversial
Fans went from hyped for the return of Rurouni Kenshin to disgusted after information surfaced about the series creator and changed everyone's mind.
25 Animated Batman Films, Ranked From Worst To Best
Batman is foundational in the DC Animated Universe. Overall, his animated movies are great, with a few painful exceptions.
All 24 Studio Ghibli Films, Ranked
Whether crafting endearing tales or epic pieces of fantasy, Studio Ghibli has produced some of the greatest animated films of all time.
The Good Boss’ Great Lead Can’t Save the Underwhelming Comedy
Despite a great lead performance, The Good Boss has pacing and repetition issues that make it an underwhelming comedy and social satire.
Speak No Evil Serves Up Unbearably Wicked Psychological Horror
Christian Tafdrup's horror film Speak No Evil feels genuinely evil, building tension with psychological horror rather than on-screen gore.
Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood Charmingly Melds Nostalgia & Space Fantasy
Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood is a quirky, delightful combination of a realistic ‘60s coming-of-age story with a boy’s space fantasy.
I Am What I Am Elevates Its Standard Story with Next-Level Animation
Narratively, I Am What I Am is a standard underdog sports movie, but its hyper-realistic animation makes the film worth watching.
Every DC Superhero Movie Arriving in 2022
2022 promises be a bigger year for DC movies than any year before -- and hopefully the quality will make it an even better one as well.
Alien on Stage Turns Amateur Theater Into a Hilarious, Heartfelt Story
The documentary Alien on Stage covers an amateur theatrical adaptation of the sci-fi classic Alien with heart -- and a few rough edges.
7 New Animated Movies and TV Shows to Watch in February 2022
Here are the seven most significant and promising animated movies and TV shows set for release in February 2021.
Ranking of Kings: Desha Reveals the One Person He Wants to Kill
In Ranking of Kings Episode 15, Domas battles the Order of the Underworld and King Desha himself -- who reveals he wants to kill just one person.
Eternals' Central Premise Parallels a Magical Girl Anime
After watching Eternals, it seems likely that one of Chloé Zhao's major anime influences is the magical girl series Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Technically, Eternals Isn't the First Time the MCU Referenced Batman
While Eternals is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to namedrop Batman and Superman, another MCU film's soundtrack made DC references.
Sundance 2022: Something in the Dirt Effectively Plays With Conspiracy Theories
Something in the Dirt, a dark sci-fi comedy from the directors of Moon Knight, channels what makes conspiracy theories so compelling and dangerous.
Sundance 2022: You Won't Be Alone's Derivative Style Fails Its Horror
You Won't Be Alone has an interesting story about transforming witches, but is let down by a directorial style trying too hard to copy Terrence Malick.
Sundance 2022: Hatching Gives Birth to Surreal Influencer Horror
The Finnish horror movie Hatching has two outstanding monsters: a mysterious creature hatched from an egg, and a manipulative influencer mother.
Sundance 2022: FRESH Turns Sebastian Stan Into the Boyfriend from Hell
Among the socially-conscious horror films at Sundance 2022, FRESH, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, is one of the most entertaining.
Sundance 2022: After Yang Weaves a Beautiful Sci-Fi Tear-Jerker
After Yang is possibly the best film of its kind since Arrival, setting the bar high for the rest of 2022's science fiction movies.