Robert Vaux
Contributing since October, 2017
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About Robert Vaux
A native Californian, Robert Vaux has spent over 20 years as a professional film and television critic: fueling a lifelong passion for movies, comics, and and pop culture in general. His favorite film is Raiders of the Lost Ark, his favorite superhero is Nightcrawler, and his lucky numbers are 4, 9, 14, 16, 36, and 40.
Author Details
Robert Vaux grew up in the Los Angeles area before attending school in Minnestoa and Syracuse, NY. He spent 15 years in the tabletop RPG industry before moving to film and TV criticism, working for such outlets as Collider, Mania.com and The Sci-Fi Movie Page.
Industry Focus
Rob is a devoted movie lover, with an emphasis on science fiction and horror, as well as the history of the medium. Television, streaming, and comic books are a focus as well, particularly Star Trek, Star Wars, the original Twilight Zone, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He's still recovering from that time he got to interview Neil Gaiman in 2009.
Favorite Media
Rob's favorite filmmakers include Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, Guillermo del Toro, and John Carpenter. He grew up on Marvel Comics in the 1980s, notably Chris Claremont's famous run on The Uncanny X-Men, and loves superhero adaptations of all kinds. More recent TV favorites include The Sandman, Loki, and all things Star Trek.
Latest Articles
Why Humans Can’t Talk In Planet Of The Apes
The Planet of the Apes depicts a society ruled by apes where humans are voiceless. But what is the real reason for their inability to talk?
All the Ghosts in Thirteen Ghosts, Explained
Thirteen Ghosts features plenty of terrifying ghosts. Each has its own traits and unique backstories that are hardly explained in the movie.
Where Were the Dwarves During The Lord of the Rings?
The Dwarven armies were absent throughout The Lord of the Rings, and it's because they were fighting an important battle of their own.
The First 20 Disney Movies Ever Released
As Disney prepares to celebrate 100 years, fans are revisiting the first movies ever released by the company.
An Early Guy Ritchie Movie Gave a Fan-Favorite Walking Dead Star a Major Role
Actor Lennie James has been a standout on The Walking Dead since the beginning. He gave another great performance in an early Guy Ritchie classic.
The Lighthouse, Explained: What Does the Movie Even Mean?
Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers with dark pasts. But what led to their tragic fates?
Which Planet of the Apes Movie Did Caesar Die In - and What Happened?
Planet of the Apes' Caesar played a key role throughout the latest saga. But what happened when he died, and which movie did it occur?
Why George Lucas Really Began Star Wars With Episode 4
The original Star Wars is famously the fourth chapter in the epic saga. But why wasn't it considered Episode I, considering it was released first?
Every Actor Who Played Batman & For How Long
Batman has been one of DC's leading superheroes for decades, and talented actors like Kevin Conroy have portrayed the Dark Knight in their own way.
American Psycho's Ending, Explained: Is Paul Allen Really Dead?
American Psycho has a chaotic and confusing ending. It begged the question of whether Patrick Bateman was truly sadistic or if it was all in his head.
10 Best Animated Star Wars Characters, Ranked
Star Wars has become an animation powerhouse, with many key characters getting their start in animated form. Here's a look at the best of them.
The Matrix: Morpheus’ 15 Best Quotes, Ranked
The dialogue of The Matrix may be artificial, heightened, and devoid of quips found in a modern blockbuster, but it's full of memorable lines.
15 Nostalgic Saturday Morning Cartoons That Fans Still Love
Saturday morning cartoons like Tom & Jerry and X-Men: The Animated Series will forever live in fans' hearts.
The 50 Best Movies of All Time, Ranked
Cinema's greatest films combine artistry with lasting popular influence. Here are 50 movies that perfectly balance both sides of that equation.
Captain Picard's Best Story Is in a Surprising Star Trek Show
Picard's assimilation by the Borg left wounds that never truly healed. He first confronted that truth in an entirely unexpected Star Trek series.
15 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows, Ranked
For decades, sci-fi has dominated the airwaves and taken fans to far away worlds and on special adventures. Here are some of the best sci-fi shows.
A Complete Timeline of Star Trek
From comparatively humble origins, Star Trek has grown into one of the most complex universes in pop culture. Here's how its bright future unfolds.
Smaug Is Middle-Earth's Richest Character - So How Much Is He Worth?
In The Lord of the Rings, the dragon Smaug claims an entire kingdom's worth of gold for himself, but precisely just how much is it all worth?
10 Best American Horror Story Episodes Fans Will Never Forget
Every season of American Horror Story has its highlights, and the best episodes are the ones fans can't stop thinking about--even years later.
Are Friday the 13th and Jason Voorhees Based on a True Story?
Friday the 13th's creator denied taking inspiration from real-life events, but a 1960s massacre in Finland bears an eerie resemblance to Voorhees.