Robert Vaux
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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 Palpatine Feared Qui-Gon Jinn More than Master Yoda in Star Wars
Qui-Gon Jinn was more attuned to the Force than any other prequel Jedi, and that's one reason why Emperor Palpatine needed him dead.
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?
Lord of the Rings' Most Terrifying Creature Wasn't Smaug - It Was Much Bigger
Despite Smaug's terrifying size, the dragon was not even close to being the largest creature ever to roam Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings.
A D&D Sequel May Be Just What Hollywood Needs
Recent comments from star Chris Pine suggest a sequel may be in the works for Honor Among Thieves. If successful, it could bring much-needed change.
Die Hard: Hans Gruber's Most Chilling Quotes
Die Hard's Hans Gruber is considered one of the greatest movie villains of all time. When Hans spoke, everyone listened.
Did the Wonka Mid-Credits Scene Tease Another Roald Dahl Classic?
Wonka features two new villains -- Mrs. Scrubitt and Mr. Bleacher -- who bear a more than passing resemblance to another pair of Roald Dahl baddies.
Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie for the Same Reasons Die Hard 2 Is Not
With so much debate over whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, one simply needs to look how it rivals the sequel thematically.
This Addams Family Villain Would Be Perfect for Wednesday Season 2
Wednesday Season 1 was full of memorable villains, but her true nemesis comes from the Addams Family movies, and would be perfect for Season 2.
Wednesday Addams' Best Relationships, Ranked
Wednesday goes her own way, but rarely does so alone. Here are the 10 best relationships that have shaped the Addams Family's prodigal daughter.
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?
The Truth Behind Midnight Cowboy's Famous 'I'm Walkin' Here' Scene
In the latest Movie Legends Revealed, find out whether the famous 'I'm Walkin' Here' scene in Midnight Cowboy was actually improvised or not.
10 Iconic Wednesday Addams Lines Fans Want to Hear Jenna Ortega Say
Jenna Ortega's celebrated take on Wednesday Addams has nodded to her predecessors in the role. Here are 10 priceless lines that deserve her touch.
When Does A Christmas Story Take Place?
A Christmas Story establishes its time frame as the late '30s. However, some moments challenge the exact year the movie takes place.
Lord of the Rings' Funniest Scene Was a Legal Loophole
The Hobbit had a ton of funny scenes, but there was a legal aspect that made one of Gandalf's conversations with Bilbo absolutely hilarious.
The History Behind the Steven Spielberg and Julia Roberts Feud
Hollywood has too many feuds to count, but what made critically acclaimed director Steven Spielberg not want to work with Julia Roberts again?
The 40 Best Movies of All Time, Ranked
Cinema's greatest films combine artistry with lasting popular influence. Here are 40 movies that perfectly balance both sides of that equation.
One Star Wars Deleted Scene Completely Changes Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is a classic film, but one deleted scene with Luke and Darth Vader could have changed how the movie went.
Hannibal Lecter's Real-Life Inspiration Is Scarier Than Silence of the Lambs
Though he was a composite of various real-life killers, The Silence of the Lambs' Hannibal Lecter was particularly inspired by one foppish murderer.
John Hughes' Planes, Trains and Automobiles Director's Cut Makes Far More Sense
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a beloved holiday classic, but the original was almost four hours long, and featured several deleted subplots.
The Only Star Wars Character to Make Darth Vader Run Was Both Jedi AND Sith
The usually undaunted Darth Vader actually ran for his life when he encountered a Jedi-Sith hybrid in Star Wars: Vector.