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
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The Marvels: Carol Danvers' Connection to [Spoiler], Explained
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