About Robert Vaux
A native Californian, Robert Vaux has spent over 20 years as a professional film and television critic: working for such outlets as Collider, Mania.com and The Sci-Fi Movie Page. His favorite superhero is Nightcrawler and his lucky numbers are 4, 9, 14, 16, 36, and 40.
How Tina Turner Became Mad Max's Best Villain
The late Tina Turner made very few movie appearances. But the biggest became iconic: Aunty Entity, the best of Mad Max's very strong rogues gallery.
The Simpsons Movie Has a Main Antagonist - But It's Not Who Fans Think
The ostensible villain in The Simpson Movie is pretty bland, but he's just a stand-in for an all-too-common group of baddies from the TV series.
Hollywood Took All the Wrong Lessons From Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Barbarian was a big hit and became an '80s classic. The swords-and-sorcery movies that followed missed the reasons for its appeal.
Strange New Worlds Looks to Address Captain Kirk's Worst Quality
Kirk and La'an make sparks in the Strange New Worlds trailer, letting the show address the original Star Trek captain's infamous lothario tendencies.
Archer Ending in Season 14 Is Well Overdue
The long-running spy spoof was brilliant in its time, but 14 Seasons -- and the loss of a key performer -- was finally more than it could support.
Cinna's Death in The Hunger Games Is a Testament to His Role in the Rebellion
Katniss' stylist in The Hunger Games is an ardent foe of The Capitol, and it costs him his life. His role in the revolution can't be underestimated.
'Lisa's Substitute' Is the Most Kid-Friendly Simpsons Episode
The Simpsons only has three TV-G episodes in the show's entire history, yet, its most kid-friendly episode is the TV-PG-rated "Lisa's Substitute."
An MCU Theory Casts a Netflix Hero in Captain America: New World Order
The plot of Captain America 4 is tightly under wraps. A recent set photo, however, has resulted in an intriguing MCU theory involving Luke Cage.
Why Darth Vader Is So Different From Anakin Skywalker
Anakin's fall to the dark side shapes the early chapters of Star Wars. He always carried seeds of Vader, but one quality defines their differences.
What Happens to Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games - And Why It's Important
With the exception of Katniss Everdeen, Peeta may be the most important character in The Hunger Games. His fate, and hers, are key to the story.
The '80s Twilight Zone Series Deserves More Credit Than It Gets
Though it lasted just three seasons, the 1980s Twilight Zone reboot assembled some impressive talent and delivered a few classic episodes of its own.
GotG 3 Theory: The High Evolutionary Could Bring The X-Men's Weirdest Villain To The MCU
The High Evolutionary steals the show in GotG Vol. 3. He also provides an ideal MCU entry for one of The Uncanny X-Men's most outlandish antagonists.
Blue Velvet Is Often Labeled a Twin Peaks Prequel - But Is It?
David Lynch's masterpiece Blue Velvet contains numerous similarities to Twin Peaks, including the lead. However, that doesn't mean they're connected.
Strange New Worlds' Crossover Highlights Lower Decks' True Strength
Star Trek enters new territory when the animated crew of Lower Decks cameos on the live-action SNW. Thankfully, they've done their prep work already.
The Hunger Games: What Does Effie Trinket Actually Do?
Effie Trinket steals the show in The Hunger Games. What is her social position, and how does it affect the storyline?
Why The Simpsons Movie Is Rated PG-13
The Simpsons' big-screen adventure largely sticks to the tropes of the TV show. However, one infamous detail gives it an appropriate PG-13 rating.
Who Is Cato - And Who Played Him in The Hunger Games?
Cato is one of Katniss Everdeen's first and fiercest opponents in the first part of The Hunger Games. But there's more to him than meets the eye.
One of Batman: The Animated Series' Greatest Episodes Lets The Criminal Get Away
Batman: The Animated Series often told surprisingly sophisticated stories. One of its best sees Bruce Wayne letting an obvious villain go free.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Reveals a Surprising Figure Survived Xandar's Destruction
A seemingly throwaway resident of Knowhere appears in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and holds answers to one of the biggest questions in the MCU.
Titans' Season 4 Finale Reiterates the Whole Show Was Wasted Potential
Despite a strong cast and decades of great stories in the comics, Titans finishes the same way it started: wasting its considerable potential.