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.
Why the Tusken Raiders Kidnapped Anakin's Mom in Star Wars
The Tusken Raiders have undergone revision as the Star Wars franchise has grown and changed. That includes one of the saga's darkest moments.
1976 vs. 2003: Which Freaky Friday Reigns Supreme?
The 2003 Freaky Friday is getting a sequel. But how does it stack up against the original 1976 version? Here's a look at which Friday is more freaky.
GotG Vol. 3 Confirmed Adam Warlock Is an Improvement Over the Comics
Adam Warlock's long -- and often messy -- history in the comics can't work for the big screen. GotG Vol. 3 goes back to his roots, then adds a twist.
GotG 3: Does Rocket's Name Really Come from a Beatles Song?
Rocket steps up and confronts his past in GotG 3. In the process, the movie drops a few subtle reminders of his unique connection to The Beatles.
Superman: The Movie Hides a Brilliant Nod to a Classic Twilight Zone Episode
Richard Donner created a superhero classic with Superman: The Movie. In the middle, he slips in a sly Easter egg to a much earlier masterpiece of his.
Secret Invasion Can Redeem Emilia Clarke's Villain Arc From Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke is set to make her MCU debut with Secret Invasion. It's a chance to give her the nuanced antagonist role Game of Thrones robbed her of.
How Batman: The Animated Series Failed One of Its Most Important Characters
Batman: The Animated Series is justly celebrated for its brilliance and influence. But it still leaves one prominent character in the lurch.
What's the Difference Between Clone Troopers and Stormtroopers in Star Wars?
The Empire's ground troops undergo a transition during the events of Andor: from Clone Troopers to Stormtroopers. Here's a look at their differences.
What Happens to Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games - And Why It Matters
Gale forms the third side of The HungGameses' love triangle. His ultimate fate hinges on how that plot thread develops over the saga.
Why Peter Quill Goes by the Alter Ego Star-Lord
The MCU's Peter Quill sticks with Star-Lord as a superhero title despite being mocked for it. But how did he choose the name in the first place?
Tiny Toons Looniversity: Everything You Need To Know
The first trailer for Tiny Toons Looniversity has dropped, leaving new fans eager to learn more. Here's everything we know about the new show.
Where Does Young Jedi Adventures Fit in the Star Wars Timeline?
The preschool-friendly Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures has specific storytelling needs, but where exactly does it fit into the Star Wars timeline?
Superman: Legacy Can Adapt Krypto's Best Story From a Popular Animated Series
James Gunn has hinted that Krypto the Superdog will appear in Superman: Legacy. The canine's own show from the mid-2000s has some good ideas for him.
How Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Broke the Horror Sequel Curse
Slasher movie sequels in the 1980s were largely a terrible lot. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 elevated the game, and horror movies are better for it.
An MCU Theory Connects Captain America 4 to an Old Villain (& It's Not The Leader)
The plot of Captain America: New World Order is under tight wraps. A new fan theory, however, claims the MCU has already revealed the film's villains.
Where Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Leaves Rocket
Rumors have long swirled among MCU fans that Rocket might not survive the events of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. So let's see where he ends up.
Twilight Zone: The Movie Improves on the TV Series' Best Episode
Nightmare at 20,000 Feet is one of the best Twilight Zone episodes of all time. George Miller may have topped it in his entry for the 1983 movie.
Forget 'Bigger Luke,' the Two Anakins Theory Solves One of Star Wars' Biggest Enigmas
The Bigger Luke theory turns a technical discrepancy into an outlandish plot thread. But the Two Anakins theory is more plausible in Star Wars.
King of the Hill's Hank and Kahn Were TV's Best Neighbors - And Can Be Again
While King of the Hill's Hulu reboot may need to update Hank's neighbor Kahn, getting rid of their neighborly relationship would be a mistake.
Chris Pratt Isn't Right for Superman - But He Could Fill Another DCU Role
Director James Gunn recently hinted that a GotG cast member is a part of Superman: Legacy. Chris Pratt would be fantastic, just not as Clark Kent.