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.
10 Batman: The Animated Series Episodes to Watch on Halloween
Batman: The Animated Series is ripe with gothic aesthetics, a noir tone and terrifying villains. But which episodes are perfect for Halloween viewing?
10 Best Folk Horror Films From the Past 10 Years
Folk horror is enjoying a renaissance, making stars out of the likes of Florence Pugh and Ana Taylor-Joy. Here are the 10 best from the past decade.
The 35 Best Movies of All Time, Ranked
Cinema's greatest films combine artistry with lasting popular influence. Here are 35 movies that perfectly balance both sides of that equation.
5 Ways Jenna Ortega is the Best Wednesday (& 5 Ways It's Christina Ricci)
Christina Ricci's and Jenna Ortega's iconic takes on Wednesday Addams complement each other perfectly. But there are some things both do differently.
10 Best Horror Comedies of the Past 10 Years
Horror comedies like M3GAN, Mayhem, and Ready or Not offer laughs and chills in equal measure.
Ghost Rider's Live-Action Debut Underused a Powerful (But Forgettable) Villain
The original 2007 Ghost Rider is regarded as a misfire, despite some good points. Its mishandling of a potentially great villain is partly to blame.
Daredevil: Born Again's Big Recast Could Introduce a Deadly Spider-Man Villain
Recasting Vanessa Fisk could bring a long-time Spider-Man foe into the MCU. In the process, it would open up all kinds of good Daredevil stories.
How Did Anakin Get His Scar in Star Wars Canon?
The scar over Anakin Skywalker's right eye has never been explained in Star Wars canon. The possibilities range from the dark to the ridiculous.
Ahsoka Can Work Towards Finally Ending Star Wars’ Worst Legacy
The "Disaster Lineage" -- a line of Jedi who have unleashed chaos on the galaxy -- includes Ahsoka Tano. She and her friends have a chance to fix it.
Thor and Loki Are Sure to Reunite in the MCU - But Maybe They Shouldn’t
Loki and Thor have been friends and foes, but never less than kin. As fun as an MCU reunion might be, it holds emotional peril for both.
Lower Decks' Grand Nagus Started with a Single Line in DS9
Lower Decks returns to Rom and Leeta, now rulers of the Ferengi Alliance on the eve of joining the Federation. It all started with one line on DS9.
Halloween Has Killed Laurie Strode More Than Once - But What Is Her Best Ending?
The ultimate Final Girl met her end three times during Halloween's convoluted history. But live or die, there's no question which ending is her best.
Futurama: Who Is Zapp Brannigan Based Off? - The Answer May Surprise Fans
Futurama's Zapp Brannigan is an all-time fan-favorite. Though based on a specific pop-culture icon, a lot more thought went into him than fans think.
10 Best Murder Mystery Comedies of All Time
Zero Effect and Clue are just two of the many great murder mystery comedies that provide thrills and laughs in equal measure.
Top 25 Best Thriller Suspense Movies of All Time, Ranked
Thrillers have been thrilling audiences since the beginning of cinema history, captivating movie-goers through every step of the genre's development.
10 Best Sci-Fi Tropes Star Trek Popularized
Star Trek changed the face of science fiction, and opened up previously obscure genre tropes to a wider audience. Here are ten of the most memorable.
10 Most Underused X-Men In Movies
The X-Men movies helped push Marvel into the mainstream, but with so many heroes to choose from, some characters have been unfairly overlooked.
10 Best Moments in the Ahsoka Series
Ahsoka scores a big win for the Star Wars franchise in its inaugural season. Here are the ten best moments in a series filled to the brim with them.
Taylor Swift Would Kill It as the MCU's Dazzler - But a Darker Role Fits Her Even Better
Taylor Swift was recently spotted with the cast and crew of Deadpool 3. An ideal MCU role for her is just waiting to be claimed.
Star Trek: 10 Best Captain Pike Quotes
Christopher Pike has become known for his folksy wit and quiet authority on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Here are 10 of his best lines so far.