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About Robert Hutton

Rob Hutton is a feature writer for Screen Rant. Rob is a lifelong fan of science-fiction and fantasy, and is interested in the ways in which modern media and storytelling continue to evolve.He has a PhD in English from Carleton University, following studies at York and McMaster Universities, with a dissertation on the concept of prestige in alternative comics. Rob has previously been published by both academic and popular publications. Since joining Screen Rant in 2021, Rob has written on topics ranging from true crime documentaries to anime. He also works as a freelance writing tutor for university students. In addition to films and TV, Rob is also a fan of comics and both video and tabletop games. Some favorite creators include Charlie Kaufman, Masaaki Yuasa, China Mieville, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Inio Asano, In his spare time Rob watches weird movies, eats too much dessert, and writes an unpublishable novel.

Author Details

Rob Hutton is a feature writer for Screen Rant.  He has a PhD in English from Carleton University, following studies at York and McMaster Universities, with a dissertation on the concept of prestige in alternative comics. Rob has previously been published by both academic and popular publications. Since joining Screen Rant in 2021, Rob has written on topics ranging from true crime documentaries to anime.

Industry Focus

As part of the Evergreen Team, Rob writes about movies and series that have stood the test of time, including series ranging from Breaking Bad to Friday Night Lights and movies from the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese. Rob also keeps readers up to date with the latest from the Star Wars and DC Unvierses.

Favorite Media

Rob is a fan of experimental and meta-fictional movies and other media, with a few favorites including Network, Synecdoche New York and The Lobster. he also loves clssic sci-fi and fantasy properties ranging from the Planet of the Apes to the Lord of the Rings. In addition to films and TV, Rob is also a fan of comics and both video and tabletop games.

Latest Articles

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Dopesick's unseen Curtis Wright is a real person who approved OxyContin while at the FDA, then worked for the drug's makers Purdue Pharma.

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Director Zack Snyder has long stated his ambition to adapt Ayn Rand's novel The Fountainhead, but it would be a bad idea politically and artistically.

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