C Robert Cargill Bio | Wiki
C Robert Cargill is an American screenwriter, novelist, and podcast host. He is a former film critic known under the pseudonyms Massawyrm on Ain’t It Cool News and Carlyle on Spill.com. Robert wrote his first article in 2000 when he volunteered to write a review of the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for a website called “Guerilla Films.”
His article managed to get the highest amount of traffic with over 50,000 hits, which secured him the job to write more reviews. Having wanted to be a fiction writer from a young age, he considered every film he reviewed and its feedback as a learning experience. According to an interview with The Austin, Chronicle Robert compared it to “a strenuous, endless crash course—maybe even a master class—in what does and doesn’t work in a story.”
C Robert Cargill Age
Robert was born on September 8, 1975, in San Antonio, Texas, United States. He is 46 years old.
C Robert Cargill Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).
C Robert Cargill Family
He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas by his parents. Robert grew up in a military family, on army bases around the United States. He held several jobs prior to writing, including video store clerk and travel agent.
C Robert Cargill Wife
Robert is married to his beautiful wife Jessica Cargill. The couple celebrated their wedding on May 4, 2002. Together, they reside in Austin, Texas.
C Robert Cargill Books | Dreams And Shadows
Having wanted to be a fiction writer from a young age, Robert considered every film he reviewed and its feedback as a learning experience. According to an interview with The Austin Chronicle, he compared it to “a strenuous, endless crash course, maybe even a master class, in what does and doesn’t work in a story.”
On February 26, 2013, he released his first novel, Dreams, and Shadows, an urban fantasy story of folklore and mythology, which also follows three modern characters from childhood to adulthood. Subsequent novels included Sea of Rust and Day Zero. His other books include:
one of the Artifacts by Keith Baker contributed
Queen of the Dark Things
We Are Where the Nightmares Go and Other Stories
C Robert Cargill Podcast
Robert serves as the co-host of the film podcast Junkfood Cinema with critic Brian Salisbury. He also co-hosts the writing advice podcast Write Along with author David Chen. David and Robert discuss how to get through Act 2 and the Second Act Slump.
C Robert Cargill Sinister
The idea for Robert’s first film came to fruition when he met up with a fan and friend Scott Derrickson at a bar in Las Vegas where he pitched his idea for Sinister. Derrickson, contacted producer Jason Blum who particularly liked the simplicity of the concept and understood the urge to make it as fast as possible before it could be made by anyone else.
The shooting of the movie started in September 2011, 6 months after, and was first screened at South by Southwest. In an interview with Film.com, Robert stated that his days as a film critic were over for the time being due to his success and dedication to his newfound career path. Both Robert and Derrickson returned as writers for Sinister 2 in2015, which was directed by Ciaran Foy.
C Robert Cargill Doctor Strange
Robert, along with Derrickson and Jon Spaihts, worked on the script for Marvel’s Doctor Strange in 2016. The writing duo of Derrickson and Robert signed a deal with Blumhouse Television.
C Robert Cargill No Man Of God
Robert, under the pseudonym of Kit Lesser, wrote a biopic about FBI agent William Hagmaier played by Elijah Wood, and his relationship with serial killer Ted Bundy. The film was released in 2021 as No Man of God.
C Robert Cargill Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Robert’s estimated net worth is $798,564.
Who Is C Robert Cargill
Robert is an American screenwriter, novelist, and podcast host. He is a former film critic known under the pseudonyms Massawyrm on Ain’t It Cool News and Carlyle on Spill.com. Robert wrote his first article in 2000 when he volunteered to write a review of the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for a website called “Guerilla Films.” His article managed to get the highest amount of traffic with over 50,000 hits, which secured him the job to write more reviews.