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'It Ends' Director Talks That Ambiguous Ending

By Hoai-Tran Bui

It Ends director Alexander Ullom talks about the ambiguous ending of his cerebral thriller — at least, as much as he can.

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Yes, 'The Magic Faraway Tree' Is A Real Movie — And It Could Be A New Cozy Classic

By Dais Johnston

Director Ben Gregor and the cast reveal why you shouldn’t disregard this new family adventure.

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'Wet Hot American Summer' Director David Wain Reveals He Almost Directed 'Ant-Man'

By Dais Johnston

Ahead of the cult classic’s theatrical re-release, Wain talks Ant-Man almosts, and his dream of making a psychological thriller.

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Chris Carter Wants To Believe

By Katie Rife

With the director’s cut of I Want to Believe now on streaming, the creator of The X-Files talks faith, Frankenstein, and whether he misses 24-episode seasons of TV.

The Force

Why 'The Ninth Jedi' Changed Lightsabers As We Know Them

By Ryan Britt

It's more than just a cool space sword.

The Inverse Interview

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Doesn’t See 'The Samurai and the Prisoner' As A Mystery Movie

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“I'm not sure that this film fits specifically into the mystery genre.”

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'The Rings Of Power' Finally Explains Where Celeborn’s Been Hiding

By Lyvie Scott

The short answer? Prison.

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Destin Daniel Cretton’s Naruto Movie Will Stay “Very Close” To The Original

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Believe it!

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How Destin Daniel Cretton Brought Spider-Man Back To Earth

By Hoai-Tran Bui

From VFX to costume design, reflective moments to swinging solo, director Destin Daniel Cretton made Peter Parker feel real again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The Inverse Interview

The Director Of 2026’s Most Provocative Erotic Thriller Is Quite Wholesome

By Katie Rife

“Whenever something felt too much like real life, it broke the spell of the movie.”