Allyson Johnson

Allyson Johnson is the Editor-in-Chief at The Young Folks and film critic at CambridgeDay.com. A film and television critic living in Maine, she is a member of the Boston Society of Film Critics and Boston Online Film Critics Association. Her writing can also be found at ThePlaylist.net, VagueVisages.com, RogerEbert.com, TheMarySue.com, The Boston Globe, and more. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic.

Retrospective

'Hannibal' Turned Murder Into Performance Art — And Changed Network TV Forever

Eat the rude.

By Allyson Johnson
Retrospective

John Boyega Did His Best to Save 'Pacific Rim Uprising' From Itself

The much-maligned sequel is a warning about not understanding your source material.

By Allyson Johnson
Retrospective

DC Doesn’t Get Better than Teen Titans at Its Peak

While the entire series is a highlight of DC lore, Episode 10 of Season 2 demonstrates the show operating at its highest level.

By Allyson Johnson
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, an Underseen British Series Gave us a Thoughtful Take on Zombies

Many zombie stories are about the race for a cure. But what happens after the cure is found?

By Allyson Johnson
Last Call

'Moon' Offered Bleak Existential Terror And A Little Spark Of Hope

Learning that your whole life is a lie while you’re trapped in space is a tough combo.

By Allyson Johnson
Retrospective

5 years ago, the director of Parasite made his most unsettling sci-fi movie

Bong Joon-ho’s Netflix classic is a powerful reminder about how film can change the world.

By Allyson Johnson
Entertainment

15 years ago, Satoshi Kon's mind-bending sci-fi thriller foreshadowed Inception

Paprika embraces mind-melting science fiction much like Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed blockbuster.

By Allyson Johnson
Entertainment

10 years ago, 'The Hunger Games' created a new legacy for the female action hero

The female archer trend took a dramatic turn in the 2012 dystopian blockbuster.

By Allyson Johnson
Inverse Recommends

You need to watch the smartest sci-fi movie on Netflix ASAP

This 2015 science-fiction drama has a powerful message.

By Allyson Johnson
The Inverse Review

Belle review: The most dazzling sci-fi epic in years is here

Cross the bridge between reality and fantasy in this new animated odyssey.

By Allyson Johnson
The Inverse Review

The 355 review: Jessica Chastain’s spy thriller is an incomprehensible mess

The all-female action movie fails to be as empowering as its premise.

By Allyson Johnson
Last Call

You need to watch the most unsettling time-travel thriller before it leaves HBO Max this week

There are only a few days left to catch this ‘90s sci-fi movie on HBO Max.

By Allyson Johnson
Inverse Codex

Everything we know about Wheel of Time Season 2

When will Amazon’s fantasy epic return?

By Allyson Johnson
One Power

The Wheel of Time glossary: 8 magical words you need to know

The Amazon fantasy series is full of rich details.

By Allyson Johnson
One Power

Four huge ways The Wheel of Time is different from the books

The Wheel of Time takes a big leap from the page to the small screen.

By Allyson Johnson
Last Call

You need to watch the most bewitching cult classic on HBO Max before it leaves next week

This beloved ‘90s movie is all about witches, love, and sisterhood. Here's why you need to stream it ASAP before it leaves HBO Max this month.

By Allyson Johnson
Inverse Recommends

You need to watch the most mind-bending sci-fi thriller on Amazon Prime ASAP

Dylan O'Brien takes viewers on a reality-bending trip in this sci-fi movie.

By Allyson Johnson
One Power

The Wheel of Time: Rosamund Pike’s Moiraine and the all-powerful Aes Sedai explained

Everything you need to know about the group of powerful women at the center of The Wheel of Time.

By Allyson Johnson
One Power

The Wheel of Time is better than Game of Thrones for one important reason

Amazon’s new fantasy series accomplishes something rare for its genre.

By Allyson Johnson
Inverse Recommends

You need to watch the most evocative sci-fi series on Amazon Prime ASAP

Now is the perfect time to catch up on the first season of this unforgettable adventure series.

By Allyson Johnson