Dais Johnston

Dais Johnston is a staff writer at Inverse covering Entertainment and Culture, particularly international media and social justice in media. Their work has previously appeared on BUST.com and The Belladonna. They have a degree in Theatre from Agnes Scott College, focusing on screenwriting and the elements of storytelling. As a military child, Dais grew up all over the world, giving a global perspective to the stories we all enjoy and what they have in common. They are also part of a zoom theatre troupe, the Cobalt Internet Theater, live-streaming table reads of classic TV and movie scripts.

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' is Going Back to Basics — and Becoming Cutting Edge

Time is a flat circle.

ByDais Johnston
Movies

'Thunderbolts' Has a New Title, Kind Of

Adding just one character can be a big change.

ByDais Johnston
News

One of the Greatest Thrillers Ever is Getting Remade — Again

Love him or hate him, Marvel director Scott Derrickson is taking a shot at a classic.

ByDais Johnston
Star Wars

'The Bad Batch' Just Brought a Dead Star Wars Character Back the Right Way

Somehow, Ventress returned.

ByDais Johnston
Trailers

We Finally Know What Yorgos Lanthimos' Next Movie is About

Let’s get anthological.

ByDais Johnston
News

After Three Failed Attempts, Pirates of the Caribbean Is Getting Yet Another Reboot

The seas are calling. Again.

ByDais Johnston
News

'The Last of Us' Scene Fans are Dreading Will Happen Sooner Than You Think

It’s definitely not par for the course.

ByDais Johnston
News

'Boondock Saints III' is Actually Happening, Norman Reedus Threatens

Look out, Boston.

ByDais Johnston
Movies

'Joker 2' Is Doubling Down on Arthur Fleck’s Delusions

Send in the vocalists.

ByDais Johnston
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The Netflix Show Where a Woman Turns Into a Chicken Nugget Is Somehow Weirder Than You Think

Be careful what you dip.

ByDais Johnston
Lost Legends

'The Acolyte' Should Show us the Franchise’s Most Infamous Sith Master

It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you.

ByDais Johnston
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The Most Surreal Sci-Fi Movie of 2023 is Finally Streaming

He’s your dream guy. That’s the problem.

ByDais Johnston
Trailers

'The Penguin' Trailer Goes Full 'Sopranos'

He woke up this morning and got himself a gun.

ByDais Johnston
Movies

The 'Beetlejuice 2' Trailer Knows How Tired We Are of Trailer Cliches

The juice is loose. Again.

ByDais Johnston
Spoilers

Let’s Talk About The Shocking Ending of 'Immaculate'

Sydney Sweeney and director Michael Mohan reveal the ending was originally going to look a lot different.

ByDais Johnston
Trailers

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Just Released Two Dueling Trailers

Choose a side.

ByDais Johnston
Star Wars

Star Wars is About Magic Now

Do you believe in (intergalactic) magic?

ByDais Johnston
Star Wars

No, 'The Acolyte' Didn't Just Ruin the Prequels

Only social media deals in absolutes.

ByDais Johnston
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' is Finally Going Back to What Works

The most beloved showrunner/writer combo are returning.

ByDais Johnston
The Inverse Interview

“That’s an Arc.” Karen Gillan on Nebula’s Happy Ending and Future Superhero Roles

The prolific actress reveals how she'd want to be in the DC Universe and what she's doing next.

ByDais Johnston