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.

The Force of Gosling

Why Ryan Gosling's New Star Wars Movie Breaks Tradition

A good old-fashioned blockbuster. Or is it?

By Dais Johnston
Exclusive

How The Director of 'WALL-E' Made The Year’s Most “Wholesome” Sci-Fi Movie

All of humanity in 94 minutes.

By Dais Johnston
The Way

Star Wars Rumor Suggests Lucasfilm Is Already Regretting A Risky Move

Dashing through the show, in a four Tauntaun open sleigh...

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Interview With The Vampire' Just Dropped A Massive Twist

AMC+’s modern cult classic is finally living up to its old name.

By Dais Johnston
Stranger Friends

Why The Next 'Stranger Things' Show Could Commit The Worst Prequel Sin

Friends don’t lie, but they apparently do forget other friends exist.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma' Looks Just As Creepy As It Sounds

I saw the projector glow.

By Dais Johnston
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Is Open to Repeating A Risky Strategy

Is it better to have collaborated and lost than never have collaborated at all?

By Dais Johnston
News

'Neon Genesis Evangelion' Is Coming Back With The Perfect Writer

Write the reboot, Yoko. Or Hideaki will have to do it again.

By Dais Johnston
News

Ryan Coogler’s 'X-Files' Reboot Finally Has Its Star

A renowned director's take on a classic sci-fi show has finally found its leading lady.

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

'Knight Of the Seven Kingdoms' One Major Change Could Set Up More Targaryens In Season 2

The people crave more Maekar.

By Dais Johnston
The Force

Candid Star Wars Interview Gestures At A New Hope For The Franchise

There’s no beef in space.

By Dais Johnston
TV

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Finally Solves The Mystery Of Dunk’s Knighthood – Or Does It?

It doesn’t take that much time to knight a guy.

By Dais Johnston
Dunk and Egg

What Will Happen in 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 2?

Being a knight isn’t just about tourneys.

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

How Many Kingdoms Really Are in Westeros?

Has the title been wrong all along?

By Dais Johnston
Winter is Here

The Game of Thrones Stage Play Could Solve Multiple Huge Canon Mysteries

Finally, a look at Robert’s Rebellion.

By Dais Johnston
Review

'Paradise' Season 2 Takes The Post-Apocalyptic Thriller To Bold New Territory

Paradise/Lost.

By Dais Johnston
Inverse Recommends

'The Night Agent' Finally Finds A Way To Innovate In Season 3

Netflix's smash hit conspiracy thriller series manages to break new ground in its latest iteration.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'House Of The Dragon' Season 3 Trailer Finally Teases The Battle Of The Gullet

Down the Gullet!

By Dais Johnston
TV

Did 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Just Confirm A Connection Between Brienne and Dunk?

Tallness apparently runs in the family.

By Dais Johnston
Cheatsheet

The Next Chapter For 'Doctor Who' Still Doesn't Have A Release Date

The War Between the Land and the Sea is restricted to across the sea.

By Dais Johnston