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.

Star Wars

'Andor' Season 2 Won't Repeat 'The Mandalorian's Worst Mistake

Tony Gilroy understands the value of a clear timeline.

Movies

Spider-Man: No Way Home Easter Egg Reveals a Shocking Cameo We Missed

The Brazilian dub teases a familiar Spider-Man variant may already be in the MCU.

Movies

The Next Star Wars Movie Will Avoid Repeating a Huge Mistake

Somehow, the most controversial choice of the sequel trilogy won't be repeated.

TV

Black Mirror Season 6's Wildest Episode Finally Takes on Netflix

It's time to satirize the hand that feeds.

Star Wars

Star Wars Is About to Bring Back Its Most Overlooked Hero

It's hard to imagine Ahsoka's spinoff series without her steadfast companion.

Movies

40 Years Later, Mark Hamill Explains a Massive Star Wars Mistake

The franchise isn’t perfect, but we can always force flubs to go away.

Retrospective

The Best Spy Thriller on Television Also Had the Smartest Ending

You can see an ending coming for years, but when it's told well it's still a surprise.

Lost Legends

Star Wars Needs to Make One Bold Choice With Its Next Big Villain

Let's start at the end.

TV

Mandalorian Season 4 Needs to Bring Back Star Wars’ Most Misused Villain

Let's dive back into the cloning pool.

Opinion

Netflix's New Password Rules Wildly Misunderstand How People Watch TV

Sharing is no longer caring.

Last Call

The Most Underrated Sci-Fi Show of the Decade Is About to Leave Streaming Forever

A cleverly written and beautifully shot sci-fi mystery is at your fingertips, but not for long.

TV

'Succession’s Final Season is Making the Same Mistake as 'Game of Thrones'

At least Bran won't be CEO.

News

"I Was Completely Gutted." Writers Speak Out on Disney's Streaming Purge

Streaming originals are being pulled from Disney's streaming services.

TV

Star Wars Is Finally Giving Us the Best Kind of Lightsaber Fights

Ahsoka just brought on a stylish combat expert to liven things up.

Movies

43 Years Later, Star Wars Finally Explains a Glaring Canon Mistake

See you next Taungsday.

Retrospective

'Indiana Jones’ Most Divisive Sequel Was the Risky Push the Franchise Needed

Despite fans railing against a controversial plot twist, in retrospect, this movie reached a final frontier.

Lost Legends

The Next Star Wars Movie Could Adapt a Beloved Book — With a Twist

It's time to visit the library.

TV

'Mrs. Davis' Perfected the Mystery Box Show

Damon Lindelof is known for his central mysteries, but Mrs. Davis upended this in a brilliant way.

TV

Star Wars Is About to Bring Back Its Best Abandoned Lightsaber Rule

The franchise shouldn’t be too picky about its most iconic element.

Star Wars

Ahsoka’s Release Date May Be Sooner Than You Think

A look at Disney+'s fall schedule reveals some likely possibilities.