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.

News

Can 'Fourth Wing' Finally Break The Romantasy Adaptation Curse?

Why can’t TV crack BookTok’s obsession?

By Dais Johnston
News

A Provocative Comic Adaptation Just Got The Perfect Director

From The Bone Temple to boning.

By Dais Johnston
News

Fast and Furious Is Moving to TV — What Does This Mean For the Final Movie?

Peacock is going to start living a quarter-mile at a time.

By Dais Johnston
Cheatsheet

Everything You Need To Know To Watch 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

Time to check in on Frank Castle.

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 3's Time Jump Could Confirm A Spider-Man Fan Theory

It’s just a matter of time.

By Dais Johnston
News

'Project Hail Mary' Will Be Available At Home Sooner Than You Think

Fist Rocky’s bump from the comfort of your living room.

By Dais Johnston
Review

'Good Omens' Season 3 Delivers An Abridged, But Satisfying, Ending

97 minutes of goodbye.

By Dais Johnston
Opinion

'The Boys' Most Experimental Episode Reveals TV's Worst Trend

In defense of the “filler episode.”

By Dais Johnston
Review

Netflix’s Gripping New Spy Thriller Is Based On An Astonishing True Story

Could you offer more?

By Dais Johnston
Spooky Sequels

That Was Fast! 'Hocus Pocus' 3 Already Happening

Sisters are doing trilogies for themselves.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

Apple TV’s Cape Fear Reboot Looks Scarier Than We Expected

Well, it’s not called Cape Calm.

By Dais Johnston
Original Cyberpunk

How One Underrated Sci-Fi Masterpiece Is Finally Becoming A Movie

Get ready to plug in.

By Dais Johnston
Retrospective

The Moment 'Doctor Who' Perfected A Captivating Trope

A love story across time, all building to a shocking ending.

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

'The Boys' Just Hit A Crucial Turning Point — And Set Up Its Next Spinoff

In its final few episodes, Amazon's hit superhero series is already setting up its own prequel.

By Dais Johnston
News

'The Boys' Series Finale Will Pull Off A Historic First For The Franchise

Big-screen bloodshed.

By Dais Johnston
News

Netflix’s 'One Piece' Anime Remake Will Make Things Easier For New Fans

Luffy’s about to get (another) makeover.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'The Odyssey' Trailer Reveals A Change To The Classic Story

A new glimpse at the epic adventure teases all of Odysseus’ trials.

By Dais Johnston
Blast Points

Star Wars Is Doubling-Down On Its Dumbest Trope

So much for “only Imperial Stormtroopers are so precise.”

By Dais Johnston
News

Netflix's Next Big Fantasy Franchise Is Achieving A Surprising Historic First

Step through the wardrobe and into the movie theater.

By Dais Johnston
Review

Netflix’s 'Lord Of The Flies' Is The Best Survival Thriller Of The Year

The child survival story that started it all.

By Dais Johnston