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.

Trailers

Could 'Daredevil: Born Again' Be Teasing A Huge Villain Redemption?

This one hits right on target.

By Dais Johnston
News

'The Wild Robot' Is Setting Up A Trilogy

Dreamworks’ animal sci-fi adventure will continue.

By Dais Johnston
Inverse Recommends

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Most Creative Sci-Fi Thriller Of The Year

Alan Ritchson carries an ever-shifting tale of life and death.

By Dais Johnston
Dunk and Egg

Who Are The New Characters In 'Knight Of Seven Kingdoms' Season 2?

Dunk’s got some new friends — and a new boss.

By Dais Johnston
News

A Forgotten Star Wars Hero Is Finally Getting The Spotlight He Deserves

Wedged in.

By Dais Johnston
The Force

Star Wars’ Most Underrated Series Almost Showed A Dark Side Of A Fan-Favorite Jedi

Contains multitudes, he does.

By Dais Johnston
Avast!

The Original Swashbuckler Is Getting A Slick Reboot

Alas, no Muppets this time.

By Dais Johnston
News

A Star Wars Writer Is Writing A Game Of Thrones Movie — But There’s A Catch

What’s better than one Aegon’s Conquest? Two Aegon’s Conquests.

By Dais Johnston
Blu-Rays

'Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Is About To Get A Huge Upgrade

Your Blu-Ray shelf needs good men.

By Dais Johnston
News

'Doctor Who' Actually Shot The Season 2 Finale Fans Wanted

Season 2 of 'Doctor Who' initially looked a lot different, and could have solved a big mystery.

By Dais Johnston
News

What Does Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Mean For You?

From Starfleet Academy to MILF Manor with one click.

By Dais Johnston
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