Dais Johnston, Inverse

Dais Johnston

Inverse

South Carolina, United States

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Past articles by Dais:

'The Mandalorian' Just Brought Back the Best Part of 'Phantom Menace'

A busy day for Peli Motto places Season 3 at an interesting moment in time. → Read More

Why Canceling Kevin Feige’s Star Wars Movie is Actually a Good Thing

The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars may have the same parent company, but they should be very different siblings. → Read More

'Mandalorian' Episode 2 Finally Fixes the Big Problem with Grogu

In life-or-death situations, Grogu can now more than hold his own/ → Read More

14 Years Ago, 'Breaking Bad' Invented a Trick 'Better Call Saul' Perfected

'Breaking Bad' is known for its nuanced and yet accessible story, and it's easy to pinpoint where it really hit its stride. → Read More

Mythosaur! 'Mandalorian' Season 3 Episode 2 Fixes the Ancient Star Wars Monster

We've had two massive plot points teased for years, and one clever move merged them perfectly. → Read More

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Runtime Continues a Risky Trend

Why does a swan song need to be so long? → Read More

'The Last of Us' Finale Could Answer the Game’s Biggest Question

One lingering riddle could finally be addressed in HBO's 'The Last of Us' Episode 9. → Read More

David: 'Last of Us' Episode 8 Introduces the Most Terrifying Villain Yet

'The Last of Us' Episode 8 had all the hallmarks of another safe haven for Joel and Ellie. That's exactly what makes it so scary. → Read More

'Last of Us' Episode 8 Ending Explained: Why Did Ellie Kill [SPOILERS]?

The newest character quickly changed in front of our eyes, but what exactly was he planning to do? Here's everything you need to know about 'The Last of Us' Episode 8. → Read More

'The Last of Us' Finale’s Runtime Exposes the Biggest Problem With the Show

The HBO series has had a few growing pains in its move to TV that could derail the monumental ending. → Read More

Did Dave Filoni Direct 'Rogue One's Darth Vader Scene? An Investigation

Is one of the key moments from the prequel movie the work of the 'Mandalorian' showrunner? → Read More

'The Mandalorian's Most Enigmatic Villain Could Switch Sides in Season 3

In a world of black-and-white morals, 'The Mandalorian' could introduce a little grey. → Read More

'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Fumbles Gina Carano's Firing

Shoehorning a mention of a missing character into the script only highlights the absence. → Read More

'Last of Us' Cinematographer Reveals How They Filmed the Darkest Scene Yet

Ksenia Sereda made "Left Behind" equally wondrous and creepy through careful technical work. → Read More

'Last of Us' Episode 7 Proves Episode 3's Worst Critics Are Wrong

Both major flashbacks in this series may not be narratively necessary, but that's just fine. → Read More

'Succession' is Ending — But There's Still Hope For More

The hit series is ending after Season 4, but series creator Jesse Armstrong may not be done yet. → Read More

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Will Repeat 'Game of Thrones' Season 8's Only Good Decision

An HBO bigshot has revealed that the wait to revisit Westeros will be a long one. → Read More

How 'The Last of Us' Episode 6 Uses Western Tropes to Deepen Joel's Character

Episode 6 of 'The Last of Us' looks like a western but plays out like a meditation on masculinity. And our understanding of Joel is all the better for it. → Read More

Superhero Fatigue May Have Finally Reached Disney+ Marvel Shows

With Disney+ only premiering two MCU shows in 2023, it looks like superhero fatigue is not limited only to the big screen — the TV series are feeling the heat too. → Read More

The Infected in HBO's 'Last of Us' Were Inspired By an “Otherworldly” Psychedelic Trip

Terry Notary wanted to emphasize how intelligent the Cordyceps truly are, so he went right to the fungal source. → Read More