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'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Made Me A Believer

By Lyvie Scott

How a set visit to Mandalorian & Grogu made me fall in love with Star Wars again.

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In This Brazilian Dystopia, An Elderly Woman Fights For Her Freedom

By Carlos Aguilar

Writer-director Gabriel Mascaro reveals the real-life inspirations behind The Blue Trail.

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How 'Exit 8' “Blurs the Line Between Video Games and Movies”

By James Grebey

Director Genki Kawamura speaks about adapting the simple video game into a surreal film.

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How Riz Ahmed’s 'Hamlet' Makes Shakespeare Edgy Again

By Lyvie Scott

This new take on Shakespeare feels like a crime thriller spliced with a music video — and that’s by design.

The Inverse Interview

The Forgotten Story Of An Accidental Phone Hacker

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“I had never heard of him. I had never heard of the phone phreaks. I didn't know there were hackers before computers.”

The Inverse Interview

Kelly Marie Tran Helps Unearth A Ghostly Slice Of History

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“I didn’t know.”

The Inverse Interview

'Black Zombie' Unearths The Ugly Truth Of An Iconic Horror Staple

By Lyvie Scott

This ambitious doc is essential viewing for any horror fan.

The Inverse Interview

Why Julia Ducournau’s 'Alpha' Is Not “Body Horror At All”

By Katie Rife

The director of Raw and Titane describes her latest film, Alpha, as an exercise in empathy.

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Why 'Pretty Lethal' Is More Than Its “Ballerinas That Kick Ass” Gimmick

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“I was like, ‘I just want to understand how mad this is. How bonkers is it?’” director Vicky Jewson says. “And they were like, ‘Our bodies are our armor. It's a superpower.’”

The Inverse Interview

How 'Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come' Beat The Horror Sequel Curse

By Lyvie Scott

Radio Silence never thought they’d make another Ready or Not — but the door was open.