Dais Johnston

Dais is a TV, movie, and culture writer. They love adaptation theory, international television, and overanalyzing costume design. If prompted, they can and will talk about Shakespeare movies for hours.
A Thrawn time ago...
Star Wars: This overlooked villain may replace Palpatine in a new movie
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A new Empire bureaucrat is exactly what Star Wars needs to return to its roots.
This bickering is pointless!
Star Wars: Snoke designer reveals a shocking fan theory is true
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In an appearance on the Force Material podcast, Star Wars designer Ivan Manzella revealed Snoke theories influenced his design of the Sith Lord.
Sidekick!
The most underappreciated superhero movie ever deserves another shot
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Disney's best take on the genre turns 15. It's time to watch Sky High.
Last Call
You need to watch this spooky TV show before it leaves Netflix next week
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Think Unsolved Mysteries, only with ghosts.
Bro? Bro!
Marvel leak teases the introduction of fan-favorite Hawkeye villains
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Clint Barton's next adventure could have a more lighthearted vibe.
MCU
'Avengers 5' spoilers: A tragic 'Wandavision' leak sets up the MCU's future
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This would certainly be a fresh start.
Palp Fiction
Star Wars theory: One Palpatine detail reveals how dumb the Jedi were
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All that Sith memorabilia in the prequels should have been a red flag.
SDCC 2020
Comic-Con@Home is missing the best part of Comic-Con: the "third space"
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The unique community of fan conventions is difficult to replicate virtually.
Entertainment
'Utopia' Amazon release date, trailer, plot for the genre-bending thriller
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Gone Girl meets Black Mirror?
Entertainment
Netflix's most underrated horror movie deserves another chance
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This bone-chilling movie puts a digital spin on horror.
Entertainment
Star Wars theory: One line proves Palpatine wasn't in control of Snoke
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Palpatine may be the Senate, but he isn't Snoke.
Think about it
DCEU leak could reveal Peter Capaldi's shocking role in 'The Suicide Squad'
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He could go from galactic hero to terrestrial villain.
Akward Phase
'Hamilton' star Sydney James Harcourt on knitting, Mariah Carey, and ballet
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"I didn't know where I was gonna fit in or what I was going to do. I only knew I loved arts."
The Phantom Menace
Star Wars leak: Sith voice actor hints he could return in 'Bad Batch' show
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It wouldn't be a Star Wars animated series without this Phantom Menace...
Inverse Recommends
'Palm Springs': 8 movies and shows like Hulu's time-loop rom-com
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More time-looping fun, ranging from lighthearted to action-packed.
Palp Fiction
Star Wars theory: This legendary Sith warlock could be the next big villain
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Star Wars is due for a throwback.
Entertainment
Peacock best shows: 5 sci-fi series to watch on NBC's free streaming service
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NBC's new streaming service Peacock revived many classic sci-fi shows and then made one of their own.
X-Men Week
'X-Men' exposes the biggest flaw of Marvel's Cinematic Universe
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In defense of Storm vs. Toad.
Entertainment
'Mandalorian' Season 2 spoilers: Star teases huge Moff Gideon reveal
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Could he be a bigger threat than first thought?
Fan Theories
'Palm Springs' theory sets up a wild time-travel sequel
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Palm Springs 2 could ditch Groundhog Day for Back to the Future.