Jake Kleinman

Jake Kleinman is the Executive Editor at Inverse where he oversees features, special issues, and recurring columns and franchises. He also writes regularly about movies and television.

Jake was previously the senior entertainment editor at Inverse and before that the video games editor at Mic. As a freelancer, his work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Lifehacker, Laptop Magazine, and elsewhere.

His favorite superhero movie is Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.

The Inverse Interview

Adam Wingard, Master of the MonsterVerse

The director of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire reveals the secrets to helming the titan-sized franchise — and what comes next.

ByJake Kleinman
Exclusive

The Best Scene in 'Godzilla x Kong' Was Inspired by a 36-Year-Old Sci-Fi Cult Classic

“My inspirations also come from really unusual places,” director Adam Wingard tells Inverse.

ByJake Kleinman
Review

'X-Men ‘97' Reveals the Incredible Potential of Marvel’s Mutant Team

There’s some serious ambition here — but it’s hiding beneath a seemingly shallow surface.

ByJake Kleinman
Exclusive

'Event Horizon' TV Adaptation Gets a Promising Update From Director Adam Wingard

“It's definitely in the works,” Wingard tells Inverse.

ByJake Kleinman
Ordinary People

The Oral History of Repo Man

Four decades after its debut, Inverse tracks down the ragtag crew behind one of the greatest indie films ever made. “If it was a Hollywood movie that had been made about punks and stuff, it would’ve died.”

ByJake Kleinman
Reel Science

Minority Report’s Greatest Prediction Isn’t the One You Think

Sure, the computers are cool, but a city with no traffic? Now there’s a utopia.

ByJake Kleinman
Spoilers

'Spaceman's Ending Explained By Adam Sandler, Paul Dano, and Director Johan Renck

“It’s almost a string theory idea that time doesn’t exist.”

ByJake Kleinman
Inverse Recommends

'From Beyond' Is Gross, Schlocky Sci-Fi — And That’s Why I Love it

It’s never been easier to watch this ‘80s cult classic.

ByJake Kleinman
The Inverse Interview

Is Adam Sandler’s New Sci-Fi Movie a Secret Anti-Capitalist Allegory?

“It’s a reflection on the spectacle that is human life in modern days. We are here led to believe that we’re here to buy shit.”

ByJake Kleinman
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The Best Slasher of 2023 Is Finally Streaming on Netflix

“There will be no leftovers!”

ByJake Kleinman
Exclusive

Adam Sandler Reveals the Funniest Advice Carl Weathers Gave Him on Happy Gilmore

“I have so many great memories of him,” Sandler tells Inverse.

ByJake Kleinman
Exclusive

“Everything Has Changed.” 'Repo Man 2' Will Tackle the Internet, Director Says

The movie will take place in modern times with a focus on hacking, and stars Angela Sarafyan alongside Kiowa Gordon, Alex Cox tells Inverse.

ByJake Kleinman
Exclusive

'Repo Man 2' Isn’t Technically the First 'Repo Man' Sequel

Your guide to the Repo World ahead of Repo Man 2: The Wages of Beer.

ByJake Kleinman
Retrospective

Inside the Rise and Fall of Marvel’s Most Underrated X-Men Show

“It just imploded.”

ByJake Kleinman
Exclusive

How 'Fargo' Season 5 Delivered a Villain for the Ages

“He's just this elemental force that's blowing through this landscape.”

ByJake Kleinman
Spoilers!

'Fargo' Season 5 Director Unpacks the Finale's Biggest Moments

“If Bisquick can't heal you, nothing will.”

ByJake Kleinman
Opinion

We Need to Talk About 'Echo’s Post-Credits Scene

It’s bad, folks.

ByJake Kleinman
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When You Come For the King, You Better Not Miss

There’s a new John Wick knockoff in theaters, but the original is still your best bet for a good time.

ByJake Kleinman
The Inverse Interview

'The Beekeeper': Inside Jason Statham’s Buzzy New Action Thriller

Director David Ayer and antagonist actor Josh Hutcherson unpack their latest movie.

ByJake Kleinman
Exclusive

DC’s Most Divisive Director Confirms Superhero Fatigue Is Real — And Reveals a Solution

“Having real stakes is important, and stakes come from people and heart and emotion — basic filmmaking.”

ByJake Kleinman