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.
'X-Men ‘97 Directors Want to Make an Animated Movie — And It Sounds Amazing
An X-Men ‘97 feature film could be “Spider-Verse” meets “Akira.”
'Civil War' is About Whatever You Want it to Be
Throughout his career, Alex Garland has prioritized vibes over plot, even while tackling some of the most controversial topics of our era.
'X-Men ‘97' Head Director: “I Wouldn’t Get My Hopes Up For Cassandra Nova”
“I don't think people will be disappointed with our choices.”
I Really Hope Kevin Feige Watches 'The People’s Joker'
The wildest superhero movie of the year has a vital lesson for Marvel and DC.
'The Matrix 5' Has Nowhere to Go But Down
Rewatching Matrix Resurrections convinced me of one thing: The Matrix 5 is doomed to fail.
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.
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.
'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.
'Event Horizon' TV Adaptation Gets a Promising Update From Director Adam Wingard
“It's definitely in the works,” Wingard tells Inverse.
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.”
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.
'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.”
'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.
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.”
The Best Slasher of 2023 Is Finally Streaming on Netflix
“There will be no leftovers!”
Adam Sandler Reveals the Funniest Advice Carl Weathers Gave Him on Happy Gilmore
“I have so many great memories of him,” Sandler tells Inverse.
“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.
'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.
Inside the Rise and Fall of Marvel’s Most Underrated X-Men Show
“It just imploded.”
How 'Fargo' Season 5 Delivered a Villain for the Ages
“He's just this elemental force that's blowing through this landscape.”
