Hoai-Tran Bui
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Finally here!!!! Inverse entertainment editor. Critic.
I was recovering from being the sickest I'd ever been when I went to see MARTY SUPREME. After it, I was SO WIRED that I thought I was cured (I was not)! The second Great American Movie of this year. Kevin O'Leary shockingly good? TimothƩe Chalamet a GOD.
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āMarty Supremeā Review: A Whirlwind American Odyssey At Its Most Spectacular
TimothƩe Chalamet is a supernova in Josh Safdie's sweaty, adrenaline-packed ode to the American dream.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/marty-supreme-review
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I ranked the top 15 sci-fi movies and tv shows of 2025, from anti-fascist Star Wars to a miserable woman who has to save the planet and even an underdog Predator, here's the best science fiction of 2025:
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The 15 Best Sci-Fi Movies & TV Of The Year, Ranked
From shows about aliens among us to revolutions in a galaxy far, far away, here are Inverse's top sci-fi movies and TV shows of 2025.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/best-sci-fi-movies-tv-of-2025
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Itās the 10th anniversary of āHeaven Sent,ā not just DOCTOR WHOās best episode but one of the best TV episodes ever! In another world where Capaldiās era was not underrated, itād be on all the āBest TV Episodesā lists
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10 Years Ago, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Delivered One Of The Best TV Episodes Ever ā And No One Noticed
"Heaven Sent" is not just 'Doctor Who's best episode, it's one of the greatest hours of TV ever. So why isn't it considered such?
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/doctor-who-heaven-sent-10-year-anniversary
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THE SECRET AGENT is incredible. A shapeshifter of a movie that defies its political thriller genre trappings, its much more than its (admittedly magnificent) central performance by Wagner Moura. Out now in limited release:
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'The Secret Agent' Takes You By Surprise
Wagner Moura is magnificent as a political refugee fleeing an authoritarian regime in 'The Secret Agent,' one of the best movies of the year.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-secret-agent-review-noir-political-thriller
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I'm always grateful when
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@inverse.com
. It's about that time, so here's my take on the best of 2025's horror crop!
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Has anyone had a better year than EJAE? I profiled the singer-songwriter behind the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS mega-hit "Golden" for this year's Inverse Awards! Keep an eye on this space for more great end-of-year pieces.
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'KPop Demon Hunters' EJAE Is The Scene Stealer of 2025
Inverse chatted with the singer-songwriter behind the biggest chart-topper of the year on why 'KPop Demon Hunters' is such a crossover hit.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/huntrx-ejae-interview-scene-stealer-2025
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I had a great interview with Edgar Wright, in which we talked about how he consolidated his lighter instincts as a director with a bleak story like THE RUNNING MAN, and the very funny direction he gave Glen Powell for his silly accents:
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How Edgar Wright Finally Made The 'The Running Man' Movie He's Always Wanted
'The Running Man' director Edgar Wright speaks about why his new movie is not a remake, and navigating the grim tone of the Stephen King novel.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-running-man-edgar-wright-interview
19 days ago
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I reviewed DIE MY LOVE, which is very much a showcase for Jennifer Lawrence. But to be fair she is absolutely, devastatingly, tremendous
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Jennifer Lawrence Is A Force Of Nature In 'Die My Love'
'Die My Love,' a psychological thriller directed by Lynne Ramsay, is a stunning showcase for the Oscar winner.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/die-my-love-review-psychological-thriller
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PLURIBUS premieres this Friday!! And Vince Gilligan doesn't want you to know anything about it. I chatted with Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn about why there's so much mystery around their amazing new sci-fi show:
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How 'The X-Files' Influenced Apple's Most Mysterious New Sci-Fi Show
Vince Gilligan talks about how his sci-fi writing background informed his new show, 'Pluribus,' in one very specific way.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/pluribus-apple-tv-sci-fi-vince-gilligan-rhea-seehorn-interview
27 days ago
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Despite loving PREY, I had no expectations going into PREDATOR: BADLANDS. But to my surprise, I had a blast. Dan Trachtenberg, how could I ever doubt you.
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'Predator: Badlands' Is A Magic Trick Of A Blockbuster Movie
In Inverse's āPredator: Badlandsā Review,' we find a film that flips a franchise's formula on its head for a wildly entertaining crowdpleaser.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/predator-badlands-review
28 days ago
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I voted early for Zohran and they gave me an extra Halloween sticker as a treat
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Also I wrote about Radu Jude's DRACULA and how its use of AI ā whether you vibe with it or not ā is definitely the most interesting and radical way it's been used in movies thus far (out now in select theaters):
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The Most Bizarre Dracula Movie Of All Time Is Weaponizing AI In The Most Surprising Ways
In Radu Judeās 'Dracula,' a filmmaker uses AI to make a Dracula movie. Yes, that Dracula.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/dracula-radu-jude-ai
about 1 month ago
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BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER is messy and kind of incoherent, but Colin Farrell is very good as an unhinged gambling addict who may have found himself in hell? Still, I prob liked it better than most, especially when it takes a supernatural turn. Now on Netflix:
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'The Ballad Of A Small Player' Is Secretly A Ghost Story
Edward Bergerās 'Conclave' follow-up is a gambling thriller that takes a surprising supernatural turn.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-ballad-of-a-small-player-netflix-supernatural-crime-thriller-colin-farrell
about 1 month ago
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I chatted with BUGONIA writer Will Tracy about the movie's wild twist, the differences between this film and the Korean original, and what its ending means in this day and age:
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about 1 month ago
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šhttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/at-the-mountains-of-madness-guillermo-del-toro
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15 Years Later, Guillermo del Toro's Greatest Unmade Sci-Fi Movie Is Definitely Dead
The 'Frankenstein' director gives a sad update on his long-gestating 'At The Mountains of Madness' movie.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/at-the-mountains-of-madness-guillermo-del-toro
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I interviewed Mary Bronstein about how one very bad day created the most distressing psychological thriller of the year (go see IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU):
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Behind The Surprisingly Dark Origin Of 2025's Most Harrowing Psychological Thriller
One very bad day for director Mary Bronstein provided the inspiration for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' the tense new psychological thriller from A24.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/if-i-had-legs-id-kick-you-mary-bronstein-interview-a24-thriller
about 1 month ago
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Itās alive!
about 1 month ago
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FįŖį¢ į©įŖNį įŖįF
about 1 month ago
J.R.R. Tolkien's full name was Jonathan Ronathan Rolkien Tolkien
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THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is definitely the most Iāve cried at the movies in YEARS. What powerful, effective cinema
about 1 month ago
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I never posted my review of THE MASTERMIND, which I loved dearly!
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'The Mastermind' Redefines the Heist Movie
Kelly Reichardt channels the shaggy ā70s heist thriller in her captivating latest, 'The Mastermind.'
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-mastermind-review-crime-thriller-josh-oconnor-mubi
about 1 month ago
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If you have the opportunity, go see IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT in theaters now.
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'It Was Just An Accident' Is A Darkly Comic Masterwork
Jafar Panahi's Cannes Palme Dāor winner is one of the best movies of the year.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/it-was-just-an-accident-review-neon-revenge-thriller
about 2 months ago
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Just realized LURKER is on MUBI now! A good, gripping debut:
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'Lurker' Is A Twisty Tale Of Online Obsession Gone Wrong
An 'Almost Famous' riff gives way to a psychological thriller that's 'Talented Mr. Ripley' meets 'Perfect Blue' in 'Lurker.'
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/lurker-review-psychological-thriller
about 2 months ago
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I reviewed IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, in which Rose Byrne is life-shatteringly good.
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'If I Had Legs Iād Kick You' Wonāt Let You Look Away
Rose Byrne gives an all-time great performance as a woman on the edge of a breakdown in 'If I Had Legs Iād Kick You.'
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/if-i-had-legs-id-kick-you-review-psychological-thriller-a24
about 2 months ago
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KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is pretty spectacular thanks to a star-making turn from Tonatiuh and director Bill Condonās eye for the old-school Hollywood razzle dazzle. Very queer and very sincere! In theaters now!
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āKiss of the Spider Womanā Review: A Surreal Queer Romance Gets A Dose Of Hollywood Spectacle
Bill Condonās crowd-pleasing adaptation of the stage musical streamlines Manuel Puig's surreal LGBTQ story.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-review-sundance-2025-review
about 2 months ago
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I reviewed ROOFMAN, which I was very charmed by! Maybe Channing Tatum's best performance, while Derek Cianfrance is having a blast doing his best Soderbergh:
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'Roofman' Smartly Breaks Out Of The "True Storyā Movie Trap
Channing Tatum gives a terrific turn as the real-life serial robber whose amazing story served as the inspiration for Derek Cianfrance's wacky new crime comedy.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/roofman-review-channing-tatum-derek-cianfrance-crime-thriller
about 2 months ago
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I reviewed A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, which I liked, even if it doesn't do much more than what's on the tin (make you very tense):
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āA House of Dynamiteā Review: Kathryn Bigelowās Nuclear Apocalypse Thriller Will Shred Your Nerves
Kathryn Bigelow makes the nuclear apocalypse real in a nerve-wracking political thriller.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/a-house-of-dynamite-review-kathryn-bigelow
about 2 months ago
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#NYFF
thread here we go!
2 months ago
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I had a big bold beautiful interview with Kogonada, and naturally we talked about Hayao Miyazaki movies
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How Hayao Miyazaki Inspired The Most Surreal Time-Travel Movie Of The Year
The director of Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie-led fantasy film 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' talks anime, Joe Hisaishi, and making Farrell dance.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/a-big-bold-beautiful-journey-kogonada-interview
2 months ago
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I love movies!!
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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is bracingly relevant, breathlessly propulsive, and fun as hell. Leo has never been better. Teyana Taylor is a force of nature. Chase Infiniti is a star! PTA has another masterpiece on his hand. Movie of the year!!
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āOne Battle After Anotherā Is An Action Blockbuster Like No Other
Leonardo DiCaprio has never been better than in Paul Thomas Andersonās revolutionary thriller.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/one-battle-after-another-review
3 months ago
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A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY feels like a live-action remake of an anime movie I haven't seen ā and that's both good and bad. Visually stunning & swooningly romantic, but underbaked. But Kogonada is doing things he's never done before and I will ride for him
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'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' Wants To Make You Swoon
Kogonada takes a dip into magical realism with the sweetly sentimental fantasy led by Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/a-big-bold-beautiful-journey-review
3 months ago
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First Venice Film Festival done! I missed a few I wanted to see (ANN LEE, the new Bigelow, I will find you) but iām so happy that I could check another bucket-list festival off my list!
3 months ago
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My job is b̵e̵a̵c̵h̵
#Biennale
3 months ago
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NE ZHA II might be one of the most insane theatrical experiences Iāve had this year. I donāt know if US audiences are ready for it.
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The Most Deranged Fantasy Epic Of 2025 Is The Biggest Movie You Havenāt Seen
'Ne Zha II' is the wildest fantasy movie of the year that has already broken every box office record in China. Now, U.S. audiences will finally get to see it.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/ne-zha-2-us-release
3 months ago
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Forgot to share my review of BOYS GO TO JUPITER, a lovely little indie animated movie about hustle culture and singing aliens. Catch this hidden gem if it's playing near you (currently playing in NY and LA):
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'Boys Go to Jupiter' Is A Delightful Hidden Gem of Indie Animation
'Boys Go to Jupiter,' a feature directorial debut made entirely by one person in Blender, is the hidden gem of the summer.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/boys-go-to-jupiter-review
4 months ago
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HIGHEST 2 LOWEST: The first half is truly baffling, with a score so distracting it pitches into parody. Then it becomes awesome. My review of Spike Lee's bold and odd remake of a Kurosawa masterpiece that thankfully does something very different:
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āHighest 2 Lowestā Review: Spike Leeās Bold Crime Thriller Remake Saves Itself From One Jarring Fumble
Denzel Washington gives a tour-de-force performance in Leeās propulsive remake of the Akira Kurosawa masterpiece.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/highest-2-lowest-review-spike-lee-remake
4 months ago
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forgot to share earlier but now that itās streaming on Criterion I wrote about the hypnotic, singular cinematic achievement that is Jia Zhangkeās CAUGHT BY THE TIDES
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4 months ago
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annoying my friends about Pluto TV for the past month has WORKED
4 months ago
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FREAKIER FRIDAY is...fine! Cute and frothy but a tad too frantic. It's nice to see Lindsay Lohan show that she never lost her comedic charms though.
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The Wildest Supernatural Sequel Of The Year Fails To Surpass The Original
The body-swap sequel repeats the beats of the first film, to diminishing returns.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/freakier-friday-review
4 months ago
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i need to stop reviewing tv shows...i almost always get pissed off when it gets bad and it turns out i have 5 more episodes to watch
4 months ago
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ALIEN: EARTH is great...until it isn't. Noah Hawley delivers some terrifying, nail-biting thrills that rival the best ALIEN movies, but the "prequel" series has some frustratingly opaque characters that I'm not sure I want to spend multiple seasons with.
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'Alien: Earth Review: The Sci-Fi Spinoff Fails To Capture A Modern TV Reboot Formula
Noah Hawley's 'Alien' prequel reveals the limits of the TV spinoff formula he perfected with 'Fargo' and 'Legion.'
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/alien-earth-review-fx-hulu
4 months ago
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I reviewed CLOUD (opening wide this week), which is proof that no one gets the chilly loneliness of the digital age like Kiyoshi Kurosawa. An unnerving paranoid saga about living under the cold grip of late capitalism. Being a reseller is hard! My review:
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'Cloud' Is The Perfect Unnerving Technological Thriller For Our Times
'Cloud,' Kiyoshi Kurosawa's unnerving new thriller, is the perfect technological thriller for our times.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/cloud-review-technological-revenge-thriller
4 months ago
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With the full release of THE SANDMAN season 2 (barring a bonus episode dropping next week), I wrestle with the Gaiman of it all, and an imperfect adaptation of a story that I once loved:
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How Do We Talk About A Neil Gaiman Show Now?
As Netflixās adaptation of 'The Sandman' winds down, we grapple with the death of the author.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-sandman-season-2-review-netflix
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EDDINGTON: Ari Aster's brain may be too rotted. As a BEAU IS AFRAID defender, I'm afraid Ari Aster is not the right person to make a COVID movie.
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'Eddington' Gets Lost In Its Own Conspiracies
'Eddington,' Ari Asterās contemporary Western, is a satirical conspiracy thriller with nothing to say.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/eddington-review-ari-aster-western-conspiracy-thriller
5 months ago
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Superman
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SUPERMAN is the closest thing you can get to being dropped in the middle of a comic book: wildly geeky, chaotic, and tooth-achingly earnest. Though sometimes I wish it felt more like a movie I couldnāt help but be moved by it. Yes reader, I cried.
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āSupermanā Review: The Most Comic Book Movie Ever ā For Better and For Worse
Itās a bird, itās a plane, itās a wildly geeky extravaganza!
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/superman-review
5 months ago
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SUPERMAN: The closest thing weāll get to a live-action Saturday morning cartoon. The cast (esp David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan) is literally perfect. Itās a shame it looks like that. Full review coming soon!
5 months ago
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Pssst Iām in this!
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Inverse's 2025 Blockbuster Issue is here! Featuring Stephanie Beatriz on the cover, this year's issue is all about the current state of the blockbuster. And it's looking...apocalyptic.
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The 2025 Blockbuster Issue
What makes a Blockbuster movie in 2025? Great writing, lovable characters, and stories that can live on through the ages. It's why blockbusters are not a four-letter word ā far from it.
https://www.inverse.com/blockbuster-issue-2025
5 months ago
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I reviewed MEGAN 2.0, which doubles down on the camp to give us a genre remixing horror-comedy bonanza! Yes, itās 15 min too long, but a divaās gonna vamp
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'M3GAN 2.0' Gives The Horror Icon A Big, Bratty Upgrade
In 'M3GAN 2.0,' M3GAN is a superhero now. And also, a superspy? The sequel It gets zany ā like a hysterical remix of T2 that entirely works.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/m3gan-20-review-sci-fi-horror-comedy
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