Hoai-Tran Bui
@htranbui.bsky.social
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? Timothée Chalamet a GOD. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
‘Marty Supreme’ Review: A Whirlwind American Odyssey At Its Most Spectacular
Timothée Chalamet is a supernova in Josh Safdie's sweaty, adrenaline-packed ode to the American dream.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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? Timothée Chalamet a GOD. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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for @inverse.com 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.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
for @inverse.com 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:
www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
It’s the 10th anniversary of “Heaven Sent,” not just DOCTOR WHO’s best episode but one of the best TV episodes ever! In another world where Capaldi’s era was not underrated, it’d be on all the “Best TV Episodes” lists www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
10 Years Ago, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Delivered One Of The Best TV Episodes Ever — 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?
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November 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It’s the 10th anniversary of “Heaven Sent,” not just DOCTOR WHO’s best episode but one of the best TV episodes ever! In another world where Capaldi’s era was not underrated, it’d be on all the “Best TV Episodes” lists www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'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.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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I'm always grateful when @htranbui.bsky.social lets me pop up with something new at @inverse.com.
It's about that time, so here's my take on the best of 2025's horror crop!
It's about that time, so here's my take on the best of 2025's horror crop!
Of course, I had to ask @donatobomb.bsky.social to rank the best horror movies and TV shows of the year. The top 3 may surprise you! www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
The 20 Best Horror Movies & TV Of The Year, Ranked
It's been a good year for horror movies. Here are the best horror movies and TV shows of the year, ranked.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I'm always grateful when @htranbui.bsky.social lets me pop up with something new at @inverse.com.
It's about that time, so here's my take on the best of 2025's horror crop!
It's about that time, so here's my take on the best of 2025's horror crop!
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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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.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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.
www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
Keep an eye on this space for more great end-of-year pieces.
www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
I reviewed DIE MY LOVE, which is very much a showcase for Jennifer Lawrence. But to be fair she is absolutely, devastatingly, tremendous www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I reviewed DIE MY LOVE, which is very much a showcase for Jennifer Lawrence. But to be fair she is absolutely, devastatingly, tremendous www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'Predator: Badlands' Is A Magic Trick Of A Blockbuster Movie
In Inverse's ‘Predator: Badlands’ Review,' we find a film that flips a franchise's formula on its head for a wildly entertaining crowdpleaser.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
I voted early for Zohran and they gave me an extra Halloween sticker as a treat
November 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I voted early for Zohran and they gave me an extra Halloween sticker as a treat
Also I wrote about Radu Jude's DRACULA and how its use of AI — whether you vibe with it or not — is definitely the most interesting and radical way it's been used in movies thus far (out now in select theaters): www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
The Most Bizarre Dracula Movie Of All Time Is Weaponizing AI In The Most Surprising Ways
In Radu Jude’s 'Dracula,' a filmmaker uses AI to make a Dracula movie. Yes, that Dracula.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Also I wrote about Radu Jude's DRACULA and how its use of AI — whether you vibe with it or not — is definitely the most interesting and radical way it's been used in movies thus far (out now in select theaters): www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'The Ballad Of A Small Player' Is Secretly A Ghost Story
Edward Berger’s 'Conclave' follow-up is a gambling thriller that takes a surprising supernatural turn.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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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.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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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www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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J.R.R. Tolkien's full name was Jonathan Ronathan Rolkien Tolkien
October 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
J.R.R. Tolkien's full name was Jonathan Ronathan Rolkien Tolkien
THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is definitely the most I’ve cried at the movies in YEARS. What powerful, effective cinema
October 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is definitely the most I’ve cried at the movies in YEARS. What powerful, effective cinema
I never posted my review of THE MASTERMIND, which I loved dearly! www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'The Mastermind' Redefines the Heist Movie
Kelly Reichardt channels the shaggy ‘70s heist thriller in her captivating latest, 'The Mastermind.'
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October 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I never posted my review of THE MASTERMIND, which I loved dearly! www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
If you have the opportunity, go see IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT in theaters now. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'It Was Just An Accident' Is A Darkly Comic Masterwork
Jafar Panahi's Cannes Palme D’or winner is one of the best movies of the year.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
If you have the opportunity, go see IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT in theaters now. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
Just realized LURKER is on MUBI now! A good, gripping debut: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'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.'
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October 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Just realized LURKER is on MUBI now! A good, gripping debut: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
I reviewed IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, in which Rose Byrne is life-shatteringly good. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You' Won’t 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 I’d Kick You.'
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October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I reviewed IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, in which Rose Byrne is life-shatteringly good. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is pretty spectacular thanks to a star-making turn from Tonatiuh and director Bill Condon’s eye for the old-school Hollywood razzle dazzle. Very queer and very sincere! In theaters now! www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Review: A Surreal Queer Romance Gets A Dose Of Hollywood Spectacle
Bill Condon’s crowd-pleasing adaptation of the stage musical streamlines Manuel Puig's surreal LGBTQ story.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is pretty spectacular thanks to a star-making turn from Tonatiuh and director Bill Condon’s eye for the old-school Hollywood razzle dazzle. Very queer and very sincere! In theaters now! www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
'Roofman' Smartly Breaks Out Of The "True Story” 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.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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: www.inverse.com/entertainmen...