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60 Weird New Things Skyrocketing in Popularity That Are Life-Changing

They may be new to Amazon, but these weird finds picks have amassed a major following, with heaps of five-star ratings and rave reviews for how life-changing they are.

Inverse · Dec 13, 2025

10 Years Ago, One Epic Sci-Fi Show Smartly Improved On Its Source Material

What made 'The Expanse' Season 1 so great? Maybe not what you think. Here's why one character made the show nearly perfect.

Inverse · Dec 13, 2025

The Most Surreal Sci-Fi Movie Of The Year Is A Mind-Bending Masterpiece

'Resurrection,' from Chinese director Bi Gan, is a dense sci-fi epic and a breathtaking ode to cinema history.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025

The Best Doctor Who Christmas Specials, Ranked

From sci-fi riffs on Christmas classics, to Santa robots, 'Doctor Who' Christmas specials have become a staple of the holiday. Here are all the Christmas specials so far, ranked.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025

Why It Took 20 Years For Lord of the Rings To Finally Make A Cozy Game

Despite there being some beloved Lord of the Rings games, the series has been criminally underutilized in the cozy realm for decades.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025

The Perfect Cozy Game Pairings For Our Favorite Comfort Shows

Streaming and gaming can go hand in hand. Inverse editors tell you their cozy viewing and gaming pairings perfect for the lazy nights in during the holiday season.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025

Why David Fincher's Thrillers Offer A Weirdly Cozy Comfort

From 'Gone Girl' to 'Se7en,' David Fincher's thrillers are horrific... and oddly comforting. Here's why so many people turn to the director's films during dark times.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025

30 Years Ago, LucasArts Dropped a Brilliant Spielbergian Fever Dream

Let's go back to 'The Dig.' Here's why this sci-fi point-and-click game was cozy as hell in 1995 and is still great today.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025

Science Says There’s More To Cozy Games Than A Comfy Escape

Cozy games are huge today, ostensibly offering an escape from stress, but exactly what makes a game restful may not be as obvious as it seems.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025

Meet The Secret Weapon Of Disney's Biggest Fantasy Franchise

As a darker Season 2 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' pushes its hero out of his comfort zone, Walker Scobell gets used to being the face of Disney’s biggest fantasy franchise.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2025