Kayti Burt

Kayti Burt is a pop culture journalist and editor with a decade of experience. Her writing has appeared in Time, Los Angeles Times, SFGate, Rolling Stone, Yahoo, Polygon, Collider, Thrillist, Vulture, Paste Magazine, Refinery29, and other outlets. She previously worked as a Staff Editor at Den of Geek. She’s interviewed celebrities, including Dwayne Johnson, Neil Gaiman, and Margot Robbie, among others.

Kayti’s areas of expertise include international TV and movies, nerd culture, and working-class representation.

Miyazaki Week

Why Are Miyazaki Movie Dubs So Good?

It may be the secret weapon behind Miyazaki’s unprecedented success in America.

By Kayti Burt
Feature

Stories From the Superhero TV Trenches

Director Rachel Talalay on the past, present, and future of the industry she helped build.

By Kayti Burt
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The Most Brutal War Epic of the Year is a Hidden Gem on Netflix

If you like old-fashioned war epics, watch this brutal and damning Nollywood blockbuster.

By Kayti Burt
Retrospective

25 Years Ago, 'Lost in Space' Was Perfect for Kids... and Torture for Adults

Sure, the script stunk, but how many 11-year-olds noticed?

By Kayti Burt
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'Kill Boksoon' is a Seamless Blend of Thrilling Action and the Struggles of Parenting

What if John Wick had to go home to their grumpy teen every night?

By Kayti Burt
Last Call

'The Incredible Hulk' Is Remembered as a Dud, but it Proved Marvel Knew What it Was Doing

Hate origin stories? So did this movie!

By Kayti Burt
Retrospective

'The Matrix' Changed Sci-fi. Its Animated Spinoff Did Too.

“Final Flight of the Osiris” was a landmark technical accomplishment, even if it looks like a video game cutscene today.

By Kayti Burt
Last Call

'Deep Impact' Lost the Summer of ‘98 to 'Armageddon,' But It’s More Intriguing Today

A melancholic semi-success is now far more credible than unparalleled triumph.

By Kayti Burt
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The Best Netflix K-Drama You’re Not Watching Takes Revenge to A Whole New Level

Glory be to the vengeful spirit.

By Kayti Burt
Down the Rabbit Hole

The Alice in Borderland ending was spoiled in the show's first 10 minutes

The very first episode contains a hint to the Season 2 finale's wild twist ending.

By Kayti Burt
The Final Puzzle Piece

How Alice in Borderland’s Kyuma embodies the show's naked truth

One character in Alice in Borderland Season 2 represents the show's unexpectedly kind message.

By Kayti Burt
The Final Card

What that wild Alice in Borderland Season 2 finale really means

"A reason for living … it doesn't matter if you have one or not."

By Kayti Burt
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Alice in Borderland Season 2 is one of the year's best action watches

Netflix’s Japanese deadly competition drama delivers even more viscerally engaging game sequences.

By Kayti Burt
Retrospective

5 years ago, one Marvel TV show ruined everything

This is why we can’t have nice things.

By Kayti Burt
Borahae

BTS ARMY reveals why they can't get enough of the supergroup's game In the Seom

“This game is like medicine.”

By Kayti Burt
Last Call

You need to watch the most violent gangster crime thriller on HBO Max ASAP

In the 2010s, an Indonesian film franchise from a Welsh director beat Hollywood at the action game.

By Kayti Burt