Joshua Kristian McCoy-Senior Contributor

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June, 2021
Voting member of the Georgia Film Critic's Association
Horror, Science Fiction, Action
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About Joshua Kristian McCoy

Joshua Kristian McCoy is a freelance writer and film critic from the United States. He is a lifelong film buff, a voting member of the Georgia Film Critics Association, a tournament-winning Smash Bros. player, and the proud owner of a Bachelor's in Psychology. He has contributed more than 1,000 pieces to The Best War Games in his three-year career at the digital publication.

Industry Focus

Film and Television

Favorite Movies

Alien
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

The Silence of the Lambs
Pan's Labrynth
Godzilla Minus One

Favorite TV Shows

Taskmaster
Andor
Community
Midnight Mass

Castlevania

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The Beekeeper Review

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The fascinating multi-faceted deity behind the unstoppable guild of assassins comes with a unique philosophy and respect for other faiths.

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Echo Review

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One of the most sacred rules in Westeros and all of its major religions is that every citizen must dutifully protect the guests in their home.

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Game of Thrones: The Drowned God, Explained

The Iron Islands ignore the dominant religion in Westeros to worship a cruel Sea God with a fondness for pillaging.

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Game of Thrones: The Water Dance, Explained

The unique sword combat technique Arya learns early in the series has strengths and weaknesses, but its history remains fascinating.

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The Hunger Games: What is Tessera?

This nightmarish bargain allows the starving citizens to put their children's lives on the line for the food they need to survive.

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Star Trek: What Happened To Barash?

Future Imperfect is one of TNG's best-known episodes, but what happened to the young alien who gave William Riker a brief taste of a Captain's rank?

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Invincible: The Immortal's Powers, Explained

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Star Wars: What is a Moff?

From Tarkin to Gideon, these political functionaries serve as the boring bureaucrats under Darth Vader and the Emperor.

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Game of Thrones: Warlocks, Explained

These mysterious magic-users claim access to tremendous powers, but some see them as feeble-minded drug addicts pushing empty threats.

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The Hunger Games: Muttation, Explained

One of the Capitol's savage tactics to win wars and entertain the masses involves genetically modifying animals to create new and terrifying beasts.

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The Hunger Games: Morphling, Explained

This fascinating drug is Panem's favorite painkiller, but it numbs more than just bodily harm.

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This Lovecraft-Inspired Detective Movie Is A Hidden HBO Gem

Cast a Deadly Spell has a unique charm only found by combining two beloved staples of the pulp era: detectives and the Old Ones.

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Kung Fu Panda 3 Ending, Explained

Before Po makes his grand return to the big screen next year, take a look back at the end of the original trilogy.

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Established in a throwaway line, this heady sci-fi concept becomes a critical element of the serialized narrative Rick hates.