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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
Latest
5 Instantly Forgotten Video Game Movies
Expectations are low when it comes to adaptations of hit games, but these new takes on old franchises didn't even earn a first look.
5 Unique Cybernetic Enhancements In Sci-Fi Films
Tons of movies feature characters with robot parts, but those who slot some strange machinery into their bodies deserve some special attention.
Zilla: The Hilarious Fate Of The First American Godzilla
Not a lot of people know that Toho purchased Roland Emmerich's awful take on the King of the Monsters. Fewer people know what they did with him.
Can Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Outdo Hulu's MODOK?
This obscure Marvel villain is set to make his film debut, but an adult animated series on Hulu might have already found the perfect role for him.
One More Thing: How Did Columbo Become A Meme?
The long-running detective series moved from relative obscurity to a new level of fame in the last few years, but why?
JUNG_E Review
Yeon Sang-ho's sci-fi action film features a few stellar set pieces and some truly moving glimpses of a nightmarish future.
Marvel's CGI Isn't Bad, It's Just Getting Old
Some fans have been unkind to the look of the latest Ant-Man's Quantum Realm, but the issue may be one of quantity rather than quality.
The Retrofuturism Aesthetic, Explained
This movement across all mediums of art takes a modern look at the future as imagined by the people of the past.
Star Wars: What Andor's Success Means For The Franchise's Future
The latest Star Wars series should be a massive sea change for the franchise if Disney can take the lessons it has to teach.
The Cyborg Ninja Trope In Sci-Fi, Explained
It seems like any setting with robotic augmentations will feature a few people who use those gifts to become a specific pop-cultural figure.
The Implacable Man Trope In Horror, Explained
No matter what impediment is put in front of them, no matter how injured they get, some horror villains simply can't be stopped.
Plane Review
After a harrowing plane crash, this aerial action film settles in for a perfectly predictable thriller.
The Pale Blue Eye: The Best On-Screen Portrayals Of Edgar Allan Poe
The beloved author of classic tales of horror has been a character in a ton of stories, but he's a very different person in each one.
Willow Episode 8 Review
Lucasfilm and Disney's sequel series wraps up with a fun series of action set pieces, some questionable pacing, and one unfortunate decision.
M3GAN Ending Explained
Blumhouse's new killer doll film has the makings of a franchise, but does it follow the typical slasher movie conventions in its final moments?
Inside Job: Why Netflix's Latest Cancellation Is Especially Mean-Spirited
Gravity Falls writer Shion Takeuchi's well-received animated comedy has been axed, but this sad development is exceptionally brutal.
Who Does Jon Bernthal Play In Night At The Museum: Battle For The Smithsonian?
The star of The Punisher, Fury, We Own This City, and countless other projects has a minor role in this popular Ben Stiller comedy.
1899: Is Any Netflix Mystery Worth Watching?
As Netflix cancels another series on a cliffhanger, it becomes even harder to invest interest in any show the streaming service puts out.
M3GAN vs. Chucky: How Does The New Killer Doll Compare?
Everyone has compared Blumhouse's latest outing to the undying exploits of Charles Lee Ray, but how do the dolls themselves stack up?
The Pale Blue Eye Review
This Netflix mystery stars Christian Bale as a detective investigating a gruesome killing spree with the help of a young Edgar Allan Poe.