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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 Blumhouse take on Child's Play isn't scary, but it might be camp and comical enough to make a lot of people happy.
The "Even Evil Has Standards" Trope, Explained
The villain of a piece could be a complete black hole of morality, but some evil figures have a line they won't cross.
Willow Episode 7 Review
The penultimate episode of this legacy sequel series spends most of its time putting all the pieces in motion for the finale.
The Psychological Horror Genre, Explained
When words like cerebral, disturbing, and mind-bending surround a horror film, the viewer can assume they're in for something good.
My Hero Academia: 5 Actors Who Could Play Deku
Despite several failures, Netflix is set to bring another beloved anime to live action. Who could play the main hero of My Hero on the big screen?
Willow Episode 6 Review
As the series approaches its final moments, a lively new addition to the cast and some plot revelations spice up the sixth episode.
5 Lowest-Rated Amazon Prime Series Of 2022 (According To Rotten Tomatoes)
Amazon's streaming service doesn't have a lot of total failures, but some of its original content isn't received as well as the big names.
5 Worst Netflix Series Of 2022 (According To Rotten Tomatoes)
The massive streaming service still lives and dies on its original content, but some exclusive programming is more a liability than an asset.
Avatar: Using Sci-fi Tropes Differently
Both The Way of Water and the 2009 original films have a lot of well-worn material, but there are a few good reasons to fall back on those concepts.
My Hero Academia: 5 Actors That Could Play All Might
Netflix is taking another ill-advised swing at a beloved anime. Who has what it takes to bring the Symbol of Peace to live action?
Willow Episode 5 Review
The revival series takes a detour from its main quest to dive into a couple of characters' backstories and winds up with the best episode so far.
Henry Cavill: The Bizarre Career Path Of A Fan In Franchise Media
Of all the movie stars in Hollywood, none seem more committed to the projects they select than Henry Cavill.
Bardo, False Chronicles Of A Handful Of Truths Review
Long, bizarre, and wonderfully self-indulgent, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's deeply personal passion project is an incredible experience.
The Cybernetics Eat Your Soul Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
In most sci-fi stories with robotic limbs, the downside of having a cannon for an arm is a full metaphysical loss of humanity.
The Corporate Samurai Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
This classic cyberpunk archetype is the honorable Darth Vader to the evil megacorporation's Empire.
Sonic Prime Review
The Blue Blur runs across dimensions in this fun and breezy animated action series.
The False Utopia Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
A world that looks perfect can often hide its endless nightmarish faults from its own citizens.
Willow Episode 4 Review
The fourth episode of this mildly engaging fantasy adventure traps our heroes in a magical castle with evil afoot.
What Is Happening With Beetlejuice 2?
Tim Burton's iconic comedy horror classic has had 30 years of sequel pitches, but is there any chance of the franchise rising from its grave?
Is Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Too Comedic?
As more of the D&D movie reveals itself, some feel that the constant gags and snarky tone don't fit the world of the Forgotten Realms.