Joshua Kristian McCoy-Senior Contributor

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Senior Contributor

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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5 Kaiju Movies That Aren't From Japan

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The Hard Light Trope In Sci-Fi, Explained

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The Corporate Warfare Trope In Science Fiction, Explained

Global megacorporations are the villain of a lot of stories, but when they get pushback, they don't send board members in suits into combat.

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The A-Team: Why Did The Movie Bomb (And Is It Worth Watching)?

This 2010 remake of the classic 80s action series fell hard at the box office, but was the film accused of cinematic crimes it didn't commit?

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Quentin Tarantino Perfected A Genre With Three Of His Films

From the old west to Nazi Germany, to the golden era of Hollywood, Tarantino demonstrated the art of alternative history cinema.

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Yann Demange: What Are The Blade Director's Other Projects?

After a fascinating career in TV and a couple of excellent dramas, this visionary director is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Willow Premiere Review

This long-awaited sequel series to the lesser-known 1988 fantasy film is off to a good start with a fun adventuring party and a good sense of humor.

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Star Wars: How Has Andor Changed Since Rogue One?

In his solo series, Cassian Andor has developed a great deal from the secondary character who appeared in the 2016 film that introduced him.

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5 Great David Tennant Performances (Other Than Doctor Who)
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Though some may only know this beloved Scottish actor for his turn as the Doctor, he's had a ton of interesting roles before, during, and after.

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Thunderbolts: Who Is Hyperion?

Rumor has it that this moderately obscure figure of Marvel Comics' lore might be the villain of the upcoming anti-hero team-up.

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5 Underappreciated Biker Movies

The leather-clad tough guys of Sons of Anarchy have had a huge impact on the world of cinema.

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5 Smartest Heroes In Animated Movies

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Though this spin-off series seems distant from the main Marvel continuity, there are a few ways that Agatha's journey could contribute to the story.

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5 Smartest Villains In Animated Movies

The antagonist needs a good master plan and the fact that these villains' worlds are animated doesn't make them any less evil or any less genius.

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Slumberland Review

This adaptation of a century-old comic strip is as garish, gaudy, and green-screened as one could imagine, but it does have a heart.

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The Menu Review

Mark Mylod's newest feast is a pitch-black comedy with a satirical take on everything from foodie culture to celebrity chefs.

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Is Andor The First Cyberpunk Star Wars Story?

The newest Disney Plus series changes so much about the franchise, including the science fiction world it plays in.

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