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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.
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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
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A new wholly original superhero show dropped on Netflix recently, and thanks to the streamer's current strategy, it's probably doomed.
5 Iconic Talking Animals In Sci-Fi
The future and the depths of space are rife with good old-fashioned Earth animals who've been given the ability to speak human languages.
The Urban Fantasy Subgenre, Explained
One of the most popular types of fiction takes the tropes and conventions of fantasy and moves them to the modern age.
LOTR: Rings Of Power Episode 6 Review
After five hours of buildup, Rings of Power delivers non-stop fantasy action in an episode that hits like a volcanic eruption.
The Marvel Military Propaganda Criticism, Explained
Marvel has a long history of complex and questionable work with the US Military that has led some to write off the entire brand as propaganda.
The Munsters Review
Rob Zombie's reboot of this fondly-remembered 60s sitcom is a true one-of-a-kind disaster that terrifies its audience for the worst possible reasons.
Doctor Who: Why Is The TARDIS A Police Box?
The Time Lord has been riding around the universe in a big blue box from 1960s England for decades, but why?
The "Predestined Timeline" Sci-fi Trope, Explained
Some sci-fi stories are all about changing the past to change the future, but what if the future is already set in stone?
The Bio-Augmentation Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
When science fiction wants to give its characters superpowers, it has a lot of options, but weaponizing body horror is a classic favorite.
LOTR: Rings Of Power Episode 5 Review
Season one is past the halfway point, and though the pacing still isn't perfect, there's a lot of fun to be had in this episode.
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Was The Wrong Project To Cancel
With a recognizable name and a great premise, Disney has tossed aside what could've been a huge hit.
The Mirror Monster Trope in Horror, Explained
One of the most common jump scares in horror takes place in the bathroom mirror, but some movies put their antagonist in the reflection.
The Dhampir Trope In Fiction, Explained
Half human, half something else entirely. Where did this common piece of vampire mythos come from and how has it evolved over the years?
Rick And Morty: Season 6's First Episode Shows How Much The Show Has Evolved
Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's beloved cartoon series has changed a lot over its seasons, and the new premiere demonstrates those changes.
Marvel: 5 Horror Comics That Could Make Great Future Halloween Specials
Marvel has a long history of horror comics alongside its heroes, and if it intends to do more Halloween specials, it'll need to pull from new sources.
The Drone of Dread Trope in Horror, Explained
Horror movie music is among the most iconic in the industry, but there's one tool that the genre can use when less really is more.
The Avatar Sequels Need More Compelling Stories
There's not much to build a franchise around in James Cameron's original 2009 blockbuster, so the sequels need to stand on their own.
The Captain America: New World Order Controversies, Explained
In its unfortunate title, setting, and newest hero, Marvel has courted controversy from a huge percentage of its fans yet again.
The Thunderbolts Roster Needs More Superpowers
With Marvel's newest team of superheroes revealed, fans are excited, but the similarity of the picks might render action scenes dull.
Werewolf By Night Is The Most Visually Distinct MCU Project In Years
With a new genre to play with and a bold black-and-white look, the upcoming Halloween special could be a new horizon for the franchise.