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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
Castlevania
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Every Animated Version Of Harley Quinn
A look at every cartoon iteration of the most iconic character to originate in the Bat's animated outings.
Why Do People Hate Disney's Live-Action Remakes?
With classics like Lilo & Stitch set to join Disney's live-action canon, why are these films so poorly received and how do they rake in so much cash?
Rob Zombie's The Munsters: How One Bad Trailer Can Tank A Movie
The rock star's films have never been crowd pleasers, but the first glimpse at his passion project is scarier than he expected.
The Sandman: Why Did An Adaptation Take So Long?
The tale of Dream and the Endless became beloved over 30 years ago. With the legacy of superhero media, why did this stay on the shelf for so long?
Prey Review
The long-awaited fifth entry in the Predator franchise is a solid return to form and a huge leap forward.
The Terminator Franchise Should Go Back To Basics
This iconic sci-fi franchise holds two classic blockbusters and several convoluted misfires. Can Terminator be saved?
Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho Should Learn From This Live-Action Anime Adaptation
Though many Netflix adaptations have been rough, there's at least one that could provide some hard-learned lessons for their next upcoming attempt.
Is The Sandman Immune To Superhero Fatigue?
Among a sea of new comic book adaptations, Netflix's take on Neil Gaiman's Sandman seems to evoke excitement beyond the genre.
5 Best Blumhouse Monster Movies
Jason Blum's studio throws everything at the wall to see what sticks, but there's a subgenre of horror that goes weirdly unrepresented.
5 Underrated Chris Evans Performances
Though he's known best for his work with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this movie star has a huge catalog of great work outside of that franchise.
The Nanotechnology Sci-fi Trope, Explained
In most sci-fi settings, the writer doesn't have magic to work with, so unstoppable machines too small to see are often the next best thing.
The Advanced Ancient Civilization Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
Science fiction is almost always about the future, but what if the heights of technological innovation are actually generations behind us?
5 Unique Science Fiction Martial Arts
Fictional fighting styles are always engaging. Whether armed or open-handed, the fighters of the future use some very special moves.
Nope Review
Jordan Peele's third directorial effort is a bizarre, clever sci-fi spectacle that proves that one for him can still be one for everyone else.
The Space Pirates Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
The depths of space are the new open seas for a certain class of criminals. How did this concept start and how has it evolved?
Sci-fi: Why Are There So Many Bounty Hunters In Outer Space?
From Din Djarin to Spike Spiegel, it seems like hunting down criminals is the most common occupation for sci-fi heroes, but why?
The Biological Weapon Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
When a villain wants a whole population wiped out, normal weapons simply won't do. They'll need a living weapon with huge unintended consequences.
Is Keanu Reeves' Constantine An Underrated Superhero Horror Gem?
The early 2000s was a very different time for superhero cinema but was this unique mainstay doing something right?
The Magnetic Weaponry Trope In Sci-fi, Explained
Railguns, Coilguns, Gauss Rifles, and their equivalencies were common to sci-fi before they were real, but few works can agree on what they do.
Were The Godzilla Films An Early Cinematic Universe?
Though it never used the terms at the time, the 60s Kaiju franchise used a lot of the techniques that spark so much discussion today.