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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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Alien
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
The Silence of the Lambs
Pan's Labrynth
Godzilla Minus One
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Star Trek: Who Are The Talosians?
This unique alien species has a fascinating history and an imaginative backstory. What can fans of this series know about its first alien race?
5 Spider-Man Villains Who Actually Could Carry A Solo Project
Venom, Morbius, Kraven, and El Muerto, are all heading to the screen for better or worse. Aren't there better candidates in Spidey's rogues gallery?
The Uncanny Valley And Its Role In Sci-Fi Horror
Usually reserved for descriptions of bad CGI, this unique biological phenomenon has a deep history in the world of scary stories.
Channing Tatum: 5 Of His Best Performances
This iconic performer has surpassed the ranks of background dancers and modeling gigs to the highest levels of movie stardom.
Star Wars: Qui-Gon Jinn's History Explained
The wise mentor played by Liam Neeson only appears in The Phantom Menace, but there's a lot of this character that didn't make the big screen.
Streets Of Rage: What Can Fans Expect From A Film Adaptation?
Derek Kolstad of John Wick fame is set to adapt one of the best-loved beat 'em ups of the nineties to the big screen.
The Creator Of Sweet Tooth Directed This Underrated Sci-Fi Thriller
In the Shadow of the Moon is an unusual film, and while it's far from flawless, it is unique and well-executed enough to earn a better reputation.
Sonic The Hedgehog: 5 Actors Who Could Voice Metal Sonic In The Movies
It's a matter of time before Sonic's robotic adversary makes it to the big screen, and these five actors could be excellent in the menacing role.
The Space Opera Sci-Fi Subgenre, Explained
The subgenre which contains Star Wars and Star Trek used to be an insult for shoddy science fiction. What changed?
Bubble Review
This anime film comes with a tremendous pedigree and looks incredible, but some bare-bones characters and weak writing keeps it from soaring.
Sonic The Hedgehog: 7 Actors Who Could Voice Shadow In The Movies
As Sonic 2 has confirmed, an iconic character is set to make his appearance in the movie's sequel. Who should voice Shadow the Hedgehog?
Marvel: Who Is El Muerto?
After Venom and Morbius, Sony is reaching for an extremely obscure figure for their next Spider-Man villain solo project.
The Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Subgenre Explained
Far more than the title of a game, this enduringly popular aesthetic and storytelling genre has a deep history and a powerful influence.
DC: Who Are The Wonder Twins?
These lesser-known 70s icons are headed for a feature film, but who are Zan and Jayna, what are they capable of, and how will they fit into the DCEU?
Scrapped Star Wars Projects You Never Knew About
There are enough hours of Star Wars content to fill the average human life, but not every project from the galaxy far away made it to the public.
5 Movies With Silent Protagonists
Though the wordless hero is common in video games, the cinema protagonist is very rarely without words. Here are five examples of this strange choice.
Raised By Wolves: How The Trust Explores Human Attitudes Towards AI
Though it didn't last long, Mother's big brother The Trust contained some valuable lessons in this iconic series' philosophy.
The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent Review
Nic Cage's particular version of celebrity turns a violently meta jaunt into an enlightening film retrospective wearing a predictable action-comedy.
Star Wars: Who Was The First Jedi Knight?
Across multiple canons, the history of Star Wars' iconic heroes is a complex mess, but who was the first to hold this illustrious title?
Sonic The Hedgehog 2: Sonic's Animal Friends Aren't The Problem
One of the most common complaints about the franchise rears its ugly head once more, but the movie has a far more obvious target for distaste.