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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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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 Dropout Episode 6 Review
As the Theranos story approaches its fated end, this excellent biopic series delves into the effort to take the company down.
Why Are There So Many Biopics About Grifters?
The Dropout, Super Pumped, WeCrashed, are all premiering over the same few weeks. All based on a true story about a famous scam. Why?
Morbius Might Have A Hard Time Living Up To Venom
The Venom films aren't perfect, but they had some elements that stand out and a die-hard fanbase. Could a less well-known villain fall even shorter?
Sonic The Hedgehog 2: Why Is Knuckles The Bad Guy?
Most new fans know the beloved Echidna as one of Sonic's best friends, so why does he appear to be the big threat in the new film?
The Problem With Serious Superhero Solo Projects
Marvel and DC's superhero stories can occupy any tone, but every complex character inevitably weakens when it comes time to team up.
What Happened To Superhero Theme Songs?
Not too long ago, any fan could hum every note of their favorite heroes' theme. So why are random pop songs more common today than soaring score?
Windfall Review
This tense home invasion gone wrong noir takes some lessons from the classics, and despite some shifts in tone, delivers on its premise.
Black Crab Review
Netflix's new Swedish action-thriller takes the tale of a military squad ice-skating for miles behind enemy lines and makes it forgettable.
Doctor Who: The Story Behind The Iconic Theme Song
The opening theme of this sci-fi mainstay has remained constant for its long-standing run on TV, but it's also a truly groundbreaking piece of music.
The Batman: A Look At Every Live-Action Version Of The Riddler
Edward Nygma is one of Batman's most iconic villains. With a new grim take on the character on its way, here's every previous on-screen Riddler.
The Dropout Episode 5 Review
Another excellent episode of Hulu's gripping biopic manages to be funny, tense, and immensely depressing with each new twist and turn.
Raised By Wolves Season 2 Episode 8 Review
The season finale of this excellent HBO Max sci-fi epic is buoyed by a single spectacular scene and dragged down by almost everything else.
The Batman: The Real Reason The Spin-off Is About Arkham Asylum
Matt Reeves recently revealed that the upcoming series set in his Gotham city will focus on the notorious Arkham Asylum. Why would it change?
How DC Movies Could Succeed With Separate Storylines
Given the state of the DCEU, maybe Marvel's biggest competitor could learn to forge their own path and find success without a connected universe.
The Batman: How Robin Could Be Essential To This Version Of The Dark Knight
The Bat's teen sidekick is a crucial character that's been ignored for decades, but Matt Reeves's new take could benefit from Robin more than ever.
Can Fede Álvarez Save The Alien Franchise?
This classic horror mainstay has become smothered by its own lore. Can the man behind Evil Dead and Don't Breathe fix it?
Did This Underrated Sonic Cartoon Inspire The Movies?
Released in the early 2000s, Sonic X defined this character for a generation, but it also added an element to the series that's key to the movies.
Fear Of Flying: 5 Horror Movies Set On Airplanes
There's something about being in a pressurized metal tube, 30,000 feet in the air that some people find strangely frightening.
Who Is The Villain Of Morbius?
Morbius is the anti-hero of his first cinematic adventure, so who could be the bad guy set to face the former bad guy?
This Star-Studded Horror Movie Was A Total Mess
Despite the big names on the poster and the mild financial success, The Lazarus Effect is a PG-13 disaster without a special bone in its body.