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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Raised By Wolves: Season 2 Episode 7 Review

"Feeding" may be the best episode of this HBO sci-fi series. The series is still topping itself with well-executed horror, drama, and action.

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What Netflix's Live Action One Piece Can Learn From Cowboy Bebop

After the streaming service's disastrous adaptation of one classic 90s anime, it's taking on a much more ambitious project for another.

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How Cloverfield Revolutionized Movie Marketing

This found-footage monster movie didn't break any new ground with its content, but the viral marketing scheme changed the way films sell themselves.

Star Wars: Why Don't We Know Yoda and Grogu's Home Planet?

In a franchise obsessed with explaining tiny details, Star Wars is reticent to share any details about two of the most beloved characters.

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Was Dracula Untold An Underrated Gem?

This forgotten 2014 action film tried to rewrite the original vampire's story with violently mixed results. Is it worth a look back?

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Star Wars: How Did Jango Fett Get His Mandalorian Armor?

Once just a cool costume design, it seems every Star Wars fan is thinking about this classic outfit. How did Boba Fett's dad get that beskar Steel?

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Raised By Wolves Season 2 Episode 6 Review

Episode 6: The Tree is mostly dedicated to setting things up, but a couple of great scenes keep the audience engaged.

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Against The Ice Review

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau co-wrote and stars in this beautifully shot, well-performed, historical survival drama that serves its purpose well.

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Guardians Of Justice Season 1 Review

Castlevania producer Adi Shankar's take on the superhero team is a chaotic mixed-media experience that must be seen to be believed.

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5 Underappreciated Italian Horror Movies

The beautiful country has a notoriously lively filmmaking culture, but no one does horror cinema quite like Italy.

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Peacemaker: Lesser-Known DC Villains That Should Show Up In Season 2

James Gunn's hugely popular series has done great work with unknown characters. Here are a few hidden gems that could pop up in season two.

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The Best Black Mirror Episode Considers The Bright Side Of The Future

San Junipero is an outlier in Charlie Brooker's iconic series and it shows what can be achieved when creators look forward without cynicism.

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Does Sonic The Hedgehog Work Better In Movies Than In Games?

One of the most beloved characters of the modern era has had a hit and miss record in his source material, so is cinema the superior medium for Sonic?

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Raised By Wolves Season 2 Episode 5 Review

"King" is packed with some of the most effective horror on TV right now, but it still makes time to discuss the bigger issues. Another solid episode.

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Some horror stories think bigger than serial killers or ghostly possession. Some scary movies touch on the fundamental concepts of the universe.

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Can The MCU's Guardians Of The Galaxy Exist In Any Form Without James Gunn?

The beloved director has announced his intention to leave the MCU after his trilogy wraps up. Could this runaway hit franchise continue after he goes?

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Could Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Launch Another Franchise?

This hotly anticipated film is getting a ton of attention, but so much of it is on newcomer Knuckles the Echidna. Could he have a film of his own?

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Sonic The Hedgehog 2: What Is The Master Emerald?

The hotly anticipated new film seems to be based around this iconic green gem. Where did the Emerald come from and what is it capable of?