Joshua Kristian McCoy-Senior Contributor

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June, 2021
Voting member of the Georgia Film Critic's Association
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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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Midnight Mass Review

Mike Flanagan's newest horror offering is a grim dive into the dark heart of faith. Hear the gospel of this beautifully morose series.

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Peacemaker: What Is The Origin Of The Peace-Loving Vigilante?

Fans fell in love with John Cena's take on the character, but what are the true life and times of this C-list Suicide Squad member?

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Why Was Josh Trank's Fantastic Four Such A Mess?

With the MCU's take on comic's first family on its way, now is the time to look back at the last Fantastic Four film and ask, what went wrong?

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Was The Friday The 13th Remake As Bad As Everyone Remembers?

Panned by critics, despised by audiences and ignored by long-time fans, does the 2009 Friday the 13th remake deserve its awful reputation?

Silence Of The Lambs: What Is The Origin Of Hannibal Lecter's Cannibalism?

Dr. Hannibal Lecter, bon vivant, clinical, psychiatrist and man-eating serial murderer. What happened to lead Lecter to his unique diet?

Alien: Why Did Weyland-Yutani Want A Live Xenomorph?

What would an unethical global megacorporation want with an unstoppable acid-blooded alien monster? The possibilities are terrifying.

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Terminator 2 Still Has One Major Influence On Modern Franchises

T2 Judgement Day set the bar for every movie in the franchise, but it also popularized a clever trope that still pops up in movies today.

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Sandman: The Most Ambitious Comic Book Adaptation

Modern comic book movies have a formula, and if any story can break the mold its Neil Gaiman's Sandman. The upcoming show is reaching for the stars.

M. Night Shyamalan's Old Is A Bad Adaptation

Old is a loose adaptation of Sandcastle, but the connection isn't doing either work any favors. Old completely misunderstands its source material.

Black Adam: What To Know About Its Characters And The JSA

Black Adam is finally coming to the big screen, but he won't be the only major DC character to make his debut in the highly anticipated film.

DC Projects To Watch Before The Flash

The Flash is finally getting a solo movie. To catch fans up or tide them over before the Speedster hits the big screen, catch these great DC features.

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Shaman King (2021) Review

Netflix has given this classic shonen series a shiny new anime adaptation. Over 20 years after its initial release, does the new Shaman King hold up?

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Space Jam: A New Legacy And The Modern Horror Of Cross-Promotion

Space Jam: A New Legacy is a film that spends most of its time on advertising. Warner Bros.’ attempted comedy evokes more dread than fun.

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Whatever Happened To The Minecraft Movie?

Two years ago, Minecraft.net announced a film based on the most popular game ever made. From the director, plot and game's universe, where is it now?

Can The Suicide Squad Escape Guardians Of The Galaxy Comparisons?

James Gunn is now the mind behind two ensemble superhero films about outlaws coming together to save the world. How can The Suicide Squad stand out?

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The Green Knight Review

David Lowry's The Green Knight is a moving odyssey which imbues ancient mythos with all the power it was always meant to hold.

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There Is A Good Reason Why The MCU Strays From The Comics

The Marvel movies have decades of comic history to pull from, so why do they regularly change the source material and try to break new ground?

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The Alien Movies Have Always Been Political

The upcoming Alien series has received some pushback after promising a narrative focused on inequality, but is this really new for the franchise?

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Dynasty Warriors Movie Review

After dozens of games, the hit Dynasty Warriors franchise gets a film adaptation. It's an imperfect wacky mess that must be seen to be believed.

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Friends Of John Wick: The Franchise That Shook The Action Genre

John Wick has left an indelible mark on action cinema, the genre is measured against the franchise. What does this mean for the future of the medium?