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

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Heart of Stone Review

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The Last Voyage Of The Demeter Review

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The original Jaws is a classic, but the fourth entry in the franchise is one of the most famously terrible films ever made.

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Game Of Thrones: What Is A Greenseer?

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Good Omens Season 2 Ending Explained

The second entry of Neil Gaiman's adaptation of his and Terry Pratchett's 1990 novel builds on its source material to boldly break new ground.

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Meg 2: The Trench Review

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Invincible: Who Is Angstrom Levy?

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This horror saga has relied heavily on flashbacks and prequels, and the tenth entry will be no exception.

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Invincible: Who Is Thaedus?

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