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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This season of Neil Gaiman's adaptation of his and Terry Pratchett's classic novel brings its central duo into a supernatural mystery.

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Are There Guns In Star Wars?

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Mission: Impossible - The IMF, Explained

The shadowy organization behind the adventures of Ethan Hunt raises more questions than answers. What do they do, and how do they get the job done?

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Star Wars: Who Was General Grievous Before He Became A Cyborg?

The vicious enforcer behind Count Dooku's plans is a cluster of organs in a robot body, but how did he end up in that state, and who did he use to be?

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What Happened To Eomer After Lord of the Rings?

Rohan's Thir Marshal of the Mark ascended to become king of his people in Tolkien's story, but what came next for Eomer?

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Dune: The Sisterhood, Explained

The upcoming Dune prequel will cover the past, present, and future of the Bene Gesserit, the mightiest religious order in the space-faring future.

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Why Is Sonic Prime's Shadow So Beloved?

Sonic's edgy rival has undergone several drastically different iterations, but the latest version to appear on Netflix has drawn newfound attention.

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LOTR: The Sundering Of The Elves, Explained

Everyone's favorite fantasy race experienced a massive schism long before the events of the War of the Ring.

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Lord of the Rings: Rangers, Explained

The men who hunt the monsters outside society gave fans Aragorn and Talion, but what else do we know about the Rangers of the North and South?

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Star Wars: Who Is Sabé?

Queen Padme Amidala arrived in disguise as one of her own handmaidens in The Phantom Menace. What happened to her dedicated double?

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Oppenheimer: Who Is Matt Damon Playing?

Christopher Nolan's dramatization of The Manhattan Project has an all-star cast. Matt Damon portrays the Army engineer in charge of the operation.

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Game of Thrones: How Did Dorne Stay Independent?

The last of the Seven Kingdoms to retain its sovereignty has a history as brutal as its geography.

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Bloodshot bombed hard, but the most embarrassing thing about it is how much it aspired to be.

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How Does The 2007 Animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Hold Up?

With Mutant Mayhem on its way to the big screen, here's a look back at their first animated theatrical adventure.

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Sonic Prime Season 2 Review

The second season of Sonic's universe-hopping Netflix series captures the fun of the first with solid character writing and enjoyable action scenes

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Can Kraven The Hunter Save Sony's Spider-Man Universe?

With three disasters under Sony's belt, has the studio learned its lessons, and will Kraven lead a bold new path forward for the franchise?

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Record of Ragnarok Season 2 Part 2 Review

The contest between humanity and deities reaches a fever pitch as the Heavenly Buddha boldly switches sides for his inaugural bout.

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