Joshua Kristian McCoy-Senior Contributor

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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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LeVar Burton's beloved Next Generation character is known for his strange eyewear, but how does that classic piece of tech function?

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Creature Commandos: Who Is Eric Frankenstein?
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The upcoming DCU debut of this team of monsters will feature Frankenstein's Monster, but his name is causing some confusion.

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Star Trek: What Are The Different Types Of Torpedoes?

When Starfleet needs to do battle with an enemy ship, they have a variety of self-propelled explosives at their disposal.

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Star Trek: Disruptors, Explained

This classic sci-fi series isn't about violence, but that doesn't mean the people of the universe are unarmed.

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Creature Commandos: Who Is Doctor Phosphorus?
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This lesser-known Batman villain will be joining the crew of classic monsters in their upcoming DCU debut.

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The Machine Review

This adaptation of Bert Kreischer's most iconic standup routine delivers some solid punchlines, entertaining action, and the slightest hint of heart.

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Star Trek: The Andorian Race, Explained

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Fans Of The Stalker Video Game Series Should Watch The Sci-Fi Movie That Inspired It

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Possessor Ending, Explained

Brandon Cronenberg's second feature is one of the most compelling body horror films of the last decade.

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Why Is Disney Plus Removing Willow?

After only six months, the legacy sequel to Ron Howard's 1988 fantasy film is being removed from its only home. What does Disney stand to gain?

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This Netflix adaptation of the beloved Blue Blur ended on a cliffhanger, but fans can rest assured knowing he's racing back to resolve it soon.

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The big furry species that gave the universe Chewbacca have been iconic since the early days of Star Wars, but what are they actually like?

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