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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Jaime Reyes is prepared to join the new DCU, but what is this up-and-coming hero capable of?

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The Splatter Horror Subgenre, Explained

When a horror film decides to crank its gore up to absurd levels, it can be terrifying, and it can be hilarious.

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Dune: Part Two: Who Is Feyd-Rautha?

Austin Butler takes on the role of the most heinous rival of Paul Atreides in the upcoming sequel to Denis Villenueve's excellent sci-fi adaptation.

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Black Knight Review

This Netflix adaptation of a webtoon is a solid post-apocalyptic action series about couriers with the world on their shoulders.

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Monsterverse: The Hollow Earth: Explained

The most recent take on Godzilla and King Kong imagines them bursting forth from an exciting new location.

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Dune: How Do The Fremen Ride Sandworms?

The latest trailer for this sci-fi epic depicted the hero Paul Atreides learning to ride one of the most dangerous monsters in fictional history.

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The Mother Review

Jennifer Lopez returns to the action hero role for this bizarrely lifeless film about parenting under duress.

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MCU: Knowhere, Explained
MCU

One of the most fascinating settings in the Marvel universe happens to be the inside of a dead god's head.

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Star Trek: Who Is The Oldest Human?

In the distant future of the Star Trek universe, medical technology has allowed incredible human longevity, but who made the most of that opportunity?

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Star Wars: How Did Ahsoka Survive Order 66?

Everyone's favorite Padawan managed to be one of the few Jedi to survive Palpatine's most successful evil scheme.

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Is This Animated Horror Film A Forgotten Great Video Game Adaptation?

Dante's Inferno isn't anyone's favorite game, but the animated adaptation is a bizarre trip through the underworld.

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Dune: The Three Powers, Explained

In the world of Dune, the galaxy is largely controlled by three forces: The Spacing Guild, the Padishah Emperor, and the Great Houses.

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LOTR: Is Gimli The Last Dwarf?

The mighty son of Gloin is the dwarf who lends his axe to the Fellowship of the Ring, but is he the last of his people?

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What Are The Trolls In LOTR?

Of all the horrific monsters in Middle-earth, these towering grey giants have an interesting impact on the rest of the genre.

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LOTR: Why Is Sauron Afraid Of Aragorn?

As one of the mightiest villains in fictional history, Sauron should have nothing to fear from a mortal man. However, Aragorn was a special case.

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This Forgotten Action Movie Is About Vin Diesel's Dungeons And Dragons Character

In The Last Witch Hunter, the star of the Fast & Furious saga finally shines a spotlight on his true love, his original D&D character, Kaulder.

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12 Monkeys Ending, Explained

Terry Gilliam's classic time travel odyssey isn't the most scientifically complicated, but its ending does raise a lot of interesting questions.

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Guardians Of The Galaxy: Who Is Lylla?

The latest trailer finally showed off a character that has been teased since the first Guardians film. Rocket's beloved otter friend is finally here.

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Transformers: Who Is Unicron?

Rise of the Beasts has finally depicted its main antagonist and it's the nightmarish planet-eating menace of the original 1986 animated film.

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Star Trek: Who Is Laris?

Jean-Luc Picard's dutiful housekeeper has enjoyed a bit more characterization than the role might typically demand.