Joshua Kristian McCoy-Senior Contributor

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Senior Contributor

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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This Detective Drama Bombed In Theaters And Soared On Netflix

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Mortal Kombat: What The Sequel Needs To Do To Improve On The First

The 2021 adaptation of NetherRealm's beloved fighting game franchise is pretty good, but there's still plenty of room to grow.

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This Absurd Martial Arts Film Captures Donnie Yen At His Best

Released in 2006, Dragon Tiger Gate is an underrated Hong Kong action classic that makes its heroes feel like gods.

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Nefarious: Are Religious Films Just Hiding Their Genre Now?

There's a horror movie in theaters today that looks like every other possession movie, but the full feature is a bit more pious than the trailer.

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What's Bringing Dracula Back To The Big Screen?

The lord of the vampires spent almost a decade away from live-action cinema, but he's once again been given flesh.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie: The Problem With Pop Song Needle Drops

Despite its wonderful selection of original musical compositions, this adaptation of the classic game franchise keeps falling back on old top 40 hits.

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LOTR: What Are The Half-Orcs?

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This Controversial Fantasy Cult Classic Is Perfect For Legend of Zelda Fans

Ridley Scott's 1985 film Legend didn't win at the box office, but it is still the closest thing to a big-screen adaptation of the world of Hyrule.

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How Does The Super Mario Bros. Movie Compare To Sonic The Hedgehog?

It's a cinematic console war as Mario's new leap to the screen invites comparisons to his favorite rival, the blue blur.

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Evil Dead Rise Review

The fifth entry in this beloved horror franchise may change the scenery, but it's still a non-stop roller coaster of blood and violence.

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always Review

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