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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House of the Dragon's second season was both excellent and irritating, but many of the show's big problems are frustratingly common.

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Terminator Zero Review

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The trailer reveals this unexpected returning character, adding a new dimension to Jim Carrey's role in the film.

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Doctor Who: Who Is Madame Vastra?

This supporting character from the Matt Smith era leads a fascinating life with a long list of bizarre skills to match.

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Jet Jaguar is a minor character from a classic Godzilla film, but his unique presence could add a lot to the modern Monsterverse.

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The actor behind the bounty hunter's recent statements suggest that Disney picked the wrong target when diagnosing their recent failures.

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