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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.
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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
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The Manchurian Candidate has influenced many political thrillers, including Sam Wilson's upcoming Captain America film.
Interview: Laura Bailey Talks Critical Role: Downfall and Becoming A God
The Best War Games speaks to legendary voice actress Laura Bailey about playing god in the new three-part Downfall arc of Critical Role.
The Monsterverse Has An Interesting Take On Titan Names
While the classic Toho movies had several weird tricks to name their kaiju, the Monsterverse relies on a couple of straightforward gimmicks.
A Borderlands Movie Flop Could Cement A Superior Video Game Format
Video game adaptation fans shouldn't bemoan Borderlands because it might push future attempts to the small screen where they belong.
The Boys: Billy Butcher Has A New Superhero Inspiration
The supes in The Boys don't hide their source material, but Butcher's explicit references just got a bit more interesting.
Is The Acolyte’s Final Episode Cameo a Worthwhile Season 2 Cliffhanger?
A major villain appears in this Star Wars show's season finale, but is it a cheap reference or a stellar way to tease the next outing?
The Acolyte Season One Ending, Explained
As the first season of this controversial series comes to an end, it's time to look back at the unfolding mystery and shifting alliances.
House of the Dragon: Who is Daemon Targaryen's Mom?
Alyssa Targaryen was the mother of King Viserys and Daemon, but what could fans know about her outside of her recent dream debut?
Godzilla: What is Titanosaurus?
Though several Godzilla monsters are technically dinosaurs, this one keeps the classic name and almost nothing else.
House of the Dragon: Who is Ser Alfred Broome?
Rhaenyra's council has several combative voices, but none seem to push against her more than this oddly-named knight with a grim fate in the books.
The Boys Season 4 Ending, Explained
The latest season finale sets up the darkest era of this controversial superhero satire.
Monsterverse: The Iwi People, Explained
This mysterious tribe built their society around the giant monsters they worship and disappeared from humanity for centuries
Shrek 5 Should Bring Back A Forgotten Aspect Of The 2001 Original
This franchise may be known for its music and memes, but the early entries brought much-needed parody elements to the big screen.
Gladiator II: Ridley Scott Has Changed A Lot In 24 Years
Looking back over two decades, the masterful director might be a very different creator than he was back in 2000.
Agatha All Along: Who Is Billy Kaplan?
Agatha Harkness's newfound coven adds one of the most powerful mages on the planet in the form of a gay teen with a grim sense of humor.
Every Known Historical Figure In The Gladiator II Trailer
This long-awaited sequel to the classic Roman epic borrows a couple of names from the history books, just like its predecessor.
Agatha All Along Could Be The Perfect Horror Experience For the MCU
While the MCU has struggled with horror in the past, Agatha All Along might find the right tone to make the genre work with the superhero stuff.
The Boys: This Redemption Arc Is The Best Part Of Season Four
A-Train has been carrying the ongoing season of this show with a moving, heroic turn.
The Boys: Who is Webweaver?
With incisive gags about some of the biggest heroes in the world, it's shocking to see the show and comic turn Peter Parker into this.
Godzilla and Mothra's Relationship, Explained
The King of the Monsters has a strange connection to the massive moth, but they seem to spend a ton of time as allies and enemies.