

Joshua Kristian McCoy
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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 Game Rant 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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The Fight Scenes In This Netflix Martial Arts Movie Are Some Of the Most Brutal Ever
The Night Comes for Us is an instant classic featuring some of the finest performers and filmmakers in modern martial arts movies.

Terrifier: Is Art The Clown Human?
The nightmarish villain of Damien Leone's gory slasher franchise looks like a grease-painted performer, but is there real humanity behind his smile?

Dune: Prophecy: Suk Doctors, Explained
The new Dune series depicts another member of this mysterious order of master physicians.

Are These Martial Arts Video Game Movies Worth Revisiting?
The Tekken movies don't belong among the upper echelon of video game movies, but are they still worth watching as martial arts flicks?

Dune: Prophecy: Important Planets for New Fans
While the original Dune explored Arrakis, the TV spin-off will take fans and newcomers to plenty of new locations.

Dune: Prophecy and The Penguin: Is HBO Trying to Recapture the Past?
The two latest blockbuster HBO series have a lot in common with heavy hitters from the studio's past, but what does that say about their future?

The Penguin: How Could Sofia Return to the Franchise?
Sofia Falcone's grim ending in The Penguin leaves her room to make a comeback in The Batman's future installments.

This Martial Arts Epic Is One Of The Most Underrated Sequels Ever Made
The Raid 2 never quite got the attention of its predecessor, but it's still one of the most compelling martial arts movies of the modern era.

Jet Li’s Superhero Movie Is Worth Revisiting
Black Mask is a 1996 manhua adaptation that saw Jet Li become an invulnerable super soldier.

This Martial Arts Horror Film Comes From a Metal Gear Solid Director
Versus (2001) is a time capsule of a kind of anime-tinged, irony-free cool that desperately needs to come back to the big screen.

Should The Godzilla Minus One Sequel Feature Other Monsters?
While Takashi Yamazaki's first Godzilla film was a masterpiece, would a prospective sequel be able to maintain its tone with more than one kaiju?

This Lesser-Known Martial Arts Movie Exists To Bring Legends Together
Triple Threat is a charmingly outdated action movie that pits Tony Jaa, Tiger Chen, and Iko Uwais against the world and sometimes each other.

Fans of The Raid: These Are Iko Uwais' Other Best Martial Arts Films
Gareth Evans' 2011 classic launched Iko Uwais to international stardom, and he's continued to deliver stellar martial arts action films ever since.

The Penguin Couldn’t End Any Other Way
The final brutal twists of this outstanding crime series certainly don't feel like they came out of nowhere.

Andor Season 2 Maintains One Of Season 1’s Smartest Decisions
Andor told its first story in distinct arcs that packed a lot of storyline into a few episodes, and the second season is wise to follow that example.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Shadow’s Lore Gets Complicated
While Shadow's introduction to the Sonic franchise is a bit dark, his next few chapters might undo any hopes of an on-screen spinoff.

Horror Movies Have Found A New Favorite Trope In The 21st Century
While horror cinema twisting reality is nothing new, recent releases have leaned hard into the surreal and left everything ambiguous.

A Minecraft Movie's Director Does Not Have A Promising Track Record
Jared Hess will deliver the long-awaited film adaptation of Mojang's classic game, but how does his filmography color the project?

Godzilla: Who is Bagan?
Despite a stellar design and several opportunities, this kaiju never got the film debut he so richly deserved.

Interview: The Penguin Production Designer Kalina Ivanov Talks Building A New Gotham
Longtime designer Kalina Ivanov discusses her unique inspirations in designing new looks at the city Oz Cobb seeks to rule.