Joshua Kristian McCoy
1149 articles published since June 01, 2021
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About Joshua Kristian McCoy
Joshua is a lifelong film buff, D&D enthusiast, tournament winning Smash Bros. player and extremely passionate writer. He also has a BS in Psychology.
Star Trek: The Vidiian Race, Explained
As one of the three big antagonists from Voyager, this alien species is driven to horrible violence by a plague.
Blade Runner Fans Will Enjoy This Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Film
Screamers has a lot in common with Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, but instead of a thought-provoking classic, it's a no-frills monster movie.
Batman: James Gunn's Most Familiar Story Trope Is Perfect For The Brave And The Bold
James Gunn loves to bring a group of ragtag weirdos together to form a clan. That idea will fit perfectly with the cinematic debut of the Bat-Family.
Fantastic Four: What Is The Best Way To Bring The Team Into The MCU?
Once Marvel's most popular asset, the world's favorite family of superheroes must make a massive entrance when they finally join the MCU.
Kraven The Hunter's Villain May Save The Movie
Fans aren't overwhelmed with excitement to see the hunter, but they may be a bit more interested in the prey.
Blue Beetle: Where Did The Scarab Come From?
Fans may know that Jaime Reyes gained the powers of the Blue Beetle from the mighty scarab, but where did the bug get them?
Star Trek: The Kazon Race, Explained
This race of warriors tends to split into sects and fight over resources.
The Car Fu Trope In Action, Explained
When fists, knives, and guns simply won't get the job done, the only weapon left is the good old-fashioned automobile.
Across The Spider-Verse: Who Is Pavitr Prabhakar?
The latest new Spider-Person to capture the heart of the public is the web-swinging hero of an alternate universe Mumbai.
Star Wars: The Tusken Raiders, Explained
These shouting sand people have gone from minor antagonists to central aspects of the Star Wars franchise.
Star Wars: Who Are The Kaminoans?
The race that gave the galaxy the Clone Army doesn't get a lot of screen time, but they've got more going on than advanced technology.
Star Wars: Wookiee Culture, Explained
The big furry species that gave the universe Chewbacca have been iconic since the early days of Star Wars, but what are they actually like?
Star Trek: How Many Promotions Did Riker Turn Down?
Fan-favorite character Will Riker has finally taken command of a Starfleet vessel, but he passed on the job several times before settling down.
Blue Beetle's Powers, Explained
Jaime Reyes is prepared to join the new DCU, but what is this up-and-coming hero capable of?
James Gunn Gets Criticized For Something Every Director Does
The director behind Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad has a few actors he keeps employing. Why is it a problem when he does it?
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.
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.
This Underrated Historical Action Epic Is Perfect For Skyrim Fans
The 13th Warrior is one of the biggest box-office bombs of all time, but it deserves attention for more than its awful reception.
The Villainous Breakdown Trope in Fiction, Explained
The antagonist is often so assured of their victory that when things start going badly, they start getting a bit unhinged.
Black Knight Review
This Netflix adaptation of a webtoon is a solid post-apocalyptic action series about couriers with the world on their shoulders.