Author Paul Brian McCoy

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Paul Brian McCoy

Co-Founder / Editor-in-Chief / Dreamweaver

Paul Brian McCoy is the Editor-in-Chief of Psycho Drive-In. His first novel, The Unraveling: Damaged Inc. Book One is available at Amazon US & UK, along with his collection of short stories, Coffee, Sex, & Creation (US & UK). He recently contributed the 1989 chapter to The American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1980s (US & UK). He also kicked off Comics Bulletin Books with Mondo Marvel Volumes One (US & UK) and Two (US & UK) and PDI Press with Marvel at the Movies: 1977-1998 (US & UK), Marvel at the Movies: Marvel Studios (US & UK), and Spoiler Warning: Hannibal Season 1 - An Unauthorized Critical Guide (US & UK). Paul is also unnaturally preoccupied with zombie films and sci-fi television. He can be found babbling on Twitter at @PBMcCoy.

EZMM 2016 Day 2: State of Emergency (2011)

Paul Brian McCoy

March 22, 2016 0 18

Ultimately, what we have here is a solid attempt at crafting a serious film about a serious situation.

EZMM 2016 Day 1: The Walking Dead 6.14 “Twice as Far”

Paul Brian McCoy

March 22, 2016 1 20

This is all about Daryl, and Denise's amazing speech about strength, courage, and love is lost to the shock value of making sure Daryl suffers for the weakness of sympathy.

Daredevil 2.01-2.04 “No they. Him.”

Paul Brian McCoy

March 21, 2016 1 17

Critics who call this discussion simplistic or one-note are totally missing the point, not only about Daredevil, but about the entire concept of heroism.

Marvel at the Movies: Daredevils and Elektra

Paul Brian McCoy

Marvel at the Movies

March 19, 2016 0 31

We thought we'd take a look at the short and troubled history of Daredevil and Elektra on film.

The Walking Dead 6.13 “The Same Boat”

Paul Brian McCoy

March 16, 2016 0 9

Instead of sacrificing her life, she ends up sacrificing more of her humanity to keep Maggie from doing the same.

Hap and Leonard 1.02 “The Bottoms”

Paul Brian McCoy

March 15, 2016 0 29

With the ground rules set and our main players introduced, Hap and Leonard's second episode begins to expand their world.

The Walking Dead 6.12 “Not Tomorrow Yet”

Paul Brian McCoy

March 9, 2016 0 12

The people in charge of The Walking Dead are not subtle with the ways they plant suggestions that a character is going to die soon.

Hap and Leonard 1.01 “Savage Season”

Paul Brian McCoy

March 8, 2016 0 8

Hap and Leonard is essentially about unconditional friendship. And trying to get paid.

The Walking Dead 6.10 “The Next World” & 6.11 “Knots Untie”

Paul Brian McCoy

March 4, 2016 0 28

Apocalyptic politics apparently translates most clearly as the "walking up to the biggest inmate on the first day of incarceration and trying to kill them."

The Walking Dead 6.09 “No Way Out”

Paul Brian McCoy

Reviews TV Zombies 101

February 15, 2016 0 15

Plus, as readers of the comics know, Jesus is coming to The Walking Dead.

Deathgasm (2015) Blu-ray Review

Paul Brian McCoy

DVD/Blu-ray Movies Reviews

January 5, 2016 0 17

You won't have more fun watching a heavy metal splatter comedy from New Zealand this year. And it's only January.

2015 Top Ten Indie Horror Films

Paul Brian McCoy

January 4, 2016 3 53

So here's my list of the ten best Indie horror films to make it to your screens in 2015 from around the world.

Top Ten Modern Classic Christmas TV Specials

Alex Wolfe, David Basile, Laura Akers, Paul Brian McCoy

December 23, 2015 1 36

We have our picks for contemporary Christmas TV specials that deserve a place in your yearly rotation. But before all that, Charo!

Childhood’s End 1.03 “The Children”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 17, 2015 0 16

And with that Syfy's adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's classic novel of ideas Childhood's End comes to a close with a whimper, not a bang.

Childhood’s End 1.02 “The Deceivers”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 16, 2015 0 54

This is where we really get a feel for whether or not this is a successful adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's classic novel, Childhood's End.

Childhood’s End 1.01 “The Overlords”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 15, 2015 0 4

Childhood's End is forced to compress the timeframe of the story in order to keep our characters around for a while - an issue the novel has no interest in.

Macbeth (2015)

Paul Brian McCoy

Movies Reviews Shakespeare on Film

December 14, 2015 2 46

So where does this version of Macbeth rank against the others I've seen?

Jessica Jones 1.13 “AKA Smile”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 13, 2015 1 8

This episode also builds on one of the main strengths of Jessica Jones, female bonding.

Ash vs Evil Dead 1.06 “The Killer of Killers”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 9, 2015 1 7

I realize this didn't turn out to be much of a review, but this was one of the best episodes of Ash vs Evil Dead yet.

Jessica Jones 1.11 “AKA I’ve Got the Blues” & 1.12 “AKA Take a Bloody Number”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 3, 2015 0 11

Then, in true Jessica Jones fashion, that traditionally male aggression is co-opted by the women.

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