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.

Deathgasm (2015) Blu-ray Review

Paul Brian McCoy

January 5, 2016 0 26

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 76

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 38

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 20

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 66

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 6

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

December 14, 2015 2 52

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 24

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 10

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 14

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

Ash vs Evil Dead 1.05 “The Host”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 2, 2015 0 18

David Frazee never really seems to cut loose with the frenetic energy that Ash vs Evil Dead requires to really live up to its legacy.

Jessica Jones 1.09 “AKA Sin Bin” & 1.10 “AKA 1,000 Cuts”

Paul Brian McCoy

December 1, 2015 1 14

I thought it might turn into a way of finding redemption along the way - an alternative to self-abuse and violence - but it seems Jessica Jones is about subverting that idea as well.

Jessica Jones 1.07 “AKA Top Shelf Perverts” & 1.08 “AKA WWJD?”

Paul Brian McCoy

November 30, 2015 0 13

Jessica Jones is walking the middle ground between passivity and aggression and doesn't need anybody to save her.

Advance Review: Ant-Man (2015) Blu-ray

Paul Brian McCoy

November 29, 2015 1 16

If you're looking for grim and gritty, Ant-Man is not the movie you're looking for.

Jessica Jones 1.05 “AKA The Sandwich Saved Me” & 1.06 “AKA You’re a Winner!”

Paul Brian McCoy

November 28, 2015 1 15

The way Jessica Jones subverts what we've been trained to expect from a confrontation like this helps to establish a more powerful and mature psychological playing field.

Jessica Jones 1.03 “AKA It’s Called Whiskey” & 1.04 “AKA 99 Friends”

Paul Brian McCoy

November 27, 2015 0 215

Jessica Jones does for Marvel sex what Daredevil did for Marvel violence.

Jessica Jones 1.01 “AKA Ladies Night” & 1.02 “AKA Crush Syndrome”

Paul Brian McCoy

November 25, 2015 0 14

By not being tied to the idea of becoming a masked vigilante, Jessica Jones is free to explore storylines that are more traditionally noir.

Ash vs Evil Dead 1.04 “Brujo”

Paul Brian McCoy

November 23, 2015 0 12

It's a great little complication that comes from out of nowhere to keep Ash vs Evil Dead lively, zigging where we think it's going to zag.

Ash vs Evil Dead 1.03 “Books from Beyond”

Paul Brian McCoy

November 17, 2015 0 19

I just want MORE Ash vs Evil Dead. NOW.

The Walking Dead 6.05 “Now”

Paul Brian McCoy

November 15, 2015 1 19

The Walking Dead has now spent two episodes out of five squandering the good will they established after the extremely strong season opener.

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