Tyler Birss

Tyler is the Editor-in-Chief for Hardwood and Hollywood's pop culture section. He has an unrelenting fascination with Lisbeth Salander and Omar Little. If you're looking to work on a writing project with Tyler or to be interviewed, reach him at [email protected].

Posts By Tyler Birss

Culture of Pop

'True Detective' S2 E2 Review: Foundation Builds

By Tyler BirssJune 29, 2015

True Detective begins its latest episode with Frank resting uncomfortably in bed. He has a profound discussion with his wife, questioning both his current state and legacy. Early into the series, Vince Vaughn embodies Frank...

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'Wayward Pines' S1 E6 Review: Decent Recovery

By Tyler BirssJune 26, 2015

Wayward Pines returns from a brief break period with a town consumed by a chaotic makeup. Crashed cars, burned down buildings, and a long-haired, disheveled Pilcher give the audience an unclear picture of how the...

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'Masterminds' Releases Goofy, Unusual Trailer

By Tyler BirssJune 25, 2015

Masterminds seems like an off-the-wall and fictionalized tale of human stupidity. Pathetically for those involved in the crime, this Zach Galifianakas and Kristen Wiig heist comedy is based on a true story. Referred to as...

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Hey, 'True Detective' Critics, Calm Down

By Tyler BirssJune 24, 2015

There's always a certain nostalgia, a dedicated sense of loyalty, to originals. Be it movies or shows, remakes/creations with different takes tend to be judged by a critical group of beholders. In the case of...

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Examining Ruby Rose in 'Orange Is the New Black'

By Tyler BirssJune 22, 2015

Ruby Rose embodies Stella Carlin in Orange Is the New Black , an astonishingly striking character who makes her first appearance about halfway through Season 3. Because of her looks and relationship with Taylor Schilling's...

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'True Detective' S2 E1 Review: Slow Yet Commanding

By Tyler BirssJune 22, 2015

True Detective kicks off its Season 2 run with a slick intro full of expectedly dark imagery. Once the music stops, we shift to Colin Farrell's mustached character, Ray Velcoro. He drops off his heavyset...

Recognizing What David Lee Meant to the Warriors
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Recognizing What David Lee Meant to the Warriors

By Tyler BirssJune 18, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . When David Lee was traded from the New York Knicks to the Golden State Warriors, the Bay Area squad was in terrible shape. Non-competitiveness and annual mediocrity were common...

Warriors Win Game 5 Behind Stephen Curry's Explosion
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Warriors Win Game 5 Behind Stephen Curry's Explosion

By Tyler BirssJune 15, 2015

Screen Capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube . The Golden State Warriors took Game 5 of the NBA Finals by a 104-91 score. This stands as the textbook "final score not indicative of the overall game" type...

'Wayward Pines' S1 E5 Review: Logic is Gone
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'Wayward Pines' S1 E5 Review: Logic is Gone

By Tyler BirssJune 12, 2015

Burke wakes up in a delirious state. Confused as to his whereabouts, the agent fires his gun into the night multiple times after hearing a sound. Each shots misses before he receives a substantial cut...

Cavaliers Win Ugly, Insanely Unpredictable Game 2
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Cavaliers Win Ugly, Insanely Unpredictable Game 2

By Tyler BirssJune 08, 2015

Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . The Cleveland Cavaliers won a gritty Game 2 of the NBA Finals, a contest that had a belief-defying amount of drama and action. There was LeBron James having...