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

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'Poltergeist' Releases Terrifying New Trailer

By Tyler BirssApril 02, 2015

Poltergeist has released another trailer in an attempt to strike fear into its audience. I covered the movie's first trailer in an article here , and the newest installment can be seen below. If you...

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'Mad Max: Fury Road' With Tom Hardy Drops Trailer

By Tyler BirssApril 01, 2015

The upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy has given the world a fresh trailer. Full of dark, creepy characters, this magnificent trailer easily stands as one of the best 2015 has offered. Awesome...

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'American Crime' S1 E4 Review: Slow Pace Continues

By Tyler BirssMarch 27, 2015

For any watcher of American Crime , myself included, it's time to accept the unsettling truth that the show's pace will probably never pick up. It's a slow, dull series from a storytelling perspective. What...

'Maggie' With Arnold Schwarzenegger Debuts Killer Trailer
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'Maggie' With Arnold Schwarzenegger Debuts Killer Trailer

By Tyler BirssMarch 25, 2015

Arnold Schwarzenegger is starring in Maggie , a zombie-movie where the action legend's daughter is morphing into one of the undead. His duty in Maggie is to care for her while also readying himself for...

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Florence and the Machine Release New Song, "St. Jude"

By Tyler BirssMarch 24, 2015

Florence and the Machine have dropped another track from its upcoming album. The new release is called "St. Jude," and it will be featured on "How Big How Blue How Beautiful" when it comes out...

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'American Crime' S1 E3 Review: Key Questions, Dull Pace

By Tyler BirssMarch 20, 2015

American Crime further establishes its slow pace as critically important questions are raised in its third episode. The show continues to feature provocative, racially focused dialogue between the characters. Frustratingly, though, American Crime has still...

Talent and Baggage: Greg Hardy Joins Dallas Cowboys
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Talent and Baggage: Greg Hardy Joins Dallas Cowboys

By Tyler BirssMarch 19, 2015

Image courtesy of Parker Anderson PDA Photography/Flickr . Greg Hardy and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a one-year, $11.3 million deal. The embattled defensive end can make just north of $13 million with incentives....

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'Pixels' Starring Adam Sandler Drops Trailer

By Tyler BirssMarch 18, 2015

Pixels is a science fiction comedy starring Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, and various others. In preparation of its theatrical release, an unusual, action-laced trailer has been released. Sandler hasn't been in a quality...

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'American Crime' S1 E2 Review: Slow Yet Powerful

By Tyler BirssMarch 13, 2015

American Crime displays a methodical pace in its second episode. Following last week's emotional installment, this showing continues to primarily focus on Russ and Barb grappling with their son's death. There's also increased screen time...

'Champs' Review/Interview With Director Bert Marcus
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'Champs' Review/Interview With Director Bert Marcus

By Tyler BirssMarch 09, 2015

Pictured above: Bert Marcus and Mike Tyson. Image provided to Tyler Birss from Falco Ink. Champs classifies as a must-see documentary. Examining a boxing world that's full of sheer intensity and raw spectator value, this...