Author: 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].
Avon Barksdale and the Word "Always"
Melvin Williams, the real life figure who inspired the beloved character Avon Barksdale of The Wire , has died at age 73. Called "Little Melvin" and infamous from his crime days in Baltimore, Maryland, the...
'American Crime Story' Debuts Riveting Trailer
American Crime Story will be a television series on FX that features a true crime anthology style. The first season will focus on the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, with Cuba Gooding Jr. being Simpson....
You Should be Watching 'Luther' With Idris Elba
Luther is worth a binge, and it's a manageable binge at that. Starring Idris Elba, the show's three seasons have only totaled 14 episodes. It can be classified as a miniseries, hence the short seasons,...
Michael Shannon's Greatest Scene
After watching Michael Shannon shine in The Night Before , balancing his usual intensity with elements of comedy, it's time to revisit what makes him dynamic in the first place. I've been on the Shannon...
Pop Culture Spin Interview With Singer Sophia Danai
For this Pop Culture Spin article, I was fortunate enough to have an interview with singer Sophia Danai . Based in Vancouver, Canada, the outstanding vocalist has a uniquely soulful sound that makes her a...
'The Night Before' is a Nutty Blend of Laughs and Spirit
The Night Before shows Seth Rogen at his finest and the holiday spirit being captured in a hilarious but unusual way. Also starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie, this comedy centers around the trio's friendship...
Madchild Drops Music Video to "Painful Skies"
Image courtesy of Madchild's video posted on YouTube entitled "Madchild - Untold Story (from new album Silver Tongue Devil)" My thoughts on Madchild were documented in detail last week. That specific article covered five of...
'Knock Knock' Review: Enticing Start, Unappealing Remainder
Knock Knock is one of those movies that fans realize they shouldn't see, but that guilty pleasure part of the collective psyche makes them have a degree of interest in seeing. Ana de Armas is...
5 of the Best Songs by Slaine
Image courtesy of the "SLAINE - INTERVIEW (Tinkiet Radio Show, Radio FMR) + BURN Live @ cabaret Underworld" Video posted on YouTube. Slaine has proven to be a success in the booth and on the...
'The Boss' Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy will be starring in The Boss , a Ben Falcone directed comedy with the hilarious actress playing an over the top industry boss who has screwed plenty of people over. The first trailer...