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].
Walking the Haunting Path of 'Felicia's Journey'
Felicia's Journey is one of the strangest movies I have ever seen. The 1999 film is based on the 1994 novel by William Trevor of the same name. Centering around Felicia, a pregnant Irish teenager...
2006's Forgotten Movie: 'The Dead Girl'
The Dead Girl is a movie that most people probably missed. Thrown into the mix late in 2006 and only bringing in slightly under $1 million, this overlooked drama deserves to be seen. The cast...
'Creed' Drops Second, Punch Heavy Trailer
Creed is the anticipated boxing movie based on the original Rocky series. With Michael B. Jordan taking on the lead role as Apollo Creed's son, Adonis Johnson (last name referred to as both Johnson or...
Praising The Rare USA Network Gem: 'Mr. Robot'
Mr. Robot is stupendous. Behind an intelligent hacker plot and a breakout performance by the usually goofy Rami Malek, this USA series has already developed a major following. Critics have praised the show's realistic portrayal...
Dystopian 'The Lobster' Trailer Stars Colin Farrell
The Lobster has the chance to be unlike any movie you have ever come across. Starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz, this dystopian comedy/drama features an unusual plot -- single people are sent away to...
WATCH: 'The Danish Girl' Trailer With Eddie Redmayne
The Danish Girl is already generating a widespread buzz. Directed by Tom Hooper and starring Eddie Redmayne, this biographical drama features Redmayne as Lili Elbe, one of the first documented individuals to receive a gender...
Directorial Debut of Chris Evans Isn't a Satire
Chris Evans is venturing into directorial territory. Yes, Captain America has now become Martin Scorsese. Well, the verdict remains out on that one. Here's what we know: Evans has directed Before We Go , a...
'Tales of the Grim Sleeper' Doc Tells Haunting Story
Pictured above: Still shot of Lonnie Franklin Jr. from the HBO 'Tales of the Grim Sleeper' documentary. Tales of the Grim Sleeper is a haunting documentary that British director Nick Broomfield handles with the utmost...
'True Detective' S2 E8 Review: Blood and Death
True Detective has experienced a bumpy sophomore season. That profoundly striking dialogue from Season 1, that unspeakable depravity, hasn't made the same impact during Season 2. Despite Colin Farrell's acting chops and a necessarily dark...
Sean Price, Rap Legend, Dies at 43
Sean Price has died at the age of 43. A longtime underground rapper and monstrous lyricist, the Brooklyn artist Price reportedly passed away in his sleep. This news has predictably saddened the rap community. It...