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].
'Wayward Pines' S1 E6 Review: Decent Recovery
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...
'Masterminds' Releases Goofy, Unusual Trailer
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...
Hey, 'True Detective' Critics, Calm Down
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...
Examining Ruby Rose in 'Orange Is the New Black'
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...
'True Detective' S2 E1 Review: Slow Yet Commanding
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...
'Wayward Pines' S1 E5 Review: Logic is Gone
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...
'Wayward Pines' S1 E4 Review: Answers Arrive
Wayward Pines starts its fourth episode with Burke barreling down the road. This follows last week's violent climax when Burke and his family killed Sheriff Pope. The two males use a hose to wash their...
'American Ultra' Trailer: Jesse Eisenberg Smokes, Kills
American Ultra can't be criticized for a lack of originality. Starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, this action/comedy stars Eisenberg as Mike Howell, a convenience store employee and stoner. That's not it, though, as Howell...
'Felt' Drops Impressively Dark and Unique Trailer
Felt is a potentially groundbreaking upcoming movie starring newcomer, Amy Everson. Based on her own experiences, Everson encompasses the lead role of a young woman attempting to overcome past sexual traumas in a world that...
'Wayward Pines' S1 E3 Review: Insanity Heightens
Wayward Pines picks up immediately after last week's grotesquely violent death of Beverly. As her blood freshly drips, Sheriff Pope speaks to a riveted audience, a group experiencing sentiments that range from horror to excitement....