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].
Five Reasons to Rewatch Season 1 of True Detective
Season 1 of True Detective was a piece of television wizardry. Creator Nic Pizzolatto crafted a profoundly grim story that immediately developed a cult following. With Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson shining in rare television...
Florence and the Machine Bring a Unique, Magical Sound
Florence and the Machine. No, it's not a science fiction television series about a hip girl and her robotic partner. It's an indie band that features one of the most alluring sounds in the music...
'The Missing' Review: 'Till Death' Lacks Closure, Satisfaction
SEASON ONE EPISODE REVIEWS: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 The Missing , what have you done? In...
'The Missing' Review: "Return to Eden" Reveals Evidence
SEASON ONE EPISODE REVIEWS: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 In the penultimate episode of The Missing ,...
Jessica Chastain: An Easy Favorite in Hollywood
Jessica Chastain's rise through Hollywood has been swift. From 2006-2009, she was in three career films and Jolene was the only one worth viewing. A transformation has occurred from 2011 and beyond. To name a...
'The Gambler' Overcomes Flaws with Strong Performances
The Gambler features Mark Wahlberg as Jim Bennett, a desperate gambler drowning in debt. It's not exactly a special inclusion in 2014's long list of movies, but it presents enough entertainment and acting value to...
'The Missing' Review: 'Concrete' is Fittingly Heavy
SEASON ONE EPISODE REVIEWS: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 The Missing is readying itself for the home...
Rooney Mara Needs Another Shot at Lisbeth Salander
Lisbeth Salander, the severely pierced and inked protagonist of the late Stieg Larsson's brilliant The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo literary series, is one of the most intriguing characters of this generation. In the American...
'The Missing' Review: 'Molly' Gets Dark and Depraved
SEASON ONE EPISODE REVIEWS: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 In The Missing 's fifth episode, we finally...
Top 10 Underground Rappers
Underground rap is a term whose definition shifts depending on who you ask. Generally, however, it's a subset of hip hop that features gritty, lyrical content that relies more on the quality of the lyricism...