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].
Why I Love 'Mud' - The Movie and Character
Mud is a 2012 film starring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, and others. It was released at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012, however, its wider release came in 2013. Those three are the...
A Tribute to Robert Paulson AKA Cadalack Ron
Image courtesy of the "FULL PSYCHO TV PRESENTS Revolution 3.0 dir by Annie Hardy" video posted on YouTube. Robert Paulson, known widely for his rapper name Cadalack Ron, has passed away. BattleRap.com has confirmed this...
'Killing Them Softly' Should Be Remembered Better
Killing Them Softly deserves, at the minimum, to be remembered as a great movie. While I would urge borderline cult classic status, I accept that most viewers won't extend to this length. The 2012 movie...
Alicia Vikander's Stardom is Here to Stay
Alicia Vikander is already a star - this should come as no surprise. Her 2015 body of work featured major roles in Ex Machina , The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and The Danish Girl . As...
Assessing Cate Blanchett/Rooney Mara's Oscar Chances for 'Carol'
Carol was a critic's delight and a showcase of brilliance for Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in 2015. I had the pleasure of reviewing Carol for a Pop Culture Spin article , and my remarks...
'Suicide Squad' Drops Wickedly Gripping Trailer
Suicide Squad has dropped a trailer that movie fans should be drooling over. This movie was named in PCS writer Zach Bencomo's piece on the top five most anticipated films of 2016, and we can...
'Spotlight' Named Best Picture by Critics' Choice Awards
Spotlight took the title of Best Picture courtesy of the Critics' Choice Awards. The movie is also eligible for the same honor for the upcoming Academy Awards. I reviewed Spotlight here for PCS back in...
Someone Tell Robert De Niro He's Better Than This
Robert De Niro is one of the greatest actors of all time. His status as an elite performer for the ages should never be questioned. In terms of longevity, versatility, and power, De Niro can...
'Mad Max: Fury Road' Rightfully Recognized With Oscar Nominations
Mad Max: Fury Road was easily one of the greatest movies 2015 showed audiences. That doesn't mean I assumed it would be nominated for Best Picture when it came to Oscar time, but it was,...
Fox is Bringing Back 'Prison Break'
Prison Break will be returning to Fox, the serial drama about Wentworth Miller's Michael Scofield attempting to bust Dominic Purcell's Lincoln Burrows, his brother, out of prison. The two family members will be reprising their...