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].
Model Lauren Luongo Joins Pop Culture Spin For Q&A
Image taken by Lauren Luongo. Lauren Luongo is an emerging model from Connecticut who I had a Q&A with on behalf of Pop Culture Spin. Through her official website , it can be seen that...
Could 'The Revenant' Lead to Oscars for Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy?
The Revenant is justifiably receiving widespread buzz. To find out what works and what doesn't in the movie, check out our Senior Editor Mike Bitanga's review . For the purposes of this article, I'm interested...
If We're Given a 'True Detective' Season 3, We Need a Realistic Serial Killer Premise
True Detective is primarily known for two things - a legendary Season 1 and a forgettable Season 2 . Much of what contributed to the error filled sophomore season were decisions in plot and storyline....
'Free State of Jones' Trailer With Matthew McConaughey
Free State of Jones has released a trailer. The upcoming movie that hits theaters May 13, 2016 stars Matthew McConaughey as Newton Knight. This character lived during the American Civil War and commanded a group...
"Battle of the Zae 5" Recap
Image courtesy of the "Reading YouTube Comments with Caustic & Dirtbag Dan" video posted on YouTube. I attended Battle of the Zae 5 in San Jose, California yesterday. The rap battle event was an overall...
The Enigmatic Resume of Edward Norton
Edward Norton is one of the best actors in Hollywood, yet, somehow, his enigmatic resume has made the first part of this sentence something uncommonly stated. Because Norton hasn't been a regular in movies over...
'Pain & Gain' is Michael Bay's Best Movie - Surprising Yet True
Michael Bay is a polarizing figure to fans. Certain sects worship the man for his emphasis on massive explosions and commitment to creating movies with astronomical budgets. Others believe he lacks creativity and does nothing...
3 Ways 'Oz' Influenced Television Dramas
Oz debuted its six-season run on HBO in 1997 - the first one-hour episode drama series the network ever had. While 2016 now makes some of the previously thought to be intricate details of Oz...
'Out of the Furnace' Hasn't Been Properly Appreciated
I saw Out of the Furnace in theaters back in 2013. My draw to the movie - one with Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Zoe Saldana, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, and Sam Shepard -...
"Visions of You" by Real Deal ft Tarra Layne - A Profound, Unforgettable Track
Image courtesy of the "Real Deal speaks on Ill Will's cancellation at KOTD's Vendetta 2 Redemption" video posted on YouTube. Real Deal, a rapper and battler out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has crafted something special with...