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The Serial Killer Characterization Mistakes of 'Wicked City'

By Tyler Birss • November 04, 2015

Wicked City is the latest attempt of nailing the serial killer premise in television, and the newest display of failure. I've read hundreds of true crime books where the catastrophic reality of serial killers, both...

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2006's Forgotten Movie: 'The Dead Girl'

By Tyler Birss • September 15, 2015

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...

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'Tales of the Grim Sleeper' Doc Tells Haunting Story

By Tyler Birss • August 31, 2015

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...

'Eye Candy' Is Mindlessly Fun, Strangely Enjoyable
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'Eye Candy' Is Mindlessly Fun, Strangely Enjoyable

By Tyler Birss • January 20, 2015

The TV gods are disappointed in my judgment. As a hardcore fan of legendary greats like The Wire , Breaking Bad , and Oz , MTV is usually one of the last go-to networks in...