Matthew Jackson

Matthew Jackson (he/him) is a writer, critic, podcaster, and nerd-for-hire who’s been writing about pop culture for more than 15 years. He lives in Austin, Texas, and when he’s not writing he’s usually counting the days until Christmas.
The Delightful ‘Heart Eyes’ is a Wicked Fun Blend of Slasher and Rom-com
Funny, scary, and packed with beautifully orchestrated moments of romance, 'Heart Eyes' is the must-see film of Valentine's Day this year, whether you're usually into horror movies or not.
‘Companion’ Is a Raucous Horror-Comedy About Control Gone Wrong
This is Sophie Thatcher's show, and it's clear she's ready for the moment.
‘Presence’ Is a Haunting Formalist Stunner From Steven Soderbergh
'Presence' is the first great horror film of 2025.
Woof, Man: ‘Wolf Man’ Never Takes a Big Enough Bite
Modern horror master Leigh Whannell meets classic Universal monster — what could go wrong?
‘Juror #2’ Thrives in the Shadows of Its Morality Play Premise
Clint Eastwood proves he can still out-direct filmmakers a third of his age.
1993’s ’12 Days of Christmas’ Special Tried To Explain the Weirdest Carol — And Somehow Made It Weirder
Think 'TaleSpin' with knights, castles, and aggressive pastel colors that look more like Easter than Christmas.
Beyond Rudolph: The Weird, Wonderful World of Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials
You will believe that a reindeer can ... team up with a caveman, a knight, and Benjamin Franklin in order to save Baby New Year.