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.
‘Hannibal’ 1×10 Recap: The Inevitable Long Plunge
The thing about masks is that sooner or later you have to take them off.
The 2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 5: The Best Christmas ‘SNL’ Sketch
Rascally funny guys with hearts of gold are a staple of holiday comedy.
The 2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 3: The 7UP Chainsaw Massacre?
It's the 7UP Spots' world, we're just living in it.
‘Hannibal’ 1×09 Recap: A Totem of Your Own Making
We're playing house at the Lecter place, and the freezer is stacked with red meat.
The 2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 1: The Best Christmas Song
There is no one else like Darlene Love.
‘Hannibal’ 1×08 Recap: A Poet and a Psychopath
There is a real sense of Game Recognize Game happening here.
The Belcher Family Holiday Trilogy, Part 2: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Thanksgiving Episodes, Ranked
"Pass! Tha cran-ber-ry sauce — we're havin' mashed pah-taytas!"
‘Hannibal’ 1×07 Recap: Consistently Theatrical
Hannibal, as with virtually every incarnation of the character, deplores rudeness.
Horror Secret Handshakes: ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’
It's a David Lynch movie. Things get dark.
‘Hannibal’ 1×06 Recap: A Bunch of Psychopaths Helping Each Other Out
In "Entrée," we see Hannibal cutting deeper into his new FBI friends, drawing more and more blood.









