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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.

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Steve Spielberg’s Alien Epic ‘Disclosure Day’ Made Me Believe in Humanity

If there's one filmmaker out there still adept at achieving the impossible, it's Steven Spielberg.

June 13, 2026
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‘Hannibal’ 3×04 Recap: Blackmail Elevated to the Level of Love

Time for some Old Testament revenge.

June 11, 2026
Movies

‘Chum’ Review: A Baffling Shark Attack Movie with Moments of Horror Flair

For all its flatness, there's something fun lurking in 'Chum.'

June 6, 2026
Music

Great Moments in Music Video History: Pat Benatar Blows Up Nazis

If Pat Benatar wants to blow up Nazis, Pat Benatar gets to blow up Nazis.

June 5, 2026
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‘Hannibal’ 3×03 Recap: Something Akin to Falling in Love

Will goes looking for Hannibal's origin story and finds a haunted house. 

June 3, 2026
TV

Another Hour: ‘Hacks’ Goes Out With a Tribute to Human Creativity

Show up.

June 2, 2026
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‘Hannibal’ 3×2 Recap: It Has to End Every Way It Can

This is a battle of primal, universal forces, and we have a front row seat.

May 28, 2026
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‘Hannibal’ Season 3 Premiere Recap: I Made My Own House Be My Gallows

Barreling toward oblivion

May 20, 2026
Music

Let’s Start a New Phil Collins Urban Legend!

YOU'RE NOT ANYWHERE THAT I CAN'T FIND YOU

May 15, 2026
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‘Hannibal’ Season 2 Finale Recap: Love and Death

God can kill, God can consume, so why can't Hannibal?

May 7, 2026
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