Skip to Content
Pop Heist home
Pop Heist home
Log In

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.

Connect

Movies

‘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.

December 20, 2024
Heistmas

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.

December 19, 2024
Heistmas

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.

December 16, 2024