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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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‘Hannibal’ 3×12 Recap: You Owe Me Awe

The Kodak Carousel is for more than just vacation pictures!

August 7, 2026
Fantasia Fest

Fantasia Fest Review: ‘The Mouths’ Is One of the Year’s Best Horror Films

Takashi Shimizu's style is still second-to-none in the realm of Japanese horror.

July 31, 2026
Member Exclusive

‘Hannibal’ 3×11 Recap: Crazy Sons of Bitches

"How's the wife?"

July 31, 2026
Fantasia Fest

Fantasia Fest Review: ‘Unholy Night’ is a Fun Dose of Holiday Hell

This is Christmas horror done right.

July 27, 2026
Member Exclusive

‘Hannibal’ 3×10 Recap: The Mouth of Hell

Once Murder Husbands, always Murder Husbands

July 24, 2026
Movies

Apparent Magic: The Poetry of Absence in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Before you establish what it means to come home, you must establish what it means to be away. 

July 23, 2026
Movies

Fantasia Fest Review: ‘Her Private Hell’ Is a Neon-Soaked Dreamscape From NWR

It's also one of the most visually jaw-dropping things I've seen all year. 

July 22, 2026
Retro Recaps

‘Hannibal’ 3×09 Recap: Murder Husbands

"The important thing is what I am becoming."

July 17, 2026
Movies

‘The Odyssey’ Review: Christopher Nolan Finds His Epic Rhythm, With Dazzling Results

We can still learn a lot from Homer.

July 15, 2026
Fantasia Fest

Our Most-Anticipated Titles from Fantasia Fest 2026

Christmas, vampires, and Becky!

July 15, 2026
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