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.
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
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
‘The Odyssey’ Review: Christopher Nolan Finds His Epic Rhythm, With Dazzling Results
We can still learn a lot from Homer.
July 15, 2026
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Is the Meanest Movie in the Franchise Yet. It’s Also the Weakest.
Still, there are no bad 'Evil Dead' movies.
July 9, 2026
‘Hannibal’ 3×08 Recap: A Four-Quadrant Killer
Can Will Graham ever truly leave Hannibal Lecter behind?
July 8, 2026
‘Hannibal’ 3×07 Recap: Identically Different
Hannibal, ever bemused, is simply biding his time.
July 2, 2026
A Closed Book: ‘Obsession’ and the Horror of Emptiness
He does not want to be her boyfriend, he wants her to be his girlfriend.
July 2, 2026









