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’ 1×11 Recap: A Thicket of Antlers
You know Hannibal is always living for drama among his friends and his enemies alike.
A Festive and Totally Reasonable Analysis of a Christmas Song That’s Slowly Driving Me Insane
How does one "hoop-dee-doo and dickory dock?" Andy Williams is dead and therefore cannot answer!
The 2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 14: Van Halen Saves Christmas in Dallas
When you think about it, Van Halen and Christmas are a lot alike.
Horror Secret Handshakes: ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation’
This deserves to be one of those sicko cult movies that gets passed around every December, and I'll keep shouting about it until that's true.
The 2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 12: ‘Fairytale of New York’ as You’ve Never Heard It Before
This one goes out to everyone who has a hard time in December.
The 2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 10: The Dean Martin Christmas Show
So, now you know about The Dean Martin Christmas Show. Wanna watch it with us?
‘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.









