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.
The 2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 1: The Best Christmas Song
There is no one else like Darlene Love.
‘Hannibal’ 1×08 Recap: A Poet and a Psychopath
There is a real sense of Game Recognize Game happening here.
The Belcher Family Holiday Trilogy, Part 2: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Thanksgiving Episodes, Ranked
"Pass! Tha cran-ber-ry sauce — we're havin' mashed pah-taytas!"
‘Hannibal’ 1×07 Recap: Consistently Theatrical
Hannibal, as with virtually every incarnation of the character, deplores rudeness.
Horror Secret Handshakes: ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’
It's a David Lynch movie. Things get dark.
‘Hannibal’ 1×06 Recap: A Bunch of Psychopaths Helping Each Other Out
In "Entrée," we see Hannibal cutting deeper into his new FBI friends, drawing more and more blood.
Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is a Cinematic Triumph
Over the years, del Toro has excelled at showing us an exploded view of his brain. With 'Frankenstein,' we get an exploded view of his soul.
‘Hannibal’ 1×05 Recap: Ethical Butchery
"Cruelty is a gift humanity has given itself."
‘Hannibal’ 1×04 Recap: Family is an Ill-Fitting Suit
It's like the Manson Family meets 'Leave It To Beaver.'
‘Queens of the Dead’ Brings Queer Joy to the Zombie Apocalypse
Horror has always been for the weirdos, the outsiders, the ostracized and excluded, which is why horror has also always been queer.









