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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.

‘Hannibal’ 1×08 Recap: A Poet and a Psychopath

There is a real sense of Game Recognize Game happening here.

November 25, 2025

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!"

November 23, 2025

‘Hannibal’ 1×07 Recap: Consistently Theatrical

Hannibal, as with virtually every incarnation of the character, deplores rudeness.

November 18, 2025

‘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.

November 11, 2025

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. 

November 7, 2025

‘Hannibal’ 1×05 Recap: Ethical Butchery

"Cruelty is a gift humanity has given itself."

November 4, 2025

‘Hannibal’ 1×04 Recap: Family is an Ill-Fitting Suit

It's like the Manson Family meets 'Leave It To Beaver.'

October 28, 2025

‘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.

October 27, 2025