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’ 1×09 Recap: A Totem of Your Own Making
We're playing house at the Lecter place, and the freezer is stacked with red meat.
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.'









