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 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.
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.









