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.
Horror Secret Handshakes: John Carpenter’s ‘The Fog’
Carpenter wrings maximum tension and dread out of a well-worn horror concept.
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Review: TV’s Best Show is Back
If you loved the first season, that love won't fade one bit.
‘Hannibal’ 1×13 Recap: I Could Use a Good Scream
Who would you turn to when you think you've eaten a person and then barfed up their ear?
‘Hannibal’ 1×12 Recap: The Last Victim
Some of Will's old instincts are creeping back in after his brain nearly boiled right out of his head.
2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 25: “I Like It When They Have a Good Time”
Instead of saying "Merry Christmas" or even "Happy Holidays," we'll leave you with this..
The Belcher Family Holiday Trilogy Part 3: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Christmas Episodes, Ranked
All *15* of 'em!
The Ultimate Christmas Crooner TV Special Playlist
These are the essentials, the ones that make the perfect starting point for this corner of Christmas pop culture.
2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 23: Christmas with the California Raisins
It's one of those weird combinations of '80s pop culture stuff that we'll probably never see again.
2025 Heistmas Advent Calendar Day 21: Ho Ho Ho, Baby
Beloved SNL favorite "Dick in a Box" would not exist without this song.
‘Hannibal’ 1×11 Recap: A Thicket of Antlers
You know Hannibal is always living for drama among his friends and his enemies alike.









