Wherein Beth and Matt further engage Ro, particularly to contrast Hannibal‘s relationship arcs with those of Supernatural, Avengers: Endgame, and Sherlock. Nice Links: Supernatural Avengers: Endgame Sherlock The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road Mad Max: Fury Road The Hunt #fannibalsinbloom #HannibalEvents…
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Wherein Beth and Matt welcome culture critic and friend to all Fannibals, Rotem Rusak! In part 1 of our discussion, we cover Digestivo at length, learn why it’s Ro’s favorite, and give Chiyo a chance.
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Wherein Beth and Matt welcome our first known listener, @peacecraft, and cover such varied topics as anime, the Hannibal cast reunion, and, of course, William Petersen’s beach attire.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss what makes a good series finale, and how some other’s we’ve known compare to The Wrath of the Lamb. (Spoiler: Wrath ranks highly.) Shows that we’ll really, really spoil include: The Sopranos, Battlestar Galactica, Mad Men, Lost, The Leftovers, The Thing, Mad Men, Angel, and Six Feet Under.
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Wherein Beth and Matt welcome cross-stitch enthusiast, fondant sculptor, and friend of the show, Withering Slights! Also known as Charlotte, she joins to discuss the difference between fandom and obsession, Gillian Anderson’s many modes, genre swim trunks, cupcakes, Star Wars, and where Will and Hannibal might go from here.
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Wherein Beth and Matt ask some big questions: Should they have kissed? What do we want from season 4? Why do we like Hannibal anyway? And how does it apply to our lives?
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Wherein Beth and Matt gather themselves and approach their second viewing, ponder Francis’ liberation, and contemplate the eternal mingling of Hannibal and Will’s molecules. We also take side trips to Sicily, Wuthering Heights, and Stonehenge (where the demon’s dwell).
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Wherein Beth and Matt find Will harder to read than ever, revisit Faust, and Matt gets a lump (not a sum) in his throat while doing the recap.
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Wherein Beth and Matt pick things up from Chilton’s kidnapping and refuse to let Will off the hook.
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Wherein Beth and Matt admit that it’s going to take three parts to discuss this episode. Bluebeard and Paradise Lost figure heavily. It’s the penultimate, people.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss what Will sees when he looks at Molly, and then Faust and furiously gab about Goethe.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss the best date ever, Bedelia and Will’s stunning snot-off, and various tail-swallowing circular arguments.
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Wherein Beth and Matt break down the Bride of Frankenstein comparison, describe H.R. Pufnstuf, and discuss the smell of Will’s brain.
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Wherein Beth and Matt battle sleep deprivation, make an embarrassingly obvious connection, and admire Freddie’s coat. There’s a lot to cover.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Richard Armitage vs. Tom Noonan, Boticelli’s Fortitude, leprosy in Armadillos, and what kind of roommates Jack and Will would make. We also spoil an X-Files episode.
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Wherein Beth and Matt return from their travels to find three years have elapsed. We also complain about Jack and then take it back and then un-take it back.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Alana and Margot’s motivations, Hannibal’s Zephyrish position, The Shining (again), and Coma. Matt also describes his Face/Off rewatch experience and tries to make a case for Death Laid an Egg.
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Wherein Beth and Matt try to discuss this episode without saying “isn’t this great” about everything. Plus: Chiyo Ex Machina.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss elevator fights, melting butter, and revisit Will’s “before and after” line. Matt also reports on his transubstantiation research. Nice links: Ip Man elevator fight Captain America elevator fight Diamonds are Forever elevator fight Michel Giuttari’s books From Communion to Cannibalism: An Anatomy of Metaphors of Incorporation by Maggie Kilgour Of…
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Jack and Will’s handshake, Das Perfekte Dinner, Italian TV, and, of course, The Museum Scene. Can Beth repeat Hannibal’s dialogue without weeping? Tune in.
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Between Hannibal discussions, Beth and Matt recorded this little chat about Brian DePalma’s Blowout, Arthur Penn’s Night Moves, and Ivan Passer’s Cutter’s Way.
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In this bonus chat, harpsichordist extraordinnaire, Andrew Appel, joins Beth and Matt to discuss Hannibal’s preference for the harpsichord (as expressed in S3 E5 – Contorno), the “Goldberg Variations,” pigs in blankets, and keyboard anatomy.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss rewatching A Clockwork Orange through the Hannibal lens, Hannibal’s tacky shirt, North by Northwest, and Alana’s performative table-setting.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss the preponderance of windows, pappardelle sulla lepre, King Kong, A Clockwork Orange, the verdict on defenestration, continued confusion about Chiyo, Jack’s whimsical mistake, and the labor of the snails.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss defenestration, Pazzi and the Pope, Three Kings, Jaws, and the Chiltonian wardrobe.
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Wherein Beth and Matt address Ssssss, “The Body,” Will simplifying his life. They also attempt to discuss Bella without weeping.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Pazzi’s need for friendship, how Hannibal got like that and if it matters, fireflies, and little gadgets.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss the real Il Mostro at length, the differences between the final scene in Mizumono vs. the opening of Primavera, and Shazam and Isis.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss skeletons in Palermo, Chloris and Zephyrus (and related winds) Don’t Look Now, and Will’s vampiric style choices.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss giallo at some length, make a few movie recommendations, and serve up some Divine Comedy for dessert.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss the start of Season 3, trips to Italy, giallo, snails, and oysters.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss their second rewatch of S2 E13, the imago stylings of Jung, Lacan, and Klein, and airport arguments.
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Wherein Beth and Matt further describe the events of the finale, mourn Bella, and sigh over the most heartbreaking Sip of Death yet.
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Wherein Beth and Matt embark on part one of a three-part discussion of the Season 2 Finale, Mizumono! Emotions are felt.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Achilles and Patroclus and Matt awakens his distaste for anti-shippers.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Bedelia’s posture and Winston’s sobriety. Part one of a two-part discussion.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Shiva, Dead Ringers, Will’s ever-evolving feelings, and The Ortolan Continuum. Nice links: Dead Ringers Invasion of the Body Snatchers Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Movie) The Origin of Love (Song from Hedwig) Freddie’s Dead (Song by Curtis Mayfield) Basics on Shiva Manhunter (“Radiance of my becoming” quote appears at about 39:30)…
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss The Sex Montage, behaviorism, and (inadvertently) relativism. Also, Ghost and and Notting Hill, oddly.
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Wherein Beth and Matt explore an infinite loop of possible motivations behind Hannibal sending Randall to Will. We’re riddled with questions.
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A very Nietzschean episode, wherein Beth and Matt welcome their first-ever guest, the Season 2 enthusiast, Kayla! We’ll discuss Will’s inverted hero’s journey, Hannibal’s genuine WTF moment, and trout!
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Wherein Beth and Matt go full Room 237 on the Will and Jack plan, and air their only real complaint (it’s Alana-related).
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss whether the game is afoot, Chilton’s complaint, and touch the third rail that is Alana.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss whether Hannibal enjoys sex. Also Ascots, and what “you’ve been lying to me” really means.
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Part 2, wherein Beth and Matt discuss Vertigo, at length, and puzzle over why Hannibal thinks life is precious.
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Part 1, wherein Beth and Matt have an orderly chat about Gideon and Hannibal’s tête-à-tête.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Will’s good lawyer, Freddie’s outfit, and why Hannibal needs Jack in the FBI.
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Wherein Beth and Matt dig into a single line: “I’m not talking to you Frederick. I want to talk to Dr. Lecter.”
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Wherein Beth and Matt discussed the non-murder of the week, Wendigo paper towels, and Daphne de Maurier.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss The Cask of Amontillado, Beverly’s absence, Jack’s assholery, Burnt Offerings, Nashville, and whether the chicken is chicken.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Chilton’s tiny ladder, ku daal, pani puri, The Untouchables, High Anxiety, Blue, and Montaigne’s letters. Also, does Hannibal understand his trajectory?
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Cotard, Capgrass, Iberico ham, the body transfer illusion, Sour Grapes, and the name Sutcliffe.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Invasion of the Body Snatchers, In Cold Blood, Aliens, and the difference between stunt casting and meta-casting.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss rambutans, theremins, Folie à deux, and The Sopranos. Also, the longest discussion to date about a single line of dialogue.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss why we watch horror, choke holds, psychic driving experiments and the CIA, St. Sebastian, and asking why Netflix or someone won’t just pick up season 4 already.
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Wherein Beth and Matt recap the episode and discuss The Godfather II, psychic driving basics, and delicious ways to eat tongue.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss completist compulsions, insomnia, Buffy, and whether it’s possible to introduce a civilian to Hannibal with one well-chosen episode.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss how to ruin a good bag of mushrooms, Hannibal’s hyper-competence, how Alana is right for the wrong reasons, and the show’s external and internal fandoms. We do discuss a pretty difficult personal topic, but we give fair warning.
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Wherein Beth and Matt discuss sociopathy, gloves, and falling in love, and also overcome microphone issues.
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