Jessica Hannibal Apologist!
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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S3 E13 – The Wrath of the Lamb (Part 3)
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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S3 E13 – The Wrath of the Lamb (Part 1)
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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S3 E12 – The Number of the Beast is 666 (Part 2)
Wherein Beth and Matt pick things up from Chilton’s kidnapping and refuse to let Will off the hook.
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S3 E12 – The Number of the Beast is 666 (Part 1)
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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S3 E11 – And the Beast from the Sea (Part 2)
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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S3 E10 – And The Woman Clothed In Sun (Part 1)
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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S3 E9 – And The Woman Clothed With The Sun (Part 2)
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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S3 E9 – And The Woman Clothed With The Sun (Part 1)
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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S3 E8 – The Great Red Dragon (Part 2)
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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S3 E8 – The Great Red Dragon (Part 1)
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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S3 E7 – Digestivo (Part 2)
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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S3 E6 – Dolce (Part 2)
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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Bonus Episode: Harpsicord v. Piano
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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S3 E5 – Contorno (Part 2)
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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S3 E5 – Contorno (Part 1)
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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S2 E7: Yakimono – Part 2
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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S2 E7: Yakimono – Part 1
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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S2 E5: Mukozuke – Part 2
Part 2, wherein Beth and Matt discuss Vertigo, at length, and puzzle over why Hannibal thinks life is precious.
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S2 E5: Mukozuke – Part 1
Part 1, wherein Beth and Matt have an orderly chat about Gideon and Hannibal’s tête-à-tête.
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S2 E3: Hassun
Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Will’s good lawyer, Freddie’s outfit, and why Hannibal needs Jack in the FBI.
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S2 E1: Kaiseki
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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S1 E13: Savoureux (Part 1)
Wherein Beth and Matt discussed the non-murder of the week, Wendigo paper towels, and Daphne de Maurier.
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S1 E12: Relevés
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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S1 E11: Rôti
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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S1 E10: Buffet Froid
Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Cotard, Capgrass, Iberico ham, the body transfer illusion, Sour Grapes, and the name Sutcliffe.
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S1 E9: Trou Normand
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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S1 E8: Fromage
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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