Hannibal

Rotem Rusak, Part 2!

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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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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Bonus Episode: Withering Slights!

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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S3 E11 – And the Beast from the Sea (Part 1)

Wherein Beth and Matt decide to love Molly and hate Jack (again).

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S3 E10 – And The Woman Clothed In Sun (Part 2)

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss talk Blake, Butts, and Bedelia.

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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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S3 E3: Secondo (Part 2)

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss fireflies, snail sex, Bad Ronald, and birds, birds, birds.

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S3 E2: Primavera (Part 2)

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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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 E4: Takiawase

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Will’s changing attitudes, Videodrome, and The Snake Pit.

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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 E2: Sakizuke

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 2)

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Daphne de Maurier, good therapy, and Burnt Offerings.

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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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S1 E7: Sorbet

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss classical music, a shady dell, and opera lyrics. 

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S1 E6: Entrée (Part 2)

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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S1 E6: Entrée (Part 1)

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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S1 E5: Coquilles

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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