Deconstructing Hannibal

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In this episode, Leslye and I discuss the beautiful, the intelligent, the enigmatic Dr. Bedelia DuMaurier. Listen to us unravel her brilliance and her nuance together. Enjoy!

Episode Links:

The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

Bryan Fuller 2014 IGN Interview with Eric Goldman - https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/24/hannibal-bryan-fuller-on-season-2s-shocking-end-and-big-changes-in-season-3

Bryan Fuller 2015 Observer Interview with Anne Easton - https://observer-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/observer.com/2015/06/hannibal-ep-bryan-fuller-talks-creating-a-complicated-cannibal-love-story/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_ct=1755079834708&_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17550797376074&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fobserver.com%2F2015%2F06%2Fhannibal-ep-bryan-fuller-talks-creating-a-complicated-cannibal-love-story%2F

Bryan Fuller 2015 Interview with TV Guide - https://www.localsyr.com/news/hannibal-postmortem-why-poor-bedelia-can-never-replace-will-5/

Gillian Anderson 2015 TV Line Interview with Michael Slezak - https://tvline.com/interviews/gillian-anderson-hannibal-spoilers-bedelia-du-maurier-interview-620742/

Gillian Anderson 2015 Variety Interview with Laura Prudom - https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/hannibal-gillian-anderson-bedelia-jealous-will-1201533607/

Gillian Anderson 2013 Collider Interview with Christina Radish - https://collider.com/gillian-anderson-the-fall-x-files-hannibal-interview/

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In this episode, the Two Big Mouth Bitches, Rachela and I, discuss the messy, the sassy, the crispy Dr. Frederick Chilton. This one is a little long, but we big mouthed it. Enjoy!

Episode Links:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Lambs-Hannibal-Lecter/dp/0312924585

Hannibal by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Hannibal-Thomas-Harris/dp/0440224675/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_2/140-8892152-0824539?pd_rd_w=6bOTf&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=93ZAVGKJG55WK8YSX8Z9&pd_rd_wg=wbpsM&pd_rd_r=99418791-05e5-4c54-8016-2238335d8b21&pd_rd_i=0440224675&psc=1

The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

Raul Esparza 2013 Interview with Real Life with Jane - https://www.reellifewithjane.com/2013/01/exclusive-interview-actor-raul-esparza-talks-law-order-svu-hannibal-and-trouble-in-the-heights/

Rosie Knight’s Recap of the 2020 Hannibal Nerdist Reunion - https://nerdist-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/nerdist.com/article/hannibal-reunion-25-best-moments-mads-mikkelsen-bryan-fuller/?amp=&_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17538282672762&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fnerdist.com%2Farticle%2Fhannibal-reunion-25-best-moments-mads-mikkelsen-bryan-fuller%2F

Interview with Raul at SDCC 2014 - Raúl Esparza Interview for Hannibal (SDCC 2014)

Bryan Fuller 2015 Interview with Digital Spy - https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a667077/hannibal-bryan-fuller-talks-season-4-sexual-fluidity-and-how-will-became-clarice-starling/

Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with Screen Crush - https://screencrush.com/bryan-fuller-hannibal-season-4-silence-of-the-lambs/

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In this episode, my guest, @ambershrews, and I discuss the bonafide baddie, Freddie Lounds and why we love her, hate her, but mostly love her. because she's a queen. Enjoy!

Episode Links:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

Lara Jean Chorostecki 2013 Interview with So Fetch Daily - https://thedailyquirk.wordpress.com/2013/03/23/an-interview-with-hannibal-star-lara-jean-chorostecki/

Lara Jean Chorostecki Interview with The Lifestyle Report - https://www.thelifestylereport.ca/files/rs-sociopathic-world_03f4yf7r734srk5ke5f7b5/

Wikipedia article on Rebekah Brooks - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebekah_Brooks

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In this episode, my guest @notleslyeheadland and I discuss the complex and often misaligned character of Alana Bloom. We delve into the character's gender swapping, fan opinions of her, and our own feelings about one of the best and most dynamic characters in the show. Enjoy!

Episode Links:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

Bryan Fuller’s 2015 Interview with Hollywood Reporter - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hannibals-bryan-fuller-tackling-red-798298/

Caroline Dhavernas’s 2023 Interview with Rotem Rusak, Fannibal and Editor-in-Chief at Nerdist - https://nerdist.com/article/caroline-dhavernas-interview-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-alana-bloom-and-bryan-fuller-hannibal/

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In this solo episode, I discuss one of my favorite characters, Bella Crawford, and how the adaptation of her character is a beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the beauty of grief. I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING 😭😭😭

Episode Links:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Lambs-Hannibal-Lecter/dp/0312924585

The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

Gina Torres 2022 Interview with Entertainment Weekly - https://ew.com/tv/gina-torres-looks-back-on-her-career-role-call/

Gina Torres 2020 Interview with Backstage - https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/questions-withgina-torres-11059/

Bryan Fuller 2013 Interview with AV Club - https://www.avclub.com/bryan-fuller-walks-us-through-hannibal-s-debut-season-1798239745

Nimerfro, Scott and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Coquilles.” Hannibal, season 1, episode 5, Chiswick Productions, 2012.

Nimerfro, Scott and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Takiawase.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 4, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Antosca, Nick, Bryan Fuller, and Steve Lightfoot. Writers. “Aperitivo.” Hannibal, season 3, episode 4, Chiswick Productions, 2015.

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In this episode, I go on a mad rant about how Abigail Hobbs compares to the Greek mythological character of Iphigenia and how her portrayal can be viewed through that lens. Enjoy!

Episode Links

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

Lightfoot, Steve and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Mizumono.” Hannibal, season 2, episode 13, Chiswick Productions, 2014.

Vlaming, Jeff and Bryan Fuller. Writers. “Primavera.” Hannibal, season 3, episode 2, Chiswick Productions, 2015.

Bryan Fuller 2015 IGN Interview with Eric Goldman - https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/25/hannibal-bryan-fuller-on-abigail-alana-miriam-chilton-and-more-on-whats-to-come-in-season-3

Hannibal Episode 302 Post-Mortem “Primavera” - Hannibal Episode 302 Post Mortem: “Primavera"

Wikipedia article on Iphigenia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iphigenia

Aeschylus' Agamemnon on Project Gutenberg - https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/14417/pg14417-images.html

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In this episode, returning guest Lady Thunder and I, do a DEEP DEEP dive into the first of the five Hannibal films, Michael Mann's 1986 cult classic, Manhunter. Listen and learn about the colors, the music, and the essence of Will Graham and his pink shorts. Enjoy!

Episode Links:

Manhunter. Directed by Michael Mann, performances by William Petersen, Dennis Farina, Brian Cox, and Tom Noonan. De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, 1986.

Combs, Richard. “Michael Mann: Becoming.” Film Comment, vol. 32, no. 2, March-April 1996, pp. 10-17, www.jstor.org/stable/43455156.

Phillips, Kendall R. “Redeeming the Visual: Aesthetic Questions in Michael Mann’s ‘Manhunter.’” Literature/Film Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 1, 2003, pp. 10-16. www.jstor.org/stable/43797091.

“Strong as I Am: Manhunter is Michael Mann’s Definitive Take on Red Dragon” by Jacob Q. Knight – https://www.comingsoon.net/horror/news/744606-strong-manhunter-manns-definitive-take-red-dragon

Stuff You Should Know Episode on Forensic Dentistry - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/episode/forensic-dentistry-251920545/

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In this episode, my guest, Rachela @tricksiehobbit, and I discuss that most wonderful and frustrating and lovely and bombastic of FBI Special Agents, Jack Crawford. We talk about Jack in the books, the movies, in Bryan's Hannibal, and... in our hearts... Enjoy!

Episode Links

– Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

– The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Lambs-Hannibal-Lecter/dp/0312924585

– Hannibal by Thomas Harris - https://a.co/d/b4zFWgj

– The Art and Making of Hannibal by Jesse McLean - https://a.co/d/cWWCeOc

– NY Post John E. Douglas article by Michael Kaplan - https://nypost.com/2017/10/21/fbi-agent-hates-the-silence-of-the-lambs-character-he-inspired/

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In this episode, I am finishing my discussion of the development of Hannigram, the World's Greatest Ship, in Season 1. I start with Season 1, Episode 9 - Trou Normand. Enjoy!

Links:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Popular Culture: Black Chicken Soup on NBC's Hannibal

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In this episode, I am discussing the World's Greatest Ship - the B.F.S. Hannigram. I cover the launching and journey of this amazing ship through the turbulent waters of Season 1. This is two part-episode - this part covers Hannibal Episodes 1-8. Part Two will cover the development of Hannibal and Will's relationship in the rest of Season 1. Enjoy!

Links:

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Popular Culture: Black Chicken Soup on NBC's Hannibal