Bonus Episode: Three Neo-Noirs

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.

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.

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.   The railing conversation from King Kong (1933) Nice links: Pappardelle Alla Lepre recipe King Kong (1933) Planet of the Apes (1968)   Trippy abstract window views in Planet of the Apes

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss defenestration, Pazzi and the Pope, Three Kings, Jaws, and the Chiltonian wardrobe.

Wherein Beth and Matt address Ssssss, "The Body," Will simplifying his life. They also attempt to discuss Bella without weeping.

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

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Pazzi’s need for friendship, how Hannibal got like that and if it matters, fireflies, and little gadgets. John Glenn's capsule surrounded by guiding lights in The Right Stuff[/caption] Nice links: Clarise and Hannibal talk about high-powered perception in Silence of the Lambs Facts about fireflies from the National Wildlife Federation 7 Staples of Rome’s “Fifth Quarter” - La Cucina Italiana The Right Stuff And here's the AMA logo with the snake Matt...

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.

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss skeletons in Palermo, Chloris and Zephyrus (and related winds) Don't Look Now, and Will's vampiric style choices. Nice links: The Monster of Florence (Atlantic article by Douglas Preston) I'd Rather Be Blue (Fanny Bryce via Archive.org) Capuchin Monastery Catacombs – Palermo, Italy (Atlas Obscura) Don't Look Now Find some nice photos over at secondhelpingpod.com.

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss giallo at some length, make a few movie recommendations, and serve up some Divine Comedy for dessert. [caption id="attachment_12714" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]The curtain opening in Deep Red. Look familiar?[/caption]   Mostra Note: Scena di Star Trek  Film da guardare Blood and Black Lace What Have You Done to Solange Deep Red Torso House of the Laughing Windows Death Laid an Egg The Possessed Libri da leggere Island of the Colorblind by...

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss the start of Season 3, trips to Italy, giallo, snails, and oysters. Nice links: "Snails and oysters" discussion from Spartacus Goblin soundtrack for Dario Argento's Deep Red  Morricone scores for Umberto Lenzi's Spasmo and Lucio Fulci's A Lizard in a Woman's Skin Actual antipasto from Beth's recent trip to Italy[/caption] Amazing hat from A Lizard in a Woman's Skin[/caption]

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss their second rewatch of S2 E13, the imago stylings of Jung, Lacan, and Klein, and airport arguments.

Wherein Beth and Matt further describe the events of the finale, mourn Bella, and sigh over the most heartbreaking Sip of Death yet.

Wherein Beth and Matt embark on part one of a three-part discussion of the Season 2 Finale, Mizumono! Emotions are felt. Nice links: Talk Like Hannibal Reddit Thread Johnlock explained (Slate Culture Gabfest) Origins of the ""Isnt' that awesome" joke (Chris Farley on SNL)

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Achilles and Patroclus and Matt awakens his distaste for anti-shippers.

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Bedelia's posture, Winston's sobriety, and the need to make this a two-part discussion.

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Shiva, Dead Ringers, Will's ever-evolving feelings, and The Ortolan Continuum.

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss The Sex Montage, behaviorism, and (inadvertently) relativism. Also, Ghost and and Notting Hill, oddly.

Wherein Beth and Matt explore an infinite loop of possible motivations behind Hannibal sending Randall to Will. We're riddled with questions.

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!

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss their only real complaint, and it's Alana-related.

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss whether the game is afoot, Chilton's complaint, and touch the third rail that is Alana. Part 1 of a two-parter.

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss whether and how Hannibal might enjoy sex. 

Wherein Beth and Matt discuss Vertigo, at length, and puzzle over why Hannibal thinks life is precious.  Nice links: Vertigo kiss (YouTube clip) Vertigo Blu-ray Colors of the Dark Podcast (Critical Horrors episode)