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The podcast where we take Bryan Fuller's show, Hannibal, apart piece by piece. All the English major thoughts and feelings will be shared. Cannibal puns will be made.
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Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, my guest Amber and I discuss one member of Team Sassy Science, that Feller called Brian Zeller. He's jelly - he's a smarty pants - he's got a chip on his shoulder - but he's cool and we love him. Enjoy! Episode Links: Red Dragon by Thomas Harris - https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Hannibal-Lecter-Thomas-Harris/dp/0425228223 Aaron Abrams 2013 Interview with Mike Gencarelli on Media Mikes - https://mediamikes.com/2013/04/a...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this solo episode, I discuss the most loyal pack of dogs in TV history, the Dogs Graham and how they humanize more than one character on the show. Funny how that works - it often takes animals to make us really human. They really are the best people. 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://...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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 F...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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 -...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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://thedai...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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 M...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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, s...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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. Co...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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://w...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 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-Tho...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, fellow Fannibal and Will Graham lover, Max Turner, and I discuss the FBI's most beautiful, most complex profiler... and his booty shorts. We cover the book and film portrayals of Will Graham and his amazing evolution in Bryan Fuller's show. Enjoy! Guest Bio: Max Turner is a writer, publisher and Fannibal. He has previously written on transgender interpretations of Will Graham (in Adapt. Evolve. Become: The Genderquee...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, my guest @leslyeheadlandcore and I discuss character in Season 1, namely the most complex Meow Meow that ever meowed-meowed, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Enjoy! Links Mentioned in the Episode: Hannibal’s Therapy Notes on Will from S1 qyjhedyikvdb1.png 2013 Daily Mail Article about Harris’ Inspiration for Dr. Lecter - https://www-dailymail-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2379949/amp...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, I wrap up my discussion of settings in Season 1 with a deeper look at two of the most important places in the series - the BAU at the FBI in Quantico and the BSHCI. In Episode 5, I will be moving on to character and starting with the cannibal doctor himself. Below are links I mention in the episode. Thanks for listening! J Edgar Hoover Building in Washington D.C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Edgar_Hoover_Buildi...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, I delve into the settings of Season 1 - namely the important homes and offices in which much of the action, both internal and external occurs - Hannibal's office and home, Will's house, Jack's office, and Bedelia's house/office. I discuss both the production design along with my literary take on the symbolic significance of these places in setting the mood and tone for the show and how they become linked to character...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this episode, my fellow Fannibal and English major, Lady Thunder, joins me to discuss the creator of Hannibal Lecter, American author Thomas Harris, and his four Hannibal books. There will be opinions, F-bombs, and talk of possums. Find me on Bluesky as @sihaya74 and on Instagram as @sihayathefannibal. You can find Lady Thunder on both Bluesky and Tumblr as @theladythunder. If you want to watch to the late Anthony Brandt's ...
Have any comments, questions, feedback? Send me a text! 💖💖💖 In this intro episode, I discuss my inspiration for the podcast and the beginnings of my love for Hannibal Lecter and the Fannibal Family. I break down the methods and theories I will be using to analyze not only Bryan Fuller's amazing show, but also Thomas Harris' books, and the Hannibal movies. I hope to have many Fannibal guests in future episodes. Any questions or comments? Reach out to me @sihaya74 on Twitter and @sihayathefanni...
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