For @nytimes.com, I wrote about the life and career of Shrek creator William Steig, whose 1990 children's book launched a decades-spanning pop-culture franchise--not to mention a gazillion memes: tinyurl.com/39vra4mw

Listen to my interview with Hannibal Lecter: A Life author Brian Raftery @brianraftery.bsky.social on my podcast The Film-Flam Man with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi Listen to it here: matwbt.substack.com/p/brian-raft... #horrorsky #hannibal #fannibal #podcasts

For @nytimes, I wrote about @lalalandrecords.bsky.social, a soundtrack label that's found success by bucking numerous record-biz trends--and by tracking down long-lost film and TV music even composers believed to be gone: tinyurl.com/mt5dnybt

We are down to our last 3 signed copies of Hannibal Lecter: A Life, a splendid, sweeping look at every incarnation of the character, by @brianraftery.bsky.social. (Thanks, Brian!) mzs.press/SIGNED-Hanni...

Los Angeles! Join me next month at the fantastic @EgyptianLA for a screening of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. I'll be doing an intro, signing copies of HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE, and scotch-taping cans of fava beans taped to the bottom of every seat. Tickets here: tinyurl.com/mr45ts4k

Last year, former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield suffered a stroke and fell into a nearly two-month-long coma. Today, you can find him out on hikes and back on the air. My latest piece for @nytimes.com chronicles Pinfield's remarkable last fifteen months: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/a...

"I hear mzs.press has 10 signed copies of Hannibal Lecter: A Life, @brianraftery.bsky.social's book about the character's depiction across media. Thoughtfully written. And the dust jacket has a texture that makes the fingers instinctively glide, Will."—H. Lecter LINK: mzs.press/New-Arrivals...

On our latest, @brianraftery.bsky.social joins to dissect the B-Sides of Anthony Hopkins! From JUGGERNAUT (a banger!) to INSTINCT (a movie that exists!) we cover a wide range, and also spotlight some of his most memorable roles: bit.ly/4ua6Qp8

We discuss the career of Anthony Hopkins and four of his most underseen films with @brianraftery.bsky.social, author of the new book Hannibal Lecter: A Life. Listen to @tfsbside.bsky.social: thefilmstage.com/the-b-sides-... Subscribe: thefilmstage.com/pod

Looking forward to my event tonight with @brianraftery.bsky.social to celebrate his fantastic new book: HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE. Come join us at Exile in Bookville at 7:00 tonight! I’m naturally preparing with some fave beans and a nice chianti.

Dallas-FW! Manhunter screens Fri Feb 13 at Texas Theatre (@texastheatre.bsky.social) . Downstairs theater, INCREDIBLE sound. I'm hosting it & talking with guest @brianraftery.bsky.social, who'll sign copies of his new book Hannibal Lecter: A Life afterward. TIX: thetexastheatre.com/film/manhunt...

One more HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE excerpt to share, this time from @goldderby.com: A behind-the-scenes look at the night SILENCE OF THE LAMBS devoured the Oscars: tinyurl.com/yzswzf3c

It's the publication day for my new book, HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE--a reported look at the creation and impact of one of pop-culture's greatest characters. If you want a sneak peek, here are a few excerpts. First off: The making of MANHUNTER, from @the-ringer.bsky.social: rb.gy/geje11

On Tuesday, the incredible @brianraftery.bsky.social joins us for a discussion about HANNIBAL and his book HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE! Raftery’s writing and podcasting are superb. Pre-order his book: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hannib... Subscribe to NA2001MP: youtube.com/@notanother2...

The first excerpt for HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE is up today on @longreads.com! It digs into the mania that greeted The Silence of the Lambs" on opening weekend in 1991--and looks at how and why Hannibal Lecter instantly became America's most beloved bad guy: shorturl.at/8joEz

Hey Chicago! If you're free on February 12th, join me and @gillianflynn.bsky.social for a discussion about HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE at Exile in Bookville. Register for FREE here: tinyurl.com/46f22zws

Very excited to share the cover for my next book, HANNIBAL LECTER: A LIFE, coming in February from Simon & Schuster! It's about how Thomas Harris created one of the most beloved bad guys of all time, and a look at the making of such hits as THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, MANHUNTER, and NBC's HANNIBAL.

Hannibal Lecter: A Life is a fascinating deep dive into the evolution of Hannibal Lecter and his rise to fame in the horror genre. @brianraftery.bsky.social

For @nytimes.com, I wrote about music-biz veteran George Drakoulias, who went from producing records for Tom Petty and the Jayhawks to being the music supervisor on such hits as "Severance" and "Barbie." Gift link here: shorturl.at/nLc8j

The first episode of MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, my new Ringer podcast about how the George W. Bush era changed Hollywood, is out today! Episode one looks at the making of two very different films about early-2000s teen life: BRING IT ON and DONNIE DARKO: shorturl.at/FSXhE

My next podcast for The Ringer launches Aug. 12th! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED examines the making of 12 great 2000s movies, and chronicles how Hollywood and America changed during the Bush years. Expect new filmmaker interviews + fun behind-the-scenes tales + plenty of early-21st century lunacy.

For @nytimes, I wrote about the peak era of the daily comic strip--a time when newspapers were bursting with blockbusters like 'Bloom County, 'Cathy,' 'Calvin & Hobbes,' 'The Far Side,' and other beloved hits (gift link below): www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/b...

This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sony Hack--a seismic event that impacted showbiz, politics, the media, and the tech world. I spoke with many key players for THE HOLLYWOOD HACK, a podcast produced earlier this year by The Ringer and Spotify. Here's episode one: tinyurl.com/4e858hty