‘Hannibal Rising’ (2007) elegantly tells backstory
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): It’s the only film adaptation to improve upon Harris’ novel. Ironically, the screenplay comes from Harris.
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): It’s the only film adaptation to improve upon Harris’ novel. Ironically, the screenplay comes from Harris.
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): While it’s less stylish than “Manhunter,” this second adaptation is a better representation of the novel.
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): Julianne Moore is a great actress, but filling the shoes of Jodie Foster’s Clarice Starling is too much to ask.
First episode impressions (TV review): In Rebecca Breeds, the casting directors found someone who looks like Foster and Moore morphed together.
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): A great Foster performance combines with a style that influenced “X-Files.” The result: the only horror-film Best Picture.
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): Before the hype of “Lambs,” Hannibal snuck onto screens in this appealing slice of 1980s neon noir.
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): It’s perhaps inevitable that we’ll find sympathy with the devil as a series goes on. That’s what happens in this prequel.
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): Thomas Harris increases the scope from “Red Dragon” and “Lambs,” but again spins a great Lecter yarn.
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): Harris expands on one iconic character and launches another in the novel that would go on to become an acclaimed film.
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): Thomas Harris’ epic begins in impressive hardboiled fashion, even if Lecter himself has only a small role.