We're not just talking about totem poles, angels and people growing out of trees; the tremendous thing about Hannibal is that every shot is an art form. Every angle, every special effect is crafted to perfection. Anyone who knows anything about cinematography - the lightning, camera shot, effects - will appreciate that Hannibal goes far beyond what most shows do to create something that can truly be considered a piece of art. There are two magical scenes in season two that really highlight this. First we have Alana's attempt to provide hypnotherapy to Will while he incarcerated. In Will's mind she draws closer to him to the point that her face and body washes over him like a black sea. It is a stunning piece of imagery. There is also a moment later in the season where Hannibal counsels Will in his office and everything around their faces are absorbed in darkness as the therapy grows more intense and we the audience are drawn in. The movies are much more grounded in realism; Hannibal takes it a step further to deliver something truly unique that matches the madness of Will and Hannibal's world.
A writer for Whatculture since May 2013, I also write for TheRichest.com and am the TV editor and writer for Thedigitalfix.com . I wrote two plays for the Greater Manchester Horror Fringe in 2013, the first an adaption of Simon Clark's 'Swallowing A Dirty Seed' and my own original sci-fi horror play 'Centurion', which had an 8/10* review from Starburst magazine! (http://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/eventsupcoming-genre-events/6960-event-review-centurion) I also wrote an episode for online comedy series Supermarket Matters in 2012. I aim to achieve my goal for writing for television (and get my novels published) but in the meantime I'll continue to write about those TV shows I love! Follow me on Twitter @BazGreenland and like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BazGreenlandWriter
