The Time Is Now: A Millennium Podcast

Lamentations & Principalities, Thrones and Dominions

The Well Worn Lock

Chris Carter on Millennium’s 30th Anniversary Host Kurt North welcomes Chris Carter for a special 30-minute podcast episode marking the 30th anniversary of Millennium, recorded the day before Carter’s 70th birthday. They discuss the show’s enduring legacy and hardcore fandom, why it still isn’t on streaming (including music rights), and Carter’s personal connection to characters like Frank and Catherine. They cover key influences such as The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, the show’s production design, and episodes like “The Well-Worn Lock” and its ongoing relevance. Carter reflects on collaborators including David Nutter, Gary Wissner, Thomas J. Wright, They briefly touch upon Ryan Coogler’s planned X-Files reboot. Carter also shares thoughts on potential Millennium reboot ideas, including John Doggett, and plugs his new film Queens for a Day. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:53 Millennium Legacy and Streaming 03:55 Frank Black and Inspirations 05:25 Empathy and Family Themes 08:05 Lucy Butler and Mythology 09:57 The Well Worn Lock Relevance 12:51 Creating the Darkness 13:49 David Nutter and Production 15:51 AI and X-Files Reboot 17:53 Collaborators and Industry Pressures 20:49 Ahead of Its Time 22:29 Season Three and Reboot Ideas 24:57 Listener Questions and Evil 28:14 Wrap Up and Birthday Wishes Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pilot & Gehenna

MANHUNTER Exploring Manhunter: Michael Mann's Cinematic InfluenceLuke Winch, and guest Tony Black celebrate the 30th anniversary of the TV show 'Millennium' by delving into the 1986 film 'Manhunter,' directed by Michael Mann. The discussion covers various aspects of the film, including its thematic depth, visual style, and its significant impact on the psychological thriller genre. They explore the performances of key actors, Mann's use of colour, and the portrayal of the characters while comparing 'Manhunter' to subsequent adaptations and other cultural works influenced by it. The episode emphasises Mann's unique approach to storytelling and his focus on themes such as the primal instinct for survival and the pressure of time.01:31 Initial Impressions and Background02:24 Comparing Manhunter to Later Works06:34 Michael Mann's Unique Style10:01 Character Analysis: Will Graham10:51 Thematic Elements and Visual Motifs22:34 Hannibal Lecter: A Different Take30:43 Hannibal's Manipulation and Will's Family31:27 Michael Mann's Unique Style33:34 Tom Noonan's Creepy Performance35:20 The Tragic Villainy of Francis Dollarhyde43:11 Michael Mann's Use of Colour48:00 Themes of Survival and Time53:24 Final Thoughts on Manhunter Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.