The Time Is Now: A Millennium Podcast

Millennium 30th Anniversary: Watching the Pilot (and Episode 2) with Mark Adams Host Kurt North marks the 30th anniversary year of Millennium by inviting Shipwreck and Comatose co-host Mark Adams, who hasn’t seen the series, to watch and discuss the pilot and then episode two. They compare Millennium to The X-Files, noting it shares a universe but doesn’t feature Mulder and Scully, and discuss the show’s darker, more adult tone, graphic horror elements, and the use of music (including Rob Zombie, Nine Inch Nails, and Cypress Hill) as a key identity and a barrier to streaming. Mark praises the pilot’s cold open, Mark Snow’s theme, Lance Henriksen’s performance, the empathy-driven protagonist Frank Black, and a non-stereotyped queer antagonist, while they discuss Millennium Group/Nostradamus mythology, long-arc seeds (including unsettling photographs), and the “serial killer of the week” reputation. They plan periodic check-ins, next at episode eight. 00:00 Welcome And Introductions 00:35 Mark Joins The Show 01:25 Plugging The Nasty Cast 03:22 What Mark Knows 05:10 X Files Connections 06:06 Why Millennium Ended 06:48 Pilot Night Setup 12:49 Pilot First Reactions 14:17 Dark Cold Open Talk 15:32 Theme And Family Contrast 17:23 Serial Killer Format Debate 19:23 Millennium Group Mythology 23:29 Influences And Frank Cares 26:56 Body Horror Breakdown 28:16 X Files Dark Roots 29:10 Timeline And Spinoffs 30:30 Nineties Vibes Hold Up 31:24 Frank Black And Photos 32:18 Seattle Setting Talk 34:03 Queer Villain Nuance 35:58 Evil Encroachment Themes 38:45 Hooked On The Series 39:22 Episode Two Reactions 41:20 Carter Tone And Dynamics 43:35 Plan Future Check Ins 47:52 Wrap Up And Thanks

MANHUNTER Exploring Manhunter: Michael Mann's Cinematic Influence Luke 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 Background 02:24 Comparing Manhunter to Later Works 06:34 Michael Mann's Unique Style 10:01 Character Analysis: Will Graham 10:51 Thematic Elements and Visual Motifs 22:34 Hannibal Lecter: A Different Take 30:43 Hannibal's Manipulation and Will's Family 31:27 Michael Mann's Unique Style 33:34 Tom Noonan's Creepy Performance 35:20 The Tragic Villainy of Francis Dollarhyde 43:11 Michael Mann's Use of Colour 48:00 Themes of Survival and Time 53:24 Final Thoughts on Manhunter

Seven vs. Millennium In this latest episode of 'Time is Now - The Millennium Podcast,' host Kurt North alongside guest Russ Hugo delve into the deep connections and influences between the 1995 film 'Seven' and the 1996 TV series 'Millennium.' Discussing everything from character development, cinematography, and thematic elements, they explore how Chris Carter's series took inspiration from 'Seven' while also carving out its own unique path. The conversation covers empathic characterisation in 'Millennium' versus the apathy depicted in 'Seven,' as well as a detailed examination of both protagonists and their respective narratives. Audience comments are also addressed, providing additional insights into the enduring legacy and impact of both the film and the series. 00:00 Seven in Seattle: Millennium 00:38 Introduction 01:25 Millennium 2023 Panel Discussion 08:34 Seven in Seattle: Comparing the Film and TV Show 11:28 Somerset vs Frank Black: Character Analysis 20:42 Visual Aesthetics and Cinematography 25:55 Emotional Tone and Family Dynamics 47:35 Religious Themes and Moral Philosophy 57:23 Legacy and Cultural Impact 01:03:52 Music and Soundtracks 01:09:17 Listener Comments and Closing Thoughts

Millennium's Legacy and Evolution: From the PhileFest 2023 Panel This episode dives into the Millennium panel at Philefest The X-Files Convention in Minnesota, 2023. Listen to exclusive insights from Chris Carter, Troy L. Foreman and Frank Spotnitz on the show's origins, its relationship with the X-Files, changes between seasons, and its cultural impact. Plus, learn about Carter's inspiration from movies like 'The Silence of the Lambs' and how the show influenced series like 'Criminal Minds' and 'Mindhunter.' Don't miss out on this engaging discussion 00:00 Introduction 04:21 Chris Carter on the Origins of Millennium 04:26 Chris Carter's Inspiration and Creation 07:37 Challenges and Triumphs of Producing Millennium 07:44 Challenges and Production Stories 09:16 Troy's Documentary Journey 10:22 The Future of Millennium and Fan Questions 10:22 The Elusive Availability of Millennium 11:21 Fan Questions and Series Insights 13:57 Influence on Other Shows and Characters 16:49 The Impact of Millennium and The X-Files 20:50 Character Highlights and Behind the Scenes 24:43 The Evolution of Millennium's Seasons 27:38 The Scully Effect and Representation 34:05 Closing Remarks

Time is Now Millennium Podcast: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Millennium Pilot in 2026 Welcome to the revival of the Time is Now Millennium Podcast! Join us as we unveil exclusive content from the PhileFest 2023, including a never-before-aired panel discussion with Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz. Tune in for upcoming special episodes discussing Chris Carter's influences, including films like 'Seven' and 'Zodiac,' and thematic connections to 'Millennium.' Stay with us as we celebrate this iconic show throughout the year! 00:00 Welcome to the Millennium Podcast 00:50 Reflecting on Past Episodes 01:48 Reimagining the Podcast 02:09 Celebrating the 30th Anniversary 03:27 Upcoming Content and Events 05:27 Exclusive File Fest 2023 Panel 06:14 Future Plans and Special Guests 08:00 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Interview: Glen MorganIn this special episode of The X-Cast to conclude X-Files coverage in 2021, Tony Black, Carl Sweeney & Kurt North present their interview with legendary X-Files writer Glen Morgan at the Square Eyes TV Festival in Birmingham, UK, from early November 2021.The discussion focuses on 'Home' and the Millennium episode 'The Curse of Frank Black', but Glen provides an array of insights from working on both shows and far more beyond...Happy New Year!Host / Editor / Executive ProducerTony BlackCo-HostsCarl Sweeney / Kurt NorthSpecial GuestGlen MorganSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisTwitter: @thetimeisnowpodWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispod

Commentary Track for The Curse of Frank BlackIn the latest episode, as we begin our 25th anniversary of Millennium celebrations, host Kurt North is joined for a special episode commentary discussion by Russ Hugo as they revisit 'The Curse of Frank Black'.So get the episode ready on your TV/laptop/device of choice, set the sound low, and once Kurt says PLAY, hit play and enjoy!Host / EditorKurt NorthGuestRuss HugoExecutive ProducerTony BlackSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisTwitter: @thetimeisnowpodWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodMusic by Michael Gehrmann

Millennium: VS5Following the end of our episode by episode coverage, we continue our post-S3 phase of the podcast as host Tony Black talks to James Jordan, co-writer and co-creator with Tony of 2007's Virtual Season Five project, about the genesis of the series...James also answers the 5 Group Initiation Questions and discusses his Millennium fandom...Host / Editor / Executive ProducerTony BlackGuestJames JordanShow ProducerKurt NorthSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisRead VS4 here:http://www.fourthhorsemanpress.com/Abyss/Fiction/VS4.htmTwitter: @thetimeisnowpodWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwemadethisnetwork.comMusic by Michael Gehrmann