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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
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices