Seven and One: Peter McKiernan

And welcome to another blog by you, the ever faithful harbinger of the apocalypse and/or Millennium fan! Seven and One time, and this week, we have another fan answering the "advanced set".

Peter from Belfast in Northern Ireland answers our questionnaire this time, prepare yourselves for some in-depth answers to our pretty thorough questions. Enjoy.

HARD SET:

1. About You.

WHite male, aged 30, live in Belfast Northern Ireland, cult/sci-fi/fantasy TV geek since childhood  :) 

2. What was the most horrifying moment in the show?

Its gotta be Lamentation, and the whole sequence with Catherine wandering around in the dark, with the lightning flashing, the kidney in the fridge and the devil-like figure on the stairs.  I loved this episode, for me it was a perfect fusion of the detective/cop procedural, and out-and-out supernatural horror.  And it scared me.  A lot. I was just turning 18 when it aired in Ireland.


3. What's your favourite quote from the show?

Jose:  "I humbly add my own prophecy of what the dawn of the new millennium shall bring forth: one thousand years of the same old crap."


4. What's your favourite piece of music in Millennium (incidental or song)?

So hard to choose.  Apart from the theme tune, I'd have to say its the score to The Wild and the Innocent." Beautiful music. But there are so many other good examples too.

5. What is your opinion as to the nature of Frank's Gift?

Its definitely something more than just intuition.  In later season one episodes there were hints at Jordan inheriting his gift.  Season 2 then gave numerous examples of something more, with it changing and broadening, and it being compared with Lara's angels visions.  I think its Anemesis where Lara says clearly that Frank sees evil, whereas she can only know it is in her vicinity by seeing angels.  Late in season 3, in Seven and One, Frank says something to his therapist, I cant remember exactly, but it was something that combined the pilot description of him seeing what the killer sees, and evil as a real presence. I loved that.

6. What's your favourite episode ending?

Can I give a few answers to this one?  :) 

1. Season 2 finale - I had never seen anything like that on TV, it was so final, and dark.  No happy ending there! (I'm including Lara's insanity Act with the final scene here, it blew me away and introduced me to Patti SMith, along with Dancing Barefoot from Anemesis).  I was so excited by this series at this stage, and no one I knew was watching it, as it was on very late on Irish terrestrial TV, and not prime time, like X-Files.

2. End of Seven and One - I actually thought this was a perfect series finale, if they'd changed the episode order around a little.  Frank cradling a traumatised Emma, reciting some quotes and talking about the end of civilisation, with glimpses into his psyche, references to Catherine, his childhood losses etc.  I loved it. Always found it a little odd that it was followed by a serial killer type episode, as if nothing had happened, although that was a good episode also.

1. If you were given the chance to make a Millennium movie, what would you focus on and why?

I would focus on Frank, obviously, maybe continuing the idea of pure evil in the context of possible apocalypse, either secular or religious, as in Owls and Roosters, with references to terrorism, suicide bombings etc, what's happening in our world now. Maybe the idea of a higher power, both good and evil, overseeing events, but most people are oblivious to it and are still victims of their own nature, freewill, greed, instincts etc etc (I'm thinking of another recently ended critically acclaimed genre show that I loved and had a few Millennium faces in it)

Email your "seven and one" profile to info@backtofrankblack.com and we'll share you those responses to the Millennium world! We have a choice of 2 questionnaires - up to you which you use!

HARD SET (new!):
1. About You.
2.  What  was the most horrifying
moment in the show?
3. What's your   favourite quote from the show?
4. What's your
favourite piece of  music in  Millennium (incidental or song)?
5. What is your
opinion as to the  nature of Frank's Gift?
6. What's your
favourite episode ending?
1.  If you were given the chance to
make a Millennium movie, what would you  focus on and why?

EASY SET:
1. About You.
2. Why are you a   fan?
3. How long have
you been a fan?
4. What's your   favorite episode?
5. What's your
favorite scene or moment?
6. If a movie was   made which characters
would you like to see in it?
1. What are you   watching right now?

Ezekiel Editorial: Summer Millennium Lovin'

After three weeks of wearing a digital blindfold, I'm back to the fold, to help shepherd more Millennium wonders taped to some very frightened sheep into the pen of Millennium fans. The wonky metaphors are back, as is the wish to be less sober. Back to the grind.

This editorial is to serve two purposes, first and foremost to give you a round-up of what's going down in the 'hood, so to speak, and second to offer a thanks and a sticky badge labelled "kudos" to my colleague Troy Foreman.

Troy has worked flat out these past three weeks on his lonesome, keeping the blog uptodate, Facebook running, scheduling interviews and planning future events. On top of that, he's kept me informed on what's up to virtually every single day. While he never looks for thanks - and as a preference, I prefer to avoid giving any where possible as it makes me feel awkward, his hard work needs a shout out, so here be the shout out.

On more interesting news than Troy L Foreman (the L stands for "Fanboy", I haven't the heart to tell him he's got the wrong initial in his name), here's what you really want to know: what's coming up this summer.

Well those who have been watching the blog or following the Facebook or tapping into our phonecalls (yeah we know (this is) who you are), will have seen we just did a block interview day with both Director/Producer Tom Wright and Writer/Producer James Wong. Those interviews - in my opinion - went down a treat, so look forward to those. Both gents needed no persuasion to come talk to us, having heard how interested you guys were in their work. For James, I think finding out about the campaign and how interested people still are in Millennium has given him an opportunity to enjoyably revisit the work he'd long put behind him. For Tom, well, he just loves Millennium. So I think you'll all find both interviews very fascinating indeed.

On top of that, the charity work contines as we plead for material from our contacts. Yes, this now half a year past when we projected to do the event, but we had no idea of the scope and the logistics - it's a learning game and we're only human. The task has been bigger than we anticipated and we'd rather do a good job with the best array of items to auction than just bang it out for the sake of it. The charity, Children of the Night - to help get kids out of prostitution - is possibly one of the best causes I could imagine working for, so I want this done the best we can. So yes, we're still pushing to get that ready. That's still very much on the cards.

We have another three interviews scheduled (in my off-the-cuff-should-have-written-them-down brain) and we'll be throwing word out on those shortly. So summer will be one for interviews again. We've got another "event week" planned as well, more on that next week.

Speaking of Millennium Group Sessions - we have another panel discussion in the works, a couple perhaps. So stay tuned for those.

On top of that, the work we whispered to you back in Feb with Lance continues. Just so you know we're not yanking your chain or putting teasers out unnecessarily. Yes, again this is another example as with the charity of timing proving more difficult than anticipated - but the bigger the plan, the harder it is to place the pieces, so there is occasionally some drift. That's life - but the intentions are still there. Our hope had been to announce at BIFFF but unfortunately logistics meant we had to step back and reassess how we were to do this particular project. So again, its still ongoing.

Media wise, we're still pushing the boat. Troy is looking at more radio promotions, we are now looking at FOX more closely and seeing what can be done that side.

On top of this, we have of course the usual regular material. We'll have a Seven and One tomorrow, DiRT is still delivering his "Here's My Thing", and we'll be keeping you up to date with all the announcements and events that work around the world of Millennium.

Should be fun. Stay with us.

This just in! BacktoFrankBlack to interview director Thomas J. Wright!

We just spoke to director Thomas J. Wright and we will be conducting an interview with him this coming Sunday! Anyone who is familiar with Millennium will be familiar with Thom's outstanding work. He directed more Millennium episodes than anyone did in the three seasons the show was on the air. Not only did he do fantastic work for Millennium, but he has a tremendous body of work than any director would be envious of.

So, here is your chance to ask Thom your burning Millennium questions. Email your questions to info@backtofrankblack.com and be sure to include where you are from in your message.

James Wong questions - LAST CALL!

The time has come my Millennium friends! This is the last call for James Wong questions. Is there something that you have been dying to ask one of the show runners of Season 2? Well, here is your chance. Email us your questions at info@backtofrankblack.com. Make sure to include your name and where you are from and we will announce them when we ask your question to James. Send in those questions! Deadline is this Friday!!

Millenniun to continue in the virtual world!

As BacktoFrankBlack continues the fight for a Millennium movie, there are still many things out there to satisfy the Millennium faithful. One such thing is the upcoming Millennium Virtual Season 6. As reported on this site by Mark Hayden of TIWWA late last year, several Millennium fans have been hard at work developing virtual season 6.

Millennium is certainly no stranger to the world of virtual seasons. There have been two fantastic seasons to date. Virtual season 4 was headed up by the talented Dan Owens along with 11 other writers. The tremendous work they did was even recognized by Chris Carter and writers Erin Maher & Key Reindl. If you haven't read their work, go here.

After the success of virtual season 4, another group of dedicated Millennium fans got together to produce virtual season 5. Executive produced by Anthony J. Black and James Jordan, the season continued the story of Frank Black and the world of Millennium. Here is where you can go and read the 20 episodes created for Millennium Virtual Season 5.

Jump ahead to 2010 and Millennium is back once again with an all new virtual season. This time show runners Barry Renshaw, Joe McBryer and Harry Smyth will bring you a brand new season of Frank Black and Millennium! They started pre-production last year and the hope is to have the first new episode released in September of this year. To wet the appetites of the Millennium fan community, the show runners were kind enough to share a teaser of the first episode over at the Millennium fan community TIWWA which is run by Graham P. Smith.

I am sure everyone who is a Millennium fan is definitely looking forward to the new season of Millennium and we commend everyone who is behind virtual season 6. So, here at BacktoFrankBlack we ask that you all head over to TIWWA and read the VS6 teaser that the people behind virtual season 6 were kind enough to share. Please take a moment to thank the people behind the new virtual season and prepare yourself for another virtual season of excitement!

Lance Henriksen to attend Rue Morgue Festival of Fear 2010

Lance Henriksen will be making an appearance at the upcoming Rue Morgue Festival of Fear. As we all know, Lance is no stranger to horror conventions and this one looks to be a big one. Last year they festival attracted over 60,000 fans. It will be held in Toronto, Canada from August 27th-August 29th.

Other special guests include James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), David Cronenberg (The Fly, Dead Zone), William Forsythe (The Devils Rejects, Rob Zombie's Halloween) and Joan Collins (Tales From they Crypt,Empire of the Ants).

BacktoFrankBlack is planning on attending and covering the event. Stay tuned for more details!

BacktoFrankBlack plans on attending and covering the event. Stay tuned! For more information on the festival, click here

BacktoFrankBlack revisits director Brett A. Hart and Bone Dry!

If you remember last year, Mark Hayden made contact with an up and coming director named Brett A. Hart. Brett was directing his first feature film and it starred Lance Henriksen and Luke Goss. There was a contest to win an autographed copy of the DVD and soundtrack. The contest was a huge success and Brett became a big supporter of Millennium and BacktoFrankBlack.

Flash forward to today and Brett is still as supportive of the campaign as he was back then. Taking part in several projects with the campaign to help get a Millennium movie made. Here at BacktoFrankBlack we thought it would be great to revisit Brett and his fantastic movie Bone Dry. Here is a synopsis of the film:



Luke Goss and Lance Henrikson star in first time writer/producer/director Brett A. Hart's unforgiving tale of a vengeance pitting a mysterious man with a dark past against a sadistic tormentor intent on pushing his prey to the limits of human endurance. Eddie (Goss) is a family man who had just pulled off the highway for a quick cup of coffee when he was confronted by master manipulator Jimmy (Henrikson). Armed with a high-powered sniper rifle and a pair of walkie-talkies, Jimmy will now force Eddie to take the longest walk of his life. The setting is the Mojave Desert, and Eddie must walk north. Should Eddie turn in any other direction, Jimmy will put a bullet in his brain without hesitation. But this is no ordinary stroll in the sand, because along the way Eddie will be confronted with a series of ambushes and traps designed to wear away at both his dehydrated flesh and increasingly fragile psyche. Later, as the pair confront one another at their final destination - an open grave - it becomes painfully obvious that the men who once seemed polar opposites share more in common than appearances may suggest.

If you haven't rented this movie, stop reading right now and go do so. Better yet, go to your local store and purchase the DVD, you will not be disappointed. There are films that get released that do not get the media attention they deserve and Bone Dry is one of those films. Lance spoke very highly of Brett and the film itself when we interviewed him last year. He was very proud of the work that he did on that film.

So with that in mind, we have a special treat for you. We spoke with Brett and asked if we could post an interview he did not too long ago discussing the movie Bone Dry. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did. As I said before, Brett has been nothing but great to BacktoFrankBlack and hopefully there are a few more projects on the horizon with him and the campaign.

So please, take a moment to watch the clip. If you have seen the movie, let Brett know what you thought of it in the comments sections. Who knows, there may be a sequel in the future. Wink...