I started watching this show here in Puerto Rico (dubbed and not in order in local TV I had no cable tv hence no access to the networks here). I think they started showing it here around 1996, later on I saw the movie and eventually watched some episodes during season 6.
I recently bought the complete box set they released on Christmas, and I am watching in order, I am currently on season 2 episode 13, I am enjoying it quite a lot and can see the influence this show has had on current scripted TV. Even tough there are some horrible episodes ( 3 on season 2 stands out for now). I just wanted to survey here if we have "X-philes" on board and, without spoiling much, give your thoughts about it.
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The missus and I enjoyed The X-Files for a long time... But the series ended without any kind of real payoff on the overall story arc, even in the movie, despite the promises. Thanks heaps, Chris Carter.
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Been an X-Files junkie for a loooooong time. Can't wait for X-Files 2!
QUOTE(Raycheetah @ Mar 26 2008, 11:29 PM) 
The missus and I enjoyed The X-Files for a long time... But the series ended without any kind of real payoff on the overall story arc, even in the movie, despite the promises. Thanks heaps, Chris Carter.
-Raycheetah ='[.]'=
-Raycheetah ='[.]'=
My close X-Philes friends have complained about this for a long time...but I am still giving the series a real chance...I have a long way to go but I can mainly see where the disappointment will come...the "mytharc" is so mysterious that any pay off will eventually never be on par with all the crazy ideas one might get....
Seems to me this second season has some very strong episodes and I will guess many are the best the series has to offer...
Taken individually, the episodes are, by-and-large, well-done and very entertaining. As seasons go on, they even get a tad quirky, occasionally, which is fine by me. But, to me, the whole framework for the show was the promise (as well as Chris Carter telling us we'd get our answers in the end), and, I was looking forward to that.
As for the new movie, I don't really see the point. It's just gonna be a big-screen, non-arc episode, with an aging cast (not that Hollywood makeup can't fix that).
I'd rather see Serenity 2.
-RC =^[.]~=
As for the new movie, I don't really see the point. It's just gonna be a big-screen, non-arc episode, with an aging cast (not that Hollywood makeup can't fix that).
I'd rather see Serenity 2.
-RC =^[.]~=
some interesting read here:
Paley Festival: The X-Files
Full article here:
http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/27/paley-fe...al-the-x-files/
A part of the article:
Tidbits
* Chris Carter brought his dog Larry to the event.
* The budget in 1993 for the pilot was 1.1 million dollars. In season 9, the budget was 4 million per episode.
* About "Small Potatoes," Darin Morgan said that the part was written for him. Then he read the script and joked, "Oh, I'm a serial rapist. Thanks."
* A fan asked if Carter had any plans for Frank Black or for World on Fire. Of the latter, Carter didn't even remember the show, "Ohh, that show. No we have not talked about that in a long time." Of the former, Carter thinks it's a long shot but has some ideas ready if the opportunity presented itself.
* The panel discussed a few anecdotes about dealing with Standards and Practices at FOX. Chris Carter told a story about "Irresistable." He was told their is no necrophilia on TV. He recounted, "I just took the word out and called him a 'death fetishist.' And they said, 'That's great.'"
* Littleton asked about the freakish coincedence between The Lone Gunmen pilot and 9/11. In the pilot, which aired only eight months before the real attacks, the characters have to stop a plane from flying into the World Trade Center. Carter said he always was astounded that people didn't ask about it. Frank Spotnitz commented about how unprepared we were for 9/11 and that many politicians said we never could have seen it coming. Spotnitz asserted that the idea was clearly out there.
* The moderator brought up a great point about The X-Files and the growth of web connectivity. Carter said that Glen Morgan would go into AOL chatrooms after the shows aired. It was so interesting at the time to receive immediate feedback from real fans. "That was the good news and the bad news," Carter joked. Morgan jested that at first fans were very polite and helpful but quickly became vicious.
* Of his first hearing the theme music, Glen Morgan said, "What the hell?" But Carter liked it right away. Morgan recounted that Carter said the music was like "whistling in a graveyard."
* Carter on not having a "bible" for the show and why having a "bible" is a stupid idea: "[The studios] can give it to someone else and fire you."
* FOX made them test "Humbug" before they aired it. The studio was clearly nervous about its scary show doing a comedy episode.
* Darin Morgan laughed about being Flukeman, "You can't move and that's the end of it." He also said that when he met David Duchovny for the first time, he was in his Flukeman suit. Duchovny asked, "Why are you doing this?"
Paley Festival: The X-Files
Full article here:
http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/03/27/paley-fe...al-the-x-files/
A part of the article:
Tidbits
* Chris Carter brought his dog Larry to the event.
* The budget in 1993 for the pilot was 1.1 million dollars. In season 9, the budget was 4 million per episode.
* About "Small Potatoes," Darin Morgan said that the part was written for him. Then he read the script and joked, "Oh, I'm a serial rapist. Thanks."
* A fan asked if Carter had any plans for Frank Black or for World on Fire. Of the latter, Carter didn't even remember the show, "Ohh, that show. No we have not talked about that in a long time." Of the former, Carter thinks it's a long shot but has some ideas ready if the opportunity presented itself.
* The panel discussed a few anecdotes about dealing with Standards and Practices at FOX. Chris Carter told a story about "Irresistable." He was told their is no necrophilia on TV. He recounted, "I just took the word out and called him a 'death fetishist.' And they said, 'That's great.'"
* Littleton asked about the freakish coincedence between The Lone Gunmen pilot and 9/11. In the pilot, which aired only eight months before the real attacks, the characters have to stop a plane from flying into the World Trade Center. Carter said he always was astounded that people didn't ask about it. Frank Spotnitz commented about how unprepared we were for 9/11 and that many politicians said we never could have seen it coming. Spotnitz asserted that the idea was clearly out there.
* The moderator brought up a great point about The X-Files and the growth of web connectivity. Carter said that Glen Morgan would go into AOL chatrooms after the shows aired. It was so interesting at the time to receive immediate feedback from real fans. "That was the good news and the bad news," Carter joked. Morgan jested that at first fans were very polite and helpful but quickly became vicious.
* Of his first hearing the theme music, Glen Morgan said, "What the hell?" But Carter liked it right away. Morgan recounted that Carter said the music was like "whistling in a graveyard."
* Carter on not having a "bible" for the show and why having a "bible" is a stupid idea: "[The studios] can give it to someone else and fire you."
* FOX made them test "Humbug" before they aired it. The studio was clearly nervous about its scary show doing a comedy episode.
* Darin Morgan laughed about being Flukeman, "You can't move and that's the end of it." He also said that when he met David Duchovny for the first time, he was in his Flukeman suit. Duchovny asked, "Why are you doing this?"
New X-files 2 trailer leaked:
The X Files was the first show I watched religiously. Up until season 8 that is, I pretend season 8 and 9 never existed. It was such a underwhelming way to end a cult TV show 
That being said, I can't wait for The X Files 2. I still have hopes that if it does well at the box office, we'll finally get our answers in X Files 3 - All Mysteries revealed.
That being said, I can't wait for The X Files 2. I still have hopes that if it does well at the box office, we'll finally get our answers in X Files 3 - All Mysteries revealed.
Chris Carter betrayed my expectations of a resolution to the alien invasion arc. Now, he's making a movie length, non-arc episode. The very definition of underwhelming.
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Tried watching it a couple times way back yonder, but the whole "perpetual and changing conspiracy" theme kind of just ruined it for me. However, I'm glad to hear there are others out there who liked it.
Yes, enjoyed the series at first - the whole arc story was very intriguing! Then the series ended without the promised answers...a movie which advanced nothing really...and now many moons later another movie with still no payoff! I won't be wasting my time or my money - this is a boat that sailed a very long time ago. Shame on Chris Carter! Bitter, much? :)
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RhioTre
I'm wondering what determined them to shoot a movie after all this time. Either someone's in desperate need of money, or they want to revamp the "franchise".
Going back to a very dry well:
Oh, c'mon! Chris Carter jerked the original batch of fans around for YEARS, with no meaningful payoff. At this point, the target audience for new feature films is probably not old enough to remember the original series, let alone care. And many of those of us who did, don't any longer. By this point, the "imminent" alien invasion (or whatever) that drove the story arc would be ridiculously long overdue. To try to tie it into the 2012 "Mayan Calendar Apocalypse" now would be silly... And more than a tad insulting to the collective intelligence of those who invested their attention and anticipation into the show... Over TEN YEARS AGO.
Sorry. Didn't see the last film, won't be seein' this one, if they do make it.
Chris Carter sux. ='[.]'=
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David Duchovny Wants To Believe That A Third 'X-Files' Movie Could Happen
Posted 10/20/09 5:00 pm ET by Josh Wigler
Following the widely-perceived failure of "X-Files: I Want To Believe," does anybody really want or need to see a third installment in the "X-Files" movie franchise? Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?
Apparently, David Duchovny — none other than Fox Mulder himself, kids — is up for it.
In an interview with The Daily Beast, the "Californication" star spoke about his hopes for a third "X-Files" film. Duchovny believes that "X-Files 3" could be perfectly appropriate for a 2012 release, thanks to the year's supposedly catastrophic nature according to Nostradamus and Roland Emmerich's (via the Mayan civilization) prophecies.
"As far as the X-Files movie I'd like to do next, if we get a chance to do it, would be a return to the heart and soul of the mythology, which is the alien-oriented conspiracy," Duchovny said. "I think it's natural for 'The X-Files' to have another movie in 2012, so we'll see if we get to do it."
Now I'm admittedly torn. On the one hand, I'm intrigued by Duchovny's continued enthusiasm for the role, especially considering that "I Want To Believe" was... well... let's say "just okay" and leave it at that.
On the other hand, the fact that Duchovny doesn't agree with that assessment of the last "X-Files" film — that he was actually satisfied with it — is keeping my hopes firmly in the mud.
"I was happy with it," he said of the sequel and the show's final few seasons, also widely panned. "I have nothing but respect for ['X-Files' creator] Chris Carter and the writing staff."
Good on Duchovny for sticking to his guns if he truly believes that "I Want To Believe" was solid, but the lack of support for the film from a wide-scale audience indicates that he's in the minority. His continued support of the "X-Files" sequel makes me wary about the prospects for a third movie.
Do you think a third "X-Files" movie should happen, or is it best if Mulder and Scully go into retirement? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
Posted 10/20/09 5:00 pm ET by Josh Wigler
Following the widely-perceived failure of "X-Files: I Want To Believe," does anybody really want or need to see a third installment in the "X-Files" movie franchise? Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?
Apparently, David Duchovny — none other than Fox Mulder himself, kids — is up for it.
In an interview with The Daily Beast, the "Californication" star spoke about his hopes for a third "X-Files" film. Duchovny believes that "X-Files 3" could be perfectly appropriate for a 2012 release, thanks to the year's supposedly catastrophic nature according to Nostradamus and Roland Emmerich's (via the Mayan civilization) prophecies.
"As far as the X-Files movie I'd like to do next, if we get a chance to do it, would be a return to the heart and soul of the mythology, which is the alien-oriented conspiracy," Duchovny said. "I think it's natural for 'The X-Files' to have another movie in 2012, so we'll see if we get to do it."
Now I'm admittedly torn. On the one hand, I'm intrigued by Duchovny's continued enthusiasm for the role, especially considering that "I Want To Believe" was... well... let's say "just okay" and leave it at that.
On the other hand, the fact that Duchovny doesn't agree with that assessment of the last "X-Files" film — that he was actually satisfied with it — is keeping my hopes firmly in the mud.
"I was happy with it," he said of the sequel and the show's final few seasons, also widely panned. "I have nothing but respect for ['X-Files' creator] Chris Carter and the writing staff."
Good on Duchovny for sticking to his guns if he truly believes that "I Want To Believe" was solid, but the lack of support for the film from a wide-scale audience indicates that he's in the minority. His continued support of the "X-Files" sequel makes me wary about the prospects for a third movie.
Do you think a third "X-Files" movie should happen, or is it best if Mulder and Scully go into retirement? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
Oh, c'mon! Chris Carter jerked the original batch of fans around for YEARS, with no meaningful payoff. At this point, the target audience for new feature films is probably not old enough to remember the original series, let alone care. And many of those of us who did, don't any longer. By this point, the "imminent" alien invasion (or whatever) that drove the story arc would be ridiculously long overdue. To try to tie it into the 2012 "Mayan Calendar Apocalypse" now would be silly... And more than a tad insulting to the collective intelligence of those who invested their attention and anticipation into the show... Over TEN YEARS AGO.
Sorry. Didn't see the last film, won't be seein' this one, if they do make it.
Chris Carter sux. ='[.]'=
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