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But they did random stuff back in the day. I remember regularly chatting with my work colleague about monster of the week, conspiracy theory on the story arc or wtf was that one about. Looking back they were the perfect pause points in the series and, I presume, penned by guest writers. Have to say, I may change my mind when I get to see this new series...
checkmate91 said:
But they did random stuff back in the day. I remember regularly chatting with my work colleague about monster of the week, conspiracy theory on the story arc or wtf was that one about. Looking back they were the perfect pause points in the series and, I presume, penned by guest writers. Have to say, I may change my mind when I get to see this new series...
Yeah they did loads of them iirc. Just last night 5Star showed the one with the "Vampire" travelling circus, there were a few Lone Gunman go undercover episodes, etc. Wasn't there also one where Mulder accidently became the custodian of a female genie and it didn't go quite to plan whenever he wished?Oh and who could forget the "Groundhog Day / bomb in bank" episode or the Mulder / Area51 employee body swap episode where he ended up in the body of an unhappily married Area51 agent with a wife filing for divorce and 2 kids that hated him, while the Area51 guy took on Mulders identity.
Edited by AlexRS2782 on Wednesday 3rd February 21:46
AlexRS2782 said:
checkmate91 said:
But they did random stuff back in the day. I remember regularly chatting with my work colleague about monster of the week, conspiracy theory on the story arc or wtf was that one about. Looking back they were the perfect pause points in the series and, I presume, penned by guest writers. Have to say, I may change my mind when I get to see this new series...
Yeah they did loads of them iirc. Just last night 5Star showed the one with the "Vampire" travelling circus, there were a few Lone Gunman go undercover episodes, etc. Wasn't there also one where Mulder accidently became the custodian of a female genie and it didn't go quite to plan whenever he wished?Oh and who could forget the "Groundhog Day / bomb in bank" episode or the Mulder / Area51 employee body swap episode where he ended up in the body of an unhappily married Area51 agent with a wife filing for divorce and 2 kids that hated him, while the Area51 guy took on Mulders identity.
Edited by AlexRS2782 on Wednesday 3rd February 21:46
Then there was also the Black and White episode with a take on Frankenstein's monster.
One episode was written by a certain Stephen King.
Not watched the new ones yet, just about to watch the first one now.
The earlier seasons are available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
Just watched the very first episode - it seems to have been remastered into widescreen but apart from that, it looks really really dated and the acting isn't great. From my memories of the time it does pick up a lot, at least I hope so and it's not just nostalgia that makes me remember the show so favourably.
Just watched the very first episode - it seems to have been remastered into widescreen but apart from that, it looks really really dated and the acting isn't great. From my memories of the time it does pick up a lot, at least I hope so and it's not just nostalgia that makes me remember the show so favourably.
Russ35 said:
There were plenty of light hearted episodes. My favourite one was 'Bad Blood' where it starts with Mulder chasing a lad through a wood and then putting a stake through his heart, only for Scully to remove the lads fake vampire teeth. They then proceed to give there own versions of what happened.
Then there was also the Black and White episode with a take on Frankenstein's monster.
One episode was written by a certain Stephen King.
Not watched the new ones yet, just about to watch the first one now.
Speaking of those episodes, I watched the one on 5* last night where Mulder discovered a lost cruise ship in a Bermuda Triangle style scenario where all of the main parts of the Nazi's, etc, were played by the leading cast members.Then there was also the Black and White episode with a take on Frankenstein's monster.
One episode was written by a certain Stephen King.
Not watched the new ones yet, just about to watch the first one now.
I also forget about the one where Mulder & Scully investigated a haunted house around Halloween and the old couple who resided there (well their ghosts) decide to play mind tricks on them in a comedy style.
Has anyone seen the video put out on twitter, by the official x-files twitter account last night during the Superbowl half time?
It's the first 2.5 minutes of the final episode. The first couple of minutes of the first episode had Mulder giving a brief history of his beliefs and the xfiles. This new video is from Scullys point of view with a rather unexpected ending scene.
You can see it on this link if you want to see it : Link
I've finally got around to watching the first 3 new episodes. I've enjoyed them although I though the first one had a bit to much in it, would have been better over 2 episodes maybe.
Second one was ok.
Loved the 3rd one. I've always liked the quirky ones. Loved the twist on the normal human can change to monster story and doing it the other way round.
It's the first 2.5 minutes of the final episode. The first couple of minutes of the first episode had Mulder giving a brief history of his beliefs and the xfiles. This new video is from Scullys point of view with a rather unexpected ending scene.
You can see it on this link if you want to see it : Link
I've finally got around to watching the first 3 new episodes. I've enjoyed them although I though the first one had a bit to much in it, would have been better over 2 episodes maybe.
Second one was ok.
Loved the 3rd one. I've always liked the quirky ones. Loved the twist on the normal human can change to monster story and doing it the other way round.
InductionRoar said:
bakerstreet said:
LordGrover said:
I'd forgotten Tooms appeared very early on; S1E3 Squeeze.
I remember the Tooms episode. Makes the hairs on the back of my kneck stand up just thinking about it.moanthebairns said:
InductionRoar said:
bakerstreet said:
LordGrover said:
I'd forgotten Tooms appeared very early on; S1E3 Squeeze.
I remember the Tooms episode. Makes the hairs on the back of my kneck stand up just thinking about it.
Was a massive X Files fan, watching all the original Mulder & Scully episodes - although my interest did wain when Mulder left. Was at Uni when the original series started, loved the early series, and had various Scully posters on hall bedroom wall. The sight of Gillian Anderson lying on the operating table after her abduction was very impressive and pert, still remember it to this day. Made the more impressive as I believe she was away having a baby at this point - which is why she was written out for a bit.
Really enjoyed episode 1 - given a decent reboot - but nothing too drastic. Think the intro was to cover the new younger fans they're hoping to attract. Really looking forward to this short series.
Have to agree about the publicity - this seemed to pass me by, apart from 1 poster on the tube. I must watch the wrong channel!!
Really enjoyed episode 1 - given a decent reboot - but nothing too drastic. Think the intro was to cover the new younger fans they're hoping to attract. Really looking forward to this short series.
Have to agree about the publicity - this seemed to pass me by, apart from 1 poster on the tube. I must watch the wrong channel!!
Easternlight said:
Oh! Another thread to avoid because its being watched in two time zones. 
You could use the other x-Files thread about 7 down from this one 'New X-Files tonight' http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...Just watched episode one and got to be honest, very underwhelmed.
I always thought that the UFO abduction/grand conspiracy plot line quite often disappeared up its own plasma ducting in the original series, with its pious belief that "you have to take this seriously," which seemed to be a cover for "we're making it up as we go along and we'll just chuck loads of stuff at the wall to see what sticks,"
I don't know if Five cut it for viewing reasons but I thought some of the scenes were hurried and the logic of them didn't make any sense even in a Sci Fi universe. We got to the end of the episode and whoopsie, the X-Files are suddenly open again.
I think the basic problem is that we've now got the internet and we know what a bunch of incompetent losers most our politicians are and the chances of them being able to keep a grand worldwide alien conspiracy secret for half a century would be poor to say the least. And lets face it, the only reason the alien conspiracy theories took off in the 90s is that we need something else to be scared of with the demise of the USSR. Now we have far too much to be scared of, thank you very much and the idea that aliens/elites might be controlling everything really doesn't make any sense. We've all seen too many acts of random hatred for that to be true.
I thought it was dull, lazy and badly written and to be honest perhaps showed up how many of the original series were as well when you don't look at them through rose tinted glasses. I hope that the next ones (and apparently they do get better with three being very good.) are far more focused on single story episodes where the programme was at its finest all those years ago.
I always thought that the UFO abduction/grand conspiracy plot line quite often disappeared up its own plasma ducting in the original series, with its pious belief that "you have to take this seriously," which seemed to be a cover for "we're making it up as we go along and we'll just chuck loads of stuff at the wall to see what sticks,"
I don't know if Five cut it for viewing reasons but I thought some of the scenes were hurried and the logic of them didn't make any sense even in a Sci Fi universe. We got to the end of the episode and whoopsie, the X-Files are suddenly open again.
I think the basic problem is that we've now got the internet and we know what a bunch of incompetent losers most our politicians are and the chances of them being able to keep a grand worldwide alien conspiracy secret for half a century would be poor to say the least. And lets face it, the only reason the alien conspiracy theories took off in the 90s is that we need something else to be scared of with the demise of the USSR. Now we have far too much to be scared of, thank you very much and the idea that aliens/elites might be controlling everything really doesn't make any sense. We've all seen too many acts of random hatred for that to be true.
I thought it was dull, lazy and badly written and to be honest perhaps showed up how many of the original series were as well when you don't look at them through rose tinted glasses. I hope that the next ones (and apparently they do get better with three being very good.) are far more focused on single story episodes where the programme was at its finest all those years ago.
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