The Official X-Files Thread

[thirty-two]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to present to you, a thread dedicated to the best show in the entire universe: THE X-FILES!

Stefan wanted to talk about X first, so here goes:

I love Mr. X! The fight between him and Skinner to get the info Scully needed to help find Mulder in the Colony/End Game episodes was off the hook. I liked X because you knew he was on Mulder's side, but he was so ruthless about it that it still put you on edge.

X was a freaking badass.

Edited to add: this thread will most likely have spoilers.. so you're warned!!

 

[Chaplin]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to present to you, a thread dedicated to the best show in the entire universe: THE X-FILES!

Stefan wanted to talk about Mr. X first, so here goes:

I love Mr. X! The fight between him and Skinner to get the info Scully needed to help find Mulder in the Colony/End Game episodes was off the hook. I liked X because you knew he was on Mulder's side, but he was so ruthless about it that it still put you on edge.

Mr X was a freaking badass.

*********** was better though.

And there never was a solid enough reason why he would only give away a tiny bit of info when it's obvious he had a lot more, and would save Mulder a lot of hassle if he just told him all the information he had.

Mulder: "How was the Opera?"
X: "Terrific. I've never slept better."

PLEASE don't call him Mr. X--"X" sounds much better.

 

[Ryanwb]

I can honestly say that I have never seen an episode of the X-files. I have seen the movie though....

 

[SirStefan32]

4000 post for me.

Well, my name is Stefan, and I am an X- fileholic.

I loved X, but I didn't think he was anywhere as good as ***********, but what I wanted to talk about is- what do we really know about him. Who did he work for? I remember that he saved Mulder's life once, and that he was friends with the ***********, but I remember that he killed somebody for the Cigarette smoking man. Can't remember the episode opr even the season, but I am freaking sure he worked for the CSM.

Any thought?

Stefan

 

[SirStefan32]

And X was originally supposed to be a chick, but they changed it after they filmed the first few episodes.

Stefan

 

[thirty-two]

PLEASE don't call him Mr. X--"X" sounds much better.

I dont know what got into me - you're totally right!

X was a badass because when he died he wrote in his own blood to help Mulder find his next in line contact

Even though he never gave Mulder all the info, he was always there to save his butt. Like the time he pulled Mulder's butt off that train, the time when he gave Mulder the info that the thugs were coming to his house (instead he chose to be with Scully), etc.

X was ruthless!

 

[thirty-two]

4000 post for me.

Well, my name is Stefan, and I am an X- fileholic.

I loved X, but I didn't think he was anywhere as good as ***********, but what I wanted to talk about is- what do we really know about him. Who did he work for? I remember that he saved Mulder's life once, and that he was friends with the ***********, but I remember that he killed somebody for the Cigarette smoking man. Can't remember the episode opr even the season, but I am freaking sure he worked for the CSM.

Any thought?

Stefan

Yup he definitely worked for CSM. Remember the episode "Wetwired" in Season 3? Mulder located that house and went in, but X had already shot the evidence. Then that night X and CSM were in the same car and CSM asked if he had gotten rid of the guy on the inside or whatever. Then a few episodes later (the season finale I think), X was killed by one of CSM's cronies.

CSM is the ultimate bad guy.. wow.

 

[thirty-two]

I can honestly say that I have never seen an episode of the X-files. I have seen the movie though....

You can borrow my DVD's anytime!

 

[SirStefan32]

But that's what I never figured out- CSM and DT were friends, involved in every conspiracy on planet earth and beyond, but DT was a nice guy, while CSM was a jerk.

"Musings of a cigarette smiking man was an awesome episode- one of my favorites.

 

[SirStefan32]

Sir Chaz, aren't you an X- Phile too?

 

[Chaz]

I have a passing interest in X-files. Most of my x-files info comes from my wife. She is the aficionado in our house.

I liked many of the episodes but much of the conspiracy theory info was lost on me.

Was there supposed to be some agency that was responsible for all the conspiracies or something? I didn't even really get (understand) the movie; I had to grill my wife to figure out what the whole point was.

 

[thirty-two]

But that's what I never figured out- CSM and DT were friends, involved in every conspiracy on planet earth and beyond, but DT was a nice guy, while CSM was a jerk.

"Musings of a cigarette smiking man was an awesome episode- one of my favorites.

A lot of people were up in arms about this episode because they thought it painted CSM in a too all powerful role. FOr example, he was the one who caused the Bills to lose 4 straight super bowls, etc. But I remember reading an article that said the writers of the ep (i think Morgan and Wong) wrote this ep as a toungue and cheek type thing.

The story was told through the Gunmen's story-telling right? So a lot of it could have been embellished a bit. But I did enjoy the episode - We got to see a peak into CSM and what makes him tick. Some people thought that it took away from CSM and his badass image, but I think it helped to explain just why he was total S.O.B.

My favorite quote from this ep was:

CIGARETTE-SMOKING MAN: Life... is like a box of chocolates. A cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for. Unreturnable, because all you get back is another box of chocolates. You're stuck with this undefinable whipped-mint crap that you mindlessly wolf down when there's nothing else left to eat. Sure, once in a while, there's a peanut butter cup, or an English toffee. But they're gone too fast, the taste is fleeting. So you end up with nothing but broken bits, filled with hardened jelly and teeth-crunching nuts, and if you're desperate enough to eat those, all you've got left is a... is an empty box... filled with useless, brown paper wrappers.

 

[thirty-two]

Was there supposed to be some agency that was responsible for all the conspiracies or something? I didn't even really get (understand) the movie; I had to grill my wife to figure out what the whole point was.

The main people behind all of the conspiracies was a group of men called "The Consortium." They were the ones to have made the deal with the aliens regarding the colonization, and were secretly trying to find a vaccine against that (to save themselves). The movie showed a lot of the consortium, even though a lot of them were not present in the actual X-Files episodes (except the Well Manicured Man, CSM, the big Italian guy with bad teeth, etc.).

They were the ones to help foil Mulder and Scully and their quest for the truth. Ironically, they were the ones who also saved their life many a time because NOT having Mulder creating a ruckus about aliens actually went against their purpose - so they needed him.

That's all I can think of right now.

Man I havent talked in depth about X-Files in so long.. this is like therapy!

 

[SirStefan32]

Love that quote.

Chaz, I don't think that CSM worked for any government agency. He was what we call, "government above the government."

But Skinner told him to piss off and get out once, and he always did take all that evidence into that room in Pentagon, so I don't know

But that's what's great about the files- characters are complex, and you never really know who is who. As DT said, "Trust no1"

Stefan

 

[SirStefan32]

Man I havent talked in depth about X-Files in so long.. this is like therapy!

Hm, how does that make you feel?

 

[SirStefan32]

My fav. CSM quote is-

Don't try and threaten me, Mulder. I've watched presidents die.

And Mulder/ X conversation was great-

Mulder- He believes that government is out to get him.

X- It's tax season, every American does.
(Just for you Chaz)

 

[Ryanwb]

X-Files Drinking game

To play this game you, obviously, need some episodes of X-Files and something to drink. We usually take sips and gulps of beer, wine, White Russians or other mixed drinks. If you want to get tanked, we recommend a whole lot of pre-poured shots or half-shots laid out on the table, with beer to nurse in between. Constantly re-pouring shot glasses is a pain in the ass if the show's a good one.

Do not be shy about yelling out, "DRINK!" if no one else is paying attention. Whoever yells "DRINK!" first does not have to take a sip.

One Sip:

• Mulder utters a wry witticism or "Mulderism" (two sips if Scully actually smiles as a result).
• Mulder or Scully smile.
• See numbers 10, 13, or 10/13 (Chris Carter's wife's birthday), or 11/21 (Chris Carter's birthday). We don't really know which is whose birthday.
• Any character, including Mulder or Scully, shows their badge.
• Mulder s called "Fox."
• Scully is called "Dana."
• Mulder eats sunflower seeds.
• Reference is made to Mulder's obsession with porn.
• Mulder talks to *********** or Mr. X.
• A computer does something computers cannot do.
• You see Smoking Man (smoking or not).
• Mulder or Scully call each other on cell phone and say, "It's me" or "Where are you?"
• Scully gives some long "scientific" explanation.
• Scully does an autopsy.
• Mulder or Scully is using a car-battery-powered Super-Flashlight.
• Mulder happens to know/notice some obscure fact which later helps solve the case.
• Scully misses the proof of a paranormal event.
• Mulder goes into a dark room and yells, "SCULLY!?!"
• Scully goes into a dark room and yells, "MULDER!?!"
• Scully calls a connection/evidence "purely circumstantial" or "scientifically impossible."
• Skinner is seen outside of FBI Headquarters.
• Lone Gunmen appear/are consulted.
• Mulder loses or destroys his overcoat, and later appears wearing it again as if nothing had happened.

Two sips:

• Scully happens to know/notice some obscure fact which later helps solve the case.
• Scully gets kidnapped.
• Mulder and Scully actually touch each other, anywhere, anyhow.
• Smoking Man smokes in front of a "No Smoking" sign.
• Mulder's sister is mentioned (by him or anyone else).
• Mulder actually watches porn, or there is physical evidence of porno.
• Mulder puts a masking-tape X on the window.
• Scully wears any footwear other than pumps.
• Scully tells Mulder to "get some sleep."
• A mutant/alien/monster kills someone.
• Mulder is called "Spooky."
• Scully is called "Starbuck."
• Mulder is seen in his underwear or a Speedo swimsuit.
• Scully smokes a cigarette, or Mulder has a drink.
• Mulder or Scully actually shoot their guns.
• They drive a car other than a Ford Taurus.
• Scully drives.
• Credits say something other than "The Truth is Out There."
• Mulder or Scully have a date or romantic encounter (not with each other).
• Well-Manicured Man (or any other of the mysterious cabal) appears.

One Big Gulp:

• Mulder and Scully kiss or say, "I love you."
• You actually see an alien or UFO.

 

[thirty-two]

Been there, done that!

 

[Chaplin]

Personally, I've always thought the CSM might have been with the NSA, who was always the most shady of government agencies on the show. He also had some sort of connection to FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management (or something) Agency. Martin Landau gave that bit of info in the movie.

 

[Chaplin]

Just watched DPO and Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose--two still pretty good episodes, each supported by major guest appearances.

Clyde Bruckman, of course, is generally considered one of the best episodes of the show in any season. I believe Peter Boyle actually won an Emmy for the role.

DPO was cool because it had a young Giovanni Ribisi AND Jack Black in it. Except for longer hair, neither one has aged all that much in 10 years...

"Mr. Yappi, read this thought."

 

[thirty-two]

Just watched DPO and Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose--two still pretty good episodes, each supported by major guest appearances.

Clyde Bruckman, of course, is generally considered one of the best episodes of the show in any season. I believe Peter Boyle actually won an Emmy for the role.

DPO was cool because it had a young Giovanni Ribisi AND Jack Black in it. Except for longer hair, neither one has aged all that much in 10 years...

"Mr. Yappi, read this thought."

DPO is one of my guilty pleasures. I love Giovanni (cuz he was on Friends, too) and Jack Black is just hilarious. And the thought that someone can control lightning is just awesome!

As for Clyde Bruckman, it is one of my all-time favorite X-Files episodes. Peter Boyle was amazing and totally deserved the Emmy he won. I like this episode because Clyde tells Scully that she doesn't die - that she lives forever. And later on in other episodes, she has many brushes with death: the cancer arc, the movie, getting shot in Tithonus, Milagro, etc etc. So yes, Scully will NEVER die

MULDER: If my Miss Manners serves me right, that protrusion from his left cornea is a salad fork.

 

[thirty-two]

What is everyone's top 5 favorite episodes (two/three parters count as one ) ?

 

[Chaplin]

What is everyone's top 5 favorite episodes (two/three parters count as one ) ?

1) Post-Modern Prometheus
2) Anasazi/The Blessing Way/Paper Clip (The BEST conspiracy eps)
3) Home
4) Triangle
5) Jose Chung's From Outer Space

 

[thirty-two]

1) Post-Modern Prometheus
2) Anasazi/The Blessing Way/Paper Clip (The BEST conspiracy eps)
3) Home
4) Triangle
5) Jose Chung's From Outer Space

GREAT choices!

Here are mine (and I reserve the right to change this as many times as I see fit! )

1. Bad Blood (funniest thing I have ever seen in my life - CLASSIC M/S)
2. Anasazi/The Blessing Way/Paper Clip (my all-time favorite moment in X-Files history is the gun showdown between Skinner, Scully and Mulder)
3. Pusher (intense, LOVED IT)
4. Ice (another fave moment is when Mulder/Scully pull their guns one eachother)
5. Squeeze

6. Momento Mori
7. En Ami

Runner's Up: One Breath, Beyond the Sea, Clyde Bruckman, Unruhe, Milagro, Tithonus, Irresistible, Je Souhaite, Redux, Home, Triangle, Wetwired (I'm a sucker for the Scully-centric episodes)

That was really hard. I can't choose like that - all those episodes listed are my faves. A lot of them are MOTW - weird.

--------------------------------------------------------

 

[Chaplin]

That's not fair! I only listed 5 eps!