X-FILES Film Sequel - Page 3

Brikar99 · 05-22-2008, 03:25 AM

"Bad Blood" is absolutely awesome. Luke Wilson is great, and Mulder and Scully's impressions of each other are totally hilarious.

Mikado · 05-22-2008, 01:10 PM

in the Revelations set there are supposed to be introductions to each episode telling why it's important to the movie. I'm not sure if this is marketing to get you to buy something else or actually useful info or a mix of the two.

Astrakan · 05-22-2008, 03:07 PM

Has the pricing for the Revelations set been announced or speculated on?

KM

thomashton · 05-22-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by esc

Chris Carter has hand picked 8 episodes that you need to see before checking out I Want To Believe.

The episodes will be released in a 2 disc box set called X-Files : Revelations on July 8 and will include an movie ticket to see I Want To Believe, or at least have a coupon in it for a few dollars off a ticket.

Episode in the set include:

(Season 1)
Pilot

(Season2)
The Host (Flukeman)

(season 3)
Clyde Bruckmans Final Repose

(Season 4)
Memento Mori

(Season 5)
The Post-Modern Prometheus
Bad Blood

(Season6)
Milagro

based on what I've read about the movie, what was in the latest trailer, the feel of all these episodes and the fact that they are almost all non-mythology episodes, if I was playing catch-up, I would add War of the Coprophages, Jose Chung's From Outer Space, and Leonard Betts from season 3, plus Paper Hearts and Small Potatoes from season 4.

All of these are some of the best of the series and the Leonard Betts episode is the first to touch on Scully's cancer, which is followed up in Chris Carter's season 4 pick : Memento Mori.

Interesting list. The Pilot seems a little out of place to me. Is it simply there to introduce the characters?

As long as we are adding episodes like Small Potatoes and Jose Chung, I think it appropriate to include Squeeze and Tooms. Two of the best in this line of episodes.

thomashton · 05-23-2008, 03:38 PM

I watched Momenti Mori (and Zero Sum) again last night. Wondering why it is on the list. It is not a "psychic" episode or "monster of the week" episode. If anything it is a mythology episode.

The only other thought I could come up with is that it is a relationship episode and show Mulder and Scully together in a great way. Mulder fights for her, refuses to believe she can't be cured, and at the end kisses her (although the kiss on the lips was removed in editing).

esc · 05-25-2008, 07:41 AM

**Whoops... Edit... the episode Beyond the Sea from season 1 is included in the box set and I did not include it when I put up my original post. Dont know how I could have missed it. Its one of the series greats and has one of my favorite, totally underrated actors in it - Brad Dourif**

Here's what I think the inclusion of each episode means:

Pilot- duh, there are these 2 FBI agents that meet and start to investigate strange cases. going into a movie, its kind of a good idea to know where it all started.

Beyond The Sea- these characters have very complex relationships with their families and with each other, not just with their FBI jobs, plus this episode lets you know that there are psychics in the XFiles universe

The Host (Flukeman)- theres squishy mutants in the XFiles universe and sometimes things get gross

Clyde Bruckmans Final Repose- once again there are psychics, and sometimes they are tortured souls. also this one shows that The X-Files was not always a totally serious show and could have comedy in serious situations

Memento Mori- Scully has/had cancer and it is not something that was a 1 season plot line and then forgotten. it was a big deal to all of the characters of the show and this shows part of the deep relationship between Mulder and Scully.

The Post-Modern Prometheus- This was the black and white, 1950's monster movie/Cher episode. Your guess is as good as mine. This one is just nuts

Bad Blood- Vampires are either fat pizza delivery guys or hot sheriffs. Also shows the work dynamic between Mulder and Scully

Milagro- This was a weird but good one from a later season. Why it is the final pick on Carter's list, I don't know. I guess we'll have to see the movie to see how it ties in. Maybe it shows that some psychics have different abilities and some evils can be willed in and out of existence, or it could be that it shows the analytical, always-thinking mind of Scully

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Originally Posted by Astrakan

Has the pricing for the Revelations set been announced or speculated on?
KM

wow... $20 at DVDempire.com
$15 thru Amazon

But why have 8 select episodes for $15 when you can have all 9 seasons for $254.99 ?

MooglePorn · 05-25-2008, 10:15 AM

I'm pretty sure those are more "best of the show" and "tone of the show" rather than important to understanding the movie. It has been said over and over the movie is pretty much made for people who have never even seen the show.

Post Modern... is Carter's favorite episode, which I'm sure is why it's included.

Astrakan · 05-25-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esc

wow... $20 at DVDempire.com
$15 thru Amazon

Duh. Of course I should've checked before just posting my question like a moron. Sorry. It annoys me when others can't be bothered to do a quick Google or Amazon search, so I should know better.

KM

Monterey Jack · 07-02-2008, 04:23 AM

Only a month to go, fellow X-Philes!

Here's the first TV spot:

Is that Skinner's voice at the end?

sub780lime · 07-02-2008, 04:59 PM

On a side note, I was in class last night and one of the girls in the front row had her laptop out and her background was the teaser poster. Thought I would share that. X-Filers still abound.

Monterey Jack · 07-25-2008, 03:00 AM

30% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes.

Pleasedon'tsuckpleasedon'tsuckpleasedon'tsuck.

MooglePorn · 07-25-2008, 04:01 AM

A lot of those reviews seem to bash the film just for existing... "why did we need this?'... ummm, because many fans want more X-Files? Why make any movie? Douchebags.

That said, I have low expectations. As much as this may be a sin to admit, the Carter-written stuff in X-Files was always iffy at best. That show was amazing because of Duchovny and Anderson, and writers like Wong, Gilligan and Morgan.

dvdcooler · 07-25-2008, 05:02 AM

Word is this is laughably bad.

Mikado · 07-25-2008, 12:54 PM

I want to believe.....that it's good. But I saw it at a midnight screening last night. I was pretty dissapointed. It's okay for a CSI episode I guess. Go into this one with low low expectations and then if you just enjoy seeing Mulder and Scully on the big screen maybe you'll be into it. I went into it with low expectations and still...eh.

side note: Amazon has seasons of The X-Files on sale for 60% off.

Buffalo Bill · 07-25-2008, 02:30 PM

I'm hoping Ebert sees something other critics don't as he's giving it 3 1/2 stars.

Mikado · 07-25-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bill

I'm hoping Ebert sees something other critics don't as he's giving it 3 1/2 stars.

I would like to read his review.

Iguana Man · 07-25-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

I would like to read his review.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews

Mikado · 07-25-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

The X-Files: I Want to Believe :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews

Thanks. Roger picked up on one point that I am still thinking about. But I won't spoil anything.

Monterey Jack · 07-25-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bill

I'm hoping Ebert sees something other critics don't as he's giving it 3 1/2 stars.

Ever since he came back after his illness to print reviews, he's given 3 1/2 or 4 stars to EVERYTHING.

Mikado · 07-25-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Ever since he came back after his illness to print reviews, he's given 3 1/2 or 4 stars to EVERYTHING.

And the fact that a big part of this one deals with someone with a major illness makes me wonder if that affected his review.

MooglePorn · 07-25-2008, 06:48 PM

That Ebert review gives me great hope... it speaks to a lot of what I like in movies; moral questions, a lack of CGI and sense of reality, levels of evil...

He makes it sound damn good.

Buffalo Bill · 07-25-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Ever since he came back after his illness to print reviews, he's given 3 1/2 or 4 stars to EVERYTHING.

He gave Step Brothers

, Mama Mia

& Journey to the Center of the Earth

. I really haven't noticed any change in his film criticism since his illness.

Iguana Man · 07-25-2008, 09:52 PM

Never mind...BB beat me to it.

Monterey Jack · 07-26-2008, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bill

He gave Step Brothers

, Mama Mia

& Journey to the Center of the Earth

. I really haven't noticed any change in his film criticism since his illness.

But can you name a single week in the past year's worth of Ebert reviews where he didn't award at least one

or

rating? The's guy's gotten to be a soft touch lately.

raptors661 · 07-26-2008, 05:16 AM

Just saw it. Welcome back, Mulder and Scully!

Stay through the credits....

Monterey Jack · 07-27-2008, 02:25 AM

The best Chris Carter could come up with was a remake of The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant?

Mikado · 07-27-2008, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

The best Chris Carter could come up with was a remake of The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant?

05-22-2008, 03:25 AM	#81 (permalink)
Brikar99 Actor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Taxachusetts	"Bad Blood" is absolutely awesome. Luke Wilson is great, and Mulder and Scully's impressions of each other are totally hilarious. __________________ "Get to the choppa!"

05-22-2008, 01:10 PM	#82 (permalink)
Mikado Actor Join Date: Jan 2004	in the Revelations set there are supposed to be introductions to each episode telling why it's important to the movie. I'm not sure if this is marketing to get you to buy something else or actually useful info or a mix of the two. __________________ My collection Reality exists as an objective absolute—facts are facts, independent of man's feelings, wishes, hopes or fears.- Ayn Rand

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05-23-2008, 03:38 PM	#85 (permalink)
thomashton Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: University of Margaritaville, Northern Utah Branch	I watched Momenti Mori (and Zero Sum) again last night. Wondering why it is on the list. It is not a "psychic" episode or "monster of the week" episode. If anything it is a mythology episode. The only other thought I could come up with is that it is a relationship episode and show Mulder and Scully together in a great way. Mulder fights for her, refuses to believe she can't be cured, and at the end kisses her (although the kiss on the lips was removed in editing). __________________ "I help those who help themselves!" -Zoidberg Jesus The Good Stuff

07-02-2008, 04:23 AM	#89 (permalink)
Monterey Jack Wants to be John Smith Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Walpole, MA U.S.A.	Only a month to go, fellow X-Philes! Here's the first TV spot: Is that Skinner's voice at the end? __________________ "I know I can do it," Todd Downey said, helping himself to another ear of corn from the steaming bowl. "I'm sure that in time, every bit of her will be gone and her death will be a mystery... even to me."

05-25-2008, 10:15 AM	#87 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I'm pretty sure those are more "best of the show" and "tone of the show" rather than important to understanding the movie. It has been said over and over the movie is pretty much made for people who have never even seen the show. Post Modern... is Carter's favorite episode, which I'm sure is why it's included.

07-02-2008, 04:59 PM	#90 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	On a side note, I was in class last night and one of the girls in the front row had her laptop out and her background was the teaser poster. Thought I would share that. X-Filers still abound. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

07-25-2008, 03:00 AM	#91 (permalink)
Monterey Jack Wants to be John Smith Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Walpole, MA U.S.A.	30% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes. Pleasedon'tsuckpleasedon'tsuckpleasedon'tsuck. __________________ "I know I can do it," Todd Downey said, helping himself to another ear of corn from the steaming bowl. "I'm sure that in time, every bit of her will be gone and her death will be a mystery... even to me."

07-25-2008, 04:01 AM	#92 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	A lot of those reviews seem to bash the film just for existing... "why did we need this?'... ummm, because many fans want more X-Files? Why make any movie? Douchebags. That said, I have low expectations. As much as this may be a sin to admit, the Carter-written stuff in X-Files was always iffy at best. That show was amazing because of Duchovny and Anderson, and writers like Wong, Gilligan and Morgan.

07-25-2008, 05:02 AM	#93 (permalink)
dvdcooler Actor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada	Word is this is laughably bad.

07-25-2008, 12:54 PM	#94 (permalink)
Mikado Actor Join Date: Jan 2004	I want to believe.....that it's good. But I saw it at a midnight screening last night. I was pretty dissapointed. It's okay for a CSI episode I guess. Go into this one with low low expectations and then if you just enjoy seeing Mulder and Scully on the big screen maybe you'll be into it. I went into it with low expectations and still...eh. side note: Amazon has seasons of The X-Files on sale for 60% off. __________________ My collection Reality exists as an objective absolute—facts are facts, independent of man's feelings, wishes, hopes or fears.- Ayn Rand

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Buffalo Bill Hapless Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Walden Puddle.	I'm hoping Ebert sees something other critics don't as he's giving it 3 1/2 stars. __________________ "Brick Tamland is married with 11 children and is one of the top political advisors to the Bush White House." (now everything makes sense) Spring 2009 Fahrenheit 9/11 part deux debuts!!!

07-25-2008, 06:48 PM	#101 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	That Ebert review gives me great hope... it speaks to a lot of what I like in movies; moral questions, a lack of CGI and sense of reality, levels of evil... He makes it sound damn good.

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07-27-2008, 02:25 AM	#106 (permalink)
Monterey Jack Wants to be John Smith Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Walpole, MA U.S.A.	The best Chris Carter could come up with was a remake of The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant? __________________ "I know I can do it," Todd Downey said, helping himself to another ear of corn from the steaming bowl. "I'm sure that in time, every bit of her will be gone and her death will be a mystery... even to me."