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Movie Review: The X-Files, “I Want to Believe”

Started by Randy · 10 months ago

THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE
Generally, I enjoy the X-Files. I am not cult-ish about it but I think, if you have read my blog more than twice, you know that I like very weird metaphors, odd stories and finding any hint of light in complete darkness.
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24 comments

  • ChaplainChas.

    11 months ago

    Sounds like I'll go see The Black Knight tomorrow, and wait for the TV show to come out on TV (Wait, I don't have a television... Oh well.).

    Blessings!
    ChaplainChas.

    <abbr>ChaplainChas.s last blog post..Mindy? on ... http://chaplainchas.blogspot.com</abbr>
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @ChaplainChas. -
    The Dark Knight was a great flick too :). I want to see it *again* before I even try to attempt to review it. It is amazing.
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  • ChaplainChas.

    11 months ago

    Sounds like I'll go see The Black Knight tomorrow, and wait for the TV show to come out on TV (Wait, I don't have a television... Oh well.).
    Blessings!
    ChaplainChas.
    <abbr>ChaplainChas.s last blog post..Mindy? on ... http://chaplainchas.blogspot.com</abbr>
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @ChaplainChas. -
    The Dark Knight was a great flick too :). I want to see it *again* before I even try to attempt to review it. It is amazing.
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  • Scott Watt

    11 months ago

    I didnt realize it came out this weekend! I was a huge X files fan. Can't wait to see it. Oh and I loooooved the Dark Kight.
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Scott Watt -
    Yup. Go see it and let me know what you thought about it. I would be interested in fellow x-file fan reactions.
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  • Oceanskater

    11 months ago

    OK, I didn't read the movie review, but was inspired by a line in your blog to comment :)

    Yesterday, Roy & I were perusing the little downtown area where we live, and a store had a tank top that said "This is how I roll" on it with an image of a huge roll of toilet paper :)

    <abbr>Brenna Kater, the Ocean Skaters last blog post..New Cell Phones on ... http://oceanskater.blogspot.com</abbr>
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Brenna Kater, the Ocean Skater - Awesome. I would wear it. Cuz that's how I ... oh nevermind.
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  • Janey

    11 months ago

    The X-files used to be filmed in my home town.

    I had a lot of fun with the crew!

    I met Scully and her daughter Pipper (at the time Pipper barely started to walk...) what a little girl Pipper was...man, that was a long time ago. At the time I was in High school and would often skip school to watch them film.

    One time I even walked past security into the extra's tent and had coffee and snacks with one of the main extra's I had befriended.

    Another friend of mine had acted on the show and we watched unedited versions of X-files on home video's....we got to see the bloopers! They were actually better then what had orginally made the cut.

    I think X-files had always been an interesting show. I hadn't known about this movie but I'd have to say the X-files First Season is probably better then other seasons. I don't know about this movie, perhaps I won't be watching it. The review doesn't make me want to go see it.
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  • Scott Watt

    11 months ago

    I didnt realize it came out this weekend! I was a huge X files fan. Can't wait to see it. Oh and I loooooved the Dark Kight.
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Scott Watt -
    Yup. Go see it and let me know what you thought about it. I would be interested in fellow x-file fan reactions.
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  • Brenna Kater, the Ocean Skater

    11 months ago

    OK, I didn't read the movie review, but was inspired by a line in your blog to comment :)
    Yesterday, Roy & I were perusing the little downtown area where we live, and a store had a tank top that said "This is how I roll" on it with an image of a huge roll of toilet paper :)
    <abbr>Brenna Kater, the Ocean Skaters last blog post..New Cell Phones on ... http://oceanskater.blogspot.com</abbr>
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Brenna Kater, the Ocean Skater - Awesome. I would wear it. Cuz that's how I ... oh nevermind.
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  • Sarah

    11 months ago

    The X-files used to be filmed in my home town.
    I had a lot of fun with the crew!
    I met Scully and her daughter Pipper (at the time Pipper barely started to walk...) what a little girl Pipper was...man, that was a long time ago. At the time I was in High school and would often skip school to watch them film.
    One time I even walked past security into the extra's tent and had coffee and snacks with one of the main extra's I had befriended.
    Another friend of mine had acted on the show and we watched unedited versions of X-files on home video's....we got to see the bloopers! They were actually better then what had orginally made the cut.
    I think X-files had always been an interesting show. I hadn't known about this movie but I'd have to say the X-files First Season is probably better then other seasons. I don't know about this movie, perhaps I won't be watching it. The review doesn't make me want to go see it.
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Sarah -
    It's awesome that you got to see the making of X-files first hand. Great memories I am sure. I am a little jealous. Once again, I loved the series.
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Sarah -
    It's awesome that you got to see the making of X-files first hand. Great memories I am sure. I am a little jealous. Once again, I loved the series.
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  • Rick Beckman

    11 months ago

    The bottom line is that the script writers seemed to have exchanged the conspiracies of the TV show for just about *every* controversial thing out there today. When throwing all that controversy together, I wonder if they were hoping no one would then notice that the only X-Files–esque element of the case was a person who claimed psychic ability. Aside from that, it was a crime/mystery drama that, in my opinion, should not have had "The X-Files" name applied to it.

    (And I see you're using CommentLuv... Check out this post on how to make it blend seamlessly into Thesis.)
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Rick Beckman - I agree with you that much was left to be desired for it to be thorough x-files. However, the double headed monster dogs, illegal organ harvsting and full body transplants are the stuff of conspiracy nightmares ... that's definitely x-file-ish.

    Thanks for the help on Comment Luv. I will try it out later when I have time to jack around the css and stuff. I am not a geek but know enough to be dangerous.
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  • Rick Beckman

    11 months ago

    The bottom line is that the script writers seemed to have exchanged the conspiracies of the TV show for just about *every* controversial thing out there today. When throwing all that controversy together, I wonder if they were hoping no one would then notice that the only X-Filesâ€"esque element of the case was a person who claimed psychic ability. Aside from that, it was a crime/mystery drama that, in my opinion, should not have had "The X-Files" name applied to it.
    (And I see you're using CommentLuv... Check out this post on how to make it blend seamlessly into Thesis.)
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  • Rick Beckman

    11 months ago

    @Randy - Okay, yeah, I suppose that is true about the medical freakishness of it all. :)

    May I ask what you are using for the "Reply - Quote" functionality?
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Rick Beckman - :) . Sure ... I use the WP Comment Remix plugin. It adds a lot of functionality inside the admin panel.

    If you have any suggestions or thoughts on how to make it prettier, I would love to hear it.
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Rick Beckman - I agree with you that much was left to be desired for it to be thorough x-files. However, the double headed monster dogs, illegal organ harvsting and full body transplants are the stuff of conspiracy nightmares ... that's definitely x-file-ish.
    Thanks for the help on Comment Luv. I will try it out later when I have time to jack around the css and stuff. I am not a geek but know enough to be dangerous.
    reply
  • Rick Beckman

    11 months ago

    @Randy - Okay, yeah, I suppose that is true about the medical freakishness of it all. :)
    May I ask what you are using for the "Reply - Quote" functionality?
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  • Randy

    11 months ago

    @Rick Beckman - :) . Sure ... I use the WP Comment Remix plugin. It adds a lot of functionality inside the admin panel.
    If you have any suggestions or thoughts on how to make it prettier, I would love to hear it.
    reply

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