Looks like it's official. I've got to get back to L.A., so I can at least do extra work on this movie. I wasn't ever able to score work on it, when the series was shooting. I don't know how I feel about a stand-alone--I'd really love to see some of the mythology stuff worked in--but I'm extremely excited, nonetheless! Who knows...Chris Carter & Co. may just be saying that to throw us off-track, anyway.
Take a look at the July 17th entry on the Official Gillian Anderson website.
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I always loathed the episodes that focused on the whole conspiracy/aliens crap. I liked all the stand-alone stories... I feel that way about most TV shows, comic books... the individual stories are ALWAYS stronger than the slow,dragged-out, on-going storylines existing below the surface.
I couldn't disagree with you more. The mythology _was_ The X-Files! There are plenty of strong stand-alone episodes, but most of us were in it for the mythology--and to withhold that in a new movie after a five-year absence seems to deny all that happened in the final episodes.
I have a hunch, though, that Carter's stretching the truth a little. Perhaps the story will center around a monster, but I can't believe he won't include a thread or two of the greater narrative. It's just in there too deep.
Nah.
It needs to be a stand-alone product after all these years since it's absence. Who cares what the fans want or like? Not me, I beat up Sci-Fi nerds for breakfast... everyday!
It needs flash, moxie... to compete in this new jazzy age of ours!
They should make it a mockumentary... and Fox & Mulder should have to stay (All Night!)... in a HAUNTED MANSION at an Amusement Park!
"If It hadn't been for you pesky FBI Agents... I coulda stolen alla the money from the Amusement Park!"
"Take him away boys. Good job Foxy!"
Now, that's MY kinda moving pitcher!
Yes...yes. I also think that's the script they should go with.
:p
I agree with you sasha, the whole mythology and 'the truth is out there' was the whole backbone of the show and would need to be in the movie...or else, why even bring back the name? I think a new film will have to encorporate 'some' of that mythology...but it doesn't have to be the central focus of the plot/film.
For me, the X-Files (first 3-4 seasons) was a special kind of show.
BTW...I watched Zodiac last night...twice. Great film. Mark Ruffalo stole the film IMO...just awesome...Downey Jr. was his usual brilliant self (shame he wasn't in it more...but it made sense) and a great supporting cast (I'm a big Dermot Mulroney fan, and he was good, but was it just me, or did he seem a little miscast?). Easily up there with Seven as Fincher's best work...just a hair shy of being a 5 star film in my eyes.
I was present every week for The X-Files, from beginning to end, even during the meandering seasons, even after Duchovny left. I think the whole series could have been compressed into 5-6 seasons to be absolutely perfect, but my support was/is unflagging. Special, indeed!
As for Zodiac, I enjoyed it very much. I completely concur on Ruffalo stealing the show. He's become one of my latest faves, because of that film. Downey, Jr. always takes over a film when he's on screen--he's so good, you don't care what anyone else is doing. I thought Fincher's work, while surprisingly subdued, was excellent. Took me a minute to recognize Dermot Mulroney, but he didn't seem miscast so much to me--maybe it was just the moustache?...he had a moustache, right? :) The actor playing Arthur Lee Allen was awesome (I was _almost_ able to forget he played Drew Carey's bro on Drew's sitcom), and the stabbing scene with the couple left me with a deep emotional jolt that's hard to put into words.
Thanks as always for your thoughts, Neil!
Three scenes that stuck with me…the couple being stabbed by the lake (shocking…the words ‘Jesus Christ’ slipped out of my mouth after that scene)…the interrogation of Arthur Lee Allen at the factory/plant (great performance by Drew’s bro…and the look on Ruffalo’s face during the whole thing…its as if he can’t believe that they’ve found the killer…or have they?) and Gyllenhaal’s final ‘timeline’ of events at the diner after waking Ruffalo up. Your right on about Fincher’s direction being surprisingly subdued compared to some of his earlier stuff…but like Panic Room, you can see he’s maturing as a filmmaker and is proving himself a master of building suspense, using lighting and sound to great effect…not to mention the meticulous attention to detail pertaining to the case.
I’m not sure if Dermot had a moustache actually…I’m pretty sure he did ‘some’ of the time…I don’t know, it was just that he was the only character who I kept seeing ‘Dermot Mulroney’ instead of the character he was playing…which is a bit harsh considering I’m a fan of his…I don’t know…just me maybe. Nevertheless…highly enjoyable film…and your description of Downey Jr.’s (he’s so good you don’t care what anyone else is doing) is spot on. You’ve got a great eye for film (and a equally great way of articulating it).
Always a pleasure.
Gawrsh, thanks for the compliment! Would I be guilty of hubris by plugging the film reviews I've been doing on the Flixster site? Yes, certainly...but, what the hell. You'll find the link on the main blog page (can't embed stuff here, aargh).
Yours--also well articulated!
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