My Beef With "X-Files"
I was watching other shows when it first came on, but once I saw a few old episodes (like the vampire one or the one written by Stephen King) I was hooked. Problem is, it seemed like some force (the actors, Chris Carter, the studios) didn't want to make the damn movie.
But they finally did. And what happened? It revealed pretty much nothing; it was almost like a two-hour commercial for the show. And this is coming from someone who likes a cartoon (and subsequent movies) that was a series of commercials (if watching the show didn't make you want to have every toy, you're not a fan). If I were a die-hard "X-Files" fan, I'd be pissed.
Nevertheless, the movie raked in the dough (mostly due to "Independence Day" hatred, IMHO) and lasted on in TV for a few more seasons, despite the rumors that both the principle actors wanted out (or drastic changes).
Fast forward to now: in an era where anything old is either being re-made or re-envisioned, in a time when shows like freakin' 90210 is getting a makeover and movies like "Indiana Jones" are being dusted off after twenty years (what's with George Lucas always waiting two decades to revitalize a franchise?) what better time to have an "X-Files" revival? Hey, can't have that new Star Trek movie stealing all your sci-fi thunder, right?
Maybe it's just me, but I just don't get a sense that people were clamoring for a sequel. Maybe five years ago, but now? It's like wanting a movie about "Cheers" or "NYPD Blue."
Either way, the trailer for the sequel looks pretty cool.
But they finally did. And what happened? It revealed pretty much nothing; it was almost like a two-hour commercial for the show. And this is coming from someone who likes a cartoon (and subsequent movies) that was a series of commercials (if watching the show didn't make you want to have every toy, you're not a fan). If I were a die-hard "X-Files" fan, I'd be pissed.
Nevertheless, the movie raked in the dough (mostly due to "Independence Day" hatred, IMHO) and lasted on in TV for a few more seasons, despite the rumors that both the principle actors wanted out (or drastic changes).
Fast forward to now: in an era where anything old is either being re-made or re-envisioned, in a time when shows like freakin' 90210 is getting a makeover and movies like "Indiana Jones" are being dusted off after twenty years (what's with George Lucas always waiting two decades to revitalize a franchise?) what better time to have an "X-Files" revival? Hey, can't have that new Star Trek movie stealing all your sci-fi thunder, right?
Maybe it's just me, but I just don't get a sense that people were clamoring for a sequel. Maybe five years ago, but now? It's like wanting a movie about "Cheers" or "NYPD Blue."
Either way, the trailer for the sequel looks pretty cool.
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