Word: showings
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...just any show. It's, well, it's on the Fox network, and it's called (blush, blush) "The X-Files." This is character discrepancy number two: not only do I never watch TV, but I'm definitely not a science-fiction fanatic...
...enthusiasm than my roommates' wild speculation of the appearance of popcorn chicken on the dining services' online menu. Considering the life-or-death importance they attach to a regular Thursday diet of popcorn chicken, I'd say that my obsession has gotten pretty serious. What is it about the show that can turn a comparatively normal girl into an X-phile...
...Personally, though, I think that a good deal of "The X-Files" attraction can be attributed to the show's avante garde flair. It's got the same kind of cheesy camp as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," evidenced by the weekly tagline, "The Truth is Out There," and the clever play upon every alien and government conspiracy cliche on the books. The characters are unique and quirky, the wit is dry, and the double entendre is in constant employment. Also, all of the components of traditional action thrillers are present; gunfights, international intrigue, colorful bad guys, and massive quantities...
...also find that there is a real allure to the technical production of the show; perhaps I'm so enamoured with it because it feels less like traditional television and more like a movie short. The camerawork and set design are an unpredictable mix of slick sophistication and base grittiness. Main characters are perpetually dressed in impeccable Armani suits, the background music is of epic quality, and the plotlines are complex and multi-layered. At the same time, the aforementioned campiness has a tendency to descend to an almost amateurish level. The opening sequence, which hasn't changed since...
...real appeal of "The X-Files" is so much more than witty banter or sex appeal or impressive camerawork. However strongly I may protest that I'm not a science fiction junkie, the real crux of why I'm so enamoured with the show has to do with its content. The paranormal, the paranoia, the occasional fairytale--these are light-years away from the kind of hectic, non-stop existence that often seems like one big energy suck. Call it a substitute for all those dreams and nightmares that I'm just not having because I simply...