X-Files 5.9 "Schizogeny"

Everyone hated this episode more than I did. i thought it is was
alright...

Hey everybody. Sorry I'm a day late, but I was so very tired last
night, and I couldn't bring myself to get on the computer. I was also
grief-stricken, as my beloved 49ERS fell short in their quest for the
Superbowl. I'm trying to be brave (whimper). Has anyone read the
X-files "news" in the paper? Insiders are saying the move to LA is a done deal
and Fox is saying they will air seasons 6 and 7. This made me nervous
because the cast is only signed through 6, and all I could think of was "Team
X-Files" with Skinner heading a cast of young FBI rogues in the pursuit
of the truth...(shudder).

On to the episode. I mostly enjoyed this one. New writers and a new
( I think) director, I was nervous, but I thought it was nice and creepy
and very different from anything they've done before. Was I the only one
perplexed by the fact that everyone was shot a little weird, like
everyone's face seemed stretched out? Did I imagine that? I loved
Mulder's laughing at Scully's typical attempt at rationalization: I
love that he enjoys her geekiness as much as we do. And I love that neither
of the two is very good at hiding their contempt for stupid people. I'm
sure many of you loved Mulder's little quip about whether or not scully was
turned on by his tree-climbing antics. I doubt it. Scully hops fences
with ease, and the earlier-this-season campfire scene indicated that Dana's
more attracted to him when he's vulnerable. Dana must be strongest,
smartest, best. No one has to KNOW that but her, but She gotta be.
That's my take on it, anyway.

Vickie and Heather, please don't take
this twisted-shrink thing too personally. I myself knew some pretty
messed-up psych majors (the psych major I did room with was very together and
compassionate, provided it was after 10am :) } And, in the end, this
was sort of a pro-therapy episode--had Karen gotten help in managing her
anger, things woulded have gotten so....muddy. I never did understand the
connection between the trees and her rage. Did anyone catch the promos
for the episode, promising a "shoking end?" I said to my dad, "It's the
X-Files! How are they going to shock us, explain everything?" If I
wanted answers I'd be watching "Walker Texas Ranger." Vague is better
than Lame. Was Karen a tree? who really knows. I just know, I liked it.

Rerun next week, so let's all watch the Golden Globes and root for
X-Files (and Titanic). Goodbye, good luck, and when staying over at someone's
house, no matter what you hear, what pull you feel, DON"T GO DOWN IN
THEIR CREEPY CRAWLY MUDDY DEAD DAD-HOLDIN' BASEMENT!!!
Just Go back to sleep.

Christine

X-Files 5.8 funny comment from my sister...

When Skinner asked for Mulder's gun and he asked "Who are you afraidI'm
going to point it at?" I expected Scully to say, "Uh, me like you
did the last time, hello-o??" I thought too that it was rushed. I liked the
end, Scully's sure-shot aim saves Mulder---Again!

Jen

X-Files 5.8 "Kitsunegari"

Hey gang, hope you all had good holidays. I did, then promptly got the flu
upon by return to work. I 'm over the worst of it. The 49ers stomping
of the Vikings this weekend had magical healing powers (and fluids and
rest). Did you like this latest installment? I thought it really cooked! It
was very fast paced, and almost deserved two-parter status. My only real
complaint was i wish the climax had dragged on a bit more. I think
they needed maybe five more minutes that they just didn't have, but that's
small, all in all, it's a nice little head-trip. Did my eyes deceive me or
did the great Vince Gilligan need help penning this one? (snicker). Nice
to see Mulder and Scully named as "S.A.C.'s" "Special Agent's in Charge"
by skinner--the X-Files Can be a fast track if you get in tight with the
Asst. Director. Of course, within a few hours Mulder's in the doghouse. :)
I always enjoy when our heroes have to work with other agents and
agencies. You all know how much I enjoy scully and her family. One of my
favorite things with Mulder is his genius, those gut-instincts he has and that
he follows to make connections that other agents are simply not capable of
making. That's why he was known as "spooky" before he got into the
X-Files, and it's why the powers that be indulge his devotion to the
X-files. Becuase he's to valuable a crime-solver to banish, no matter
how bizarre his methods may be. I loved that Skinner and Scully didn't
believe in him . This was handled nicely because Scully was so worried for
Mulder's safety. It wasn't a compromise of their relationship, in fact her
concern for his objectivity and clarity is justified by her past
experiences with Modell. I loved how shaken both Mulder and Scully
were by her lack of faith in him. I was confused by Mulder's reasoning too and
Loved It, loved that I didn't anticipate that Modell had gone good andwas
actually trying to help Mulder. I loved that skinner wouldn't admit to
being duped by Pusher, insisting on the phantom gun. And ooh how I
loved the friction between our bickering heroes. The end was brief but so
great, and raises an interesting question. Can Scully be "pushed" around, or
just Mulder? Perhaps these bad-jedi mind-tricks only work on the
weak-minded, and Scully's mind has always been her strength. Poor Skinner tries to
give Mulder a compliment, and gets blown off. He tries so hard to belong.
Mulder's mad because Scully saved his weak-minded butt again. Don't
worry, Fox. In a few weeks time, she'll get clocked in the head by a bad guy
as she invariably does, and you can return the favor. Good bye til' next week kids,
and, between "pusher" and "Scream 2," be extra careful when
answering the phone, would ya? ;)

Christine