Hey everyone. I know there are at least some X-files fans on this board, so thought an all-encompassing thread discussing the entire iconic TV series (11 seasons) & the two feature films may be appreciated. Also, I couldn't find separate thread(s) discussing the entire series/films and/or discussing the show on Blu-ray.
This series is amazing, and IMHO some of the episodes are superior to many feature films I've seen. This series is very unique in that it successfully & effectively blends the sci-fi/horror/suspense/thriller genres, and does so extremely well. The music is also excellent, and adds to the unsettling tone/vibe of the show. And, of course - the casting is superb all the way around, from the two leads to the smallest cameo(s), and everyone in between (supporting characters, etc.). In addition, much of the show takes place @ night, which adds to the creepy/disturbing ambiance. And, even the day-time scenes are overcast (in many cases), which also adds to the creepy vibe of the series.
I was a mild X-files fan in the '90's. I remember seeing some episodes of the first two seasons on network TV, but then stopped watching it for whatever reason. I never had cable ATT, so the poor picture quality & the sub-par Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) TV probably had a lot to do with this.
Years later, I revisited the series & watched the entire show on the DVD sets in the late 200X's/early 20XX's. I also saw the two feature films theatrically (1998 & 2008), and also saw the "sequel" series in 2016 & 2018 when these last 2 seasons originally aired. And, my later & more comprehensive viewing(s) of the series made me the hardcore fan I am today.
I did also buy the superb Blu-ray original TV series set when it was released back in 2015, but for years after I got this I hadn't delved into the set too much initially - outside of watching certain episodes. So, I haven't made a point of sitting down & watching the whole series & the films in chronological order - until now. Wow. I can't emphasize enough how superior the TV series Blu-ray set is when compared to the original DVD's. First, the picture quality is so much better than the DVD's - which is typically the case with good HD transfers. However, what's also extremely significant/impressive is that each episode (even the earlier seasons) is in widescreen (16 X 9) vs. the old full-screen prints (4:3). My understanding is that the show was originally filmed in WS, but due to most viewers only having the old CRT TV's in the early-mid 1990's - the print was transferred to full-screen, so the picture would "fit" on viewers' TV sets. And, the Blu set is the first time the earlier seasons of the show are presented in WS.
Note that there are some full-screen purists out there who don't like the fact that the full-screen image is "cropped" on the top & bottom of the screen. But, IMHO you don't lose that much image here. And, with the new WS print you do see more image on the sides.
Eddie,
telnet://ricksbbs.synchro.net:23
http://ricksbbs.synchro.net:8080
---
þ Synchronet þ Rick's BBS
telnet://ricksbbs.synchro.net:23