X-Phile on X-Files

Character profile: deep throat

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:26:00 +0000

A very rapid skimming, nutshell-like approach to the first informant on the X-files: Deep Throat. Get some background info on the character, the actor, and the cultural/political significance behind the name. As usual, you'll get some random stuff thrown in there as well as some updates on both GA and DD. Sorry that the audio is okay in parts and not so much in others. Apparently mics and I are not very good friends at the moment. Also, please take a minute to look at the well made Deep Throat video I sampled at the beginning of the episode. Full credit goes to anelissetno1! Check out the video E-mail me at: icognitus.phile@gmail.com

Phile fan chat series: Episode II

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:01:00 +0000

Round 2 for another friendly banter with an X-Files fan. We discuss the movies, the actors, and story-arc...you name it (even that mysterious goo in FTF). Be forewarned that this is a LONG episode at about 2 hours long. What can I say, when the Philes talk time seems to slip away! Be on the lookout for a new Character Profile episode on Deep Throat.

X-Phile chat part 2 (season 6) & Get stuck in

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:26:00 +0000

In all my glorious X-phile geekiness I present part II of the X-Philes series chat with Joe where we recount the hits and misses of season 6 and a quickie rundown of are all time favorite episodes. I preface with yet another update of Gillian Anderson spiced up with a little borderline platonic admiration. Enjoy! PODCAST BLOG: xphilemania.mypodcast.com --> E-MAIL ME: icognitus.phile@gmail.com ---> JOE'S E-MAIL: joemanff@gmail.com BTW: skype chat offer is still open. Bring on the e-mails if you're even mildly curious.

X-Philes Series Chat: Part 1

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:19:00 +0000

It's been a bit of a wait, but finally here's the first long (and hopefully much) anticipated part of a fan chat I had with fellow X-Phile Joe. Listen as we discuss the hits and misses of the show and movie in general (part 1) and in the second installment the good, the bad, and the ugly of season 6 and much much more. Contact info: -> BLOG = xphilemania.mypodcast.com --> MY E-MAIL = icognitus.phile@gmail.com ---> JOE'S E-MAIL = joemanff@gmail.com ETA: I know there's an echo...my bad. In all fairness it was my first time recording two distinct channels in real time and combining them into 1 audible sound file, lol! Fear not, I think I learned how to avoid the glitch.

IWTB 1 year later & Rumor Control

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:07:00 +0000

A quickie rundown of what's true and what isn't in terms of the X-files, David, and Gillian. Finally, it's the one year anniversary of IWTB. Has anything changed? Will there be a third film installment? ETA: just noticed that there's a really akward loop at the very end. My bad. I'll fix that and upload a cleaned up version ASAP!!!

Musings on the Cigarette Smoking Man

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:51:00 +0000

Ok all eyes are now on Ciggy. I attempt to disect this heinous, complicated, dark villain from the X-files. Maybe you'll find out something you didn't know about the guy. Also, it's the anniversary of FTF. Let's walk down memory lane.

Oh, Gillian! Blasted Donmar and minding the gap

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:22:00 +0000

Back from the UK folks with some updates (well sort of) on my much anticipated potential meet up with my idol (GA). Did I have any luck or were the ticket scalpers victorious?

Phoebe Green: (Mulder's first chickadee) and terror of Scotland Yard

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:41:00 +0000

Continuing with the A-X series, I decided to go a bit (well a lot) out of alphabetical order in light of my upcoming trip across the pond, the discuss the much antagonized character of Phoebe Green (played by British actress Amanda Pays). Was Scully really jealous or was she just looking out for Mulder? You decide...also get the latest on Gillian's new play "A Doll's House" and much much more.

Profile: Alex Krycek (a.k.a Ratboy)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:09:00 +0000

Kicks off the A through X character profile series. First on the list is the much reviled, one-armed menance: Alex Krycek. Gives some backstory on the guy who made Mulder and Scully's life impossible. Even CSM couldn't gun him down! Stick around because at the end there's a little suprise.

Rumor has it that....

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:35:00 +0000

Big news folks! Straight from the horse's mouth err in this case Frank's mouth, Fox is optimistic about a potential X-Files 3 movie which should be released in one to two years! Take that alien invaders! In other news I discuss the show as a literary phenomenon, and finally in the spirit of Oscar season, I go done a couple of the many noteworthy awards won by the show.

In Memoriam: Kim Manners, X-files director extraordinare

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:01:00 +0000

The long due memoriam episode where I commemorate Kim Manners' accomplishments on the X-files not only as a director but as a Producer. Go down memory lane and recall some of the many classic episodes he helped bring to light. Here's to you Kim! Way to kick it in the ass!

Awards? Snowy music? Rock on!

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:20:00 +0000

After a long wait, the podcast is up and running once more. Here's another quickie episode inspired by the Elvis loving Mulder. Long live the king! I talk about Mark Snow's influence in X-files music and the movie franchise. Like other Chris Carter productions? No problem. Millennium, Harsh Realm...I got it covered! Thought IWTB couldn't score an award? Think again my friend. Stay tuned, part two with even more music coverage in the XF realm will be coming up shortly.

Blu-ray X-Files double header!

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:43:00 +0000

A quick episode that goes over the features of the DVD and blu-ray release of both I want to believe and Fight the future. In addition, some rapid fire response (more or less) on what the future of the podcast will be (don't worry--nothing dies on the X-files). A rundown of what GA and DD have or haven't been up to since the last podcast and some additional commentary on additional X-Files paraphernalia. Oh yeah btw the boards are all aflurry. Looks like Fox finally leaked a scene minus a pesky little bee. Go check it out. I sense another podcast episode centering around this new development...

Gillian Anderson: Tortured Genius

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:54:00 +0000

The follow-up to the part I Anderson filmography recap/tribute. The title for this episode comes from an interview she did a few years back when promoting Straightheads. It's a title that is quite appropriate in my opinion, because of her complex nature and chameleon-like performances on television, film, and on the stage. This particular episode examines her more recent theater work as well as the 2007 BBC production of 84 Charring Cross Road. Towards the end, some snippets of songs with Scully/Gillian references are showcased. Feel free to express your thoughts and opinions on this and previous episodes at: icognitus.phile@gmail.com

The Divine Ms. G: how to win fans and fascinate people

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:09:00 +0000

Part I of a two parter. Here I go over Gillian's career in both film and television. Spoilers are given, so if you have yet to see these shows/movies beware. It's my sincere intention to look at her projects objectively and not only give a detailed summary on them, but also inject my own take on them. As you will notice this is one of the lengthier episodes I have uploaded so far, but then what can you expect when you're trying to throw out all the adulation you can for your idol of the past 11 years?!

Duchovny: the man, the myth, the monotone

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Here's the Duchovny filmography I'd been promising for a while. It's not as in depth as I'd originally intended (the rambling aspect is intact though), but you get the general idea. I also take the chance to address the current media speculation going on with his recent entrance to rehab. Laying all rumors aside, I address what I like and dislike about the man. He is human after all, and he has the right to make mistakes. While I am no Bree Sharp singing "David Duchovny why won't you love me," I do have a soft spot for the guy and hope that he makes a swift and complete recovery.

Season 9...hmm so that's the truth, eh?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:53:00 +0000

This is the last season of the landmark series. While the initial attempt had been to hand the torch over the Reyes and Doggett, the formula didn't work. Instead we get a wrap up of the show,a somewhat bungled attempt to explain the new super soldiers, and the much anticipated return of agent Mulder. Will the two rogue agents get to ride off into the sunset or do the sinister forces of the government have other plans in store for them? The pivotal courtroom drama of the finale is supposed to wrap things up...but I think it raised more questions than anything else. Gotta love the X-files. For many of us our world came to a momentarily standstill on May 19, 2002 not knowing what would happen to M&S. Thanks to IWTB we have a better idea now...but are we still doomed in 2012? Should we anticipate XF3 for an answer?

IWTB review II post anger & some Mulder and Scully lovin'

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:37:00 +0000

A two part episode to further clarify and justify the reasons behind my discontent with the IWTB movie. (The second viewing was somewhat cathartic) After an initial heat of the moment recording, I realized I could be more objective--so here you go. See or rather hear again: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Let me reiterate that the MSR was in grand form or ace as they say across the pond. If anything, these two lovable kids make the movie worthwhile and offer a bittersweet send off to the fans. I've been promising an episode about what I love about Mulder and Scully. Here's a brief stab at it. JJ Abrams, Michael Bay, Judd Apatow--eat your hearts out, you can never touch these two. Finally, it's a clarification of why this X-Phile is a life-long, fully committed die-hard fan and gives nothing but props to the show (but I still have to call it when they muck up--which they do on occasion). Just realized I forgot to discuss the Easter egg treats. Alas, I will need a third episode for IWTB movie commentary and misc. observations...

I want to Believe movie review: D'oh!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:33:00 +0000

Just like Homer Simpson would say after a bone headed move: D'Oh! (And that's putting it mildly). So after two viewings of this movie and lackluster reviews all I can say is that now more than ever I don't believe in Chris Carter anymore. I feel shortchanged, abused, and massively let down. Was the movie dreadfully horrid? No, but it didn't live up to the "it's one scary mother..." that we were being told. Despite the fact that it was as PG-13 rating, it was pretty lite on the gruesomeness. I appreciated this movie for its intentions of addressing questions about morality, free will, and redemption; however, I despise it for its execution. The fleshing out of the plot was mediocre at best. The only saving grace? Our knights in shining armor: Mulder and Scully. While Duchovny was great and got to do a lot of action scenes, Anderson really got to sink her teeth into some meatier dramatic moments. These two are the only ones that didn't let us down. I officially hate 20th Century Fox now and am also developing a massive dislike for the TDK and all things Judd Apatow. In the end this movie isn't bad, but it ain't X-Files worthy either. Chris and Frank, you messed up royally here. Way to blow this opportunity. Let me put it out there: there will be NO 3rd X-Files film, and if the opportunity ever arises, I hope GA and DD turn it down! Watch the film at least once. In truth, it does improve a tad upon a second viewing. Just as a final note to fans: stay until the end of the credits (which Unkle's Broken sounds awesome in surround sound) to see a cute and unexpected farewell for fans. I just heard Portishead's Sour Times. Part of the lyrics are "Nobody loves me it's true. Nobody loves me like you..." That perfectly shows how critics miss out on what we the fans get. We keep loving Mulder and Scully better than anyone can or ever will. RIP X-Files, you will be missed!

X-Files Season 8: regrets & musings

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:00 +0000

So here's season 8 and much to my chagrin, I had to do a semi-coherent recap of what happened during this travesty of a season. Let's see: Mulder is still abducted, Doggett is partnered up with Scully, Scully is pregnant forever, Replicants are the new invaders, Mulder is dead, Monica Reyes (shudders) is introduced, guess what? Mulder's not dead, Scully has baby finally, and I forget the rest. Bad season but still slightly better than season 9. Watch it at your own risk. At least the shippers sort of liked it. Coming up next season: dead beat Mulder and Scully drops another 40 IQ points and cries every 5 minutes. What the hell happened to the Mulder and Scully I knew. and who are these impostors?

Season 6 Commentary

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:00:00 +0000

Another year, another season. Season 6 starts off on new turf (CA) and a new "feel". While there were some notable episodes in this season, it was lackluster both in standout storytelling, an area in which it had previously excelled, and completely annihilated the mythology of the last 5 seasons. What happened Chris? Did you lose your footing? On a fun note, we do get DD's directorial debut in the Unnatural (which I accidentally skipped over in the ep.), cutesy MSR stories almost straight out of fan fiction heaven, and hmmm that's about it. Check it out, it's a good relatively solid season, but does occasionally verge on mediocrity for X-Files standards.

Season 5 Musings: I was drugged!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:42:00 +0000

The sun is setting on the empire of the X-Files, so enjoy the beauty while it lasts! Yes my friends, this is the last grand season of the show before it went "all Hollywood" in California. This is the last season of coherent mythology stories, scary episodes, and the eerie enviornment of Vancouver that we've all come to love. With this season comes the resolution to Scully's terminal illness, Mulder's refueling of his beliefs, a new form of resistance, and even more reasons to hate Krycek. Last but not least, let's not forget that this is the season that gives us: 1) Kung Fu Scully & Mulder with his dirty nurses 2) Bad Blood ('nuff said) 3) the Post-Modern Prometheus. Can any more surprises be hurled at an X-Phile? Wasn't season 4 shocking enough? Nah, you ain't seen nothing yet--and that essentially, exactly the way it happened.

X-Files Season 2 Commentary

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:25:00 +0000

This is the season where the X-Files comes into its own, and goes full force into the mythology arc we have all come to know and love. While the days of Scully fine-tuning her "bob" and Mulder wearing bad ties still persists, we get scary, creepy, and funny characters--but always with a shocking surprise. Scully goes missing, Mulder goes beserk trying to find her and feeling guilty the entire time. Now both main characters have a personal connection to the X-files. Regardless of Scully's skeptical nature, how can she rationally explain her abduction...and how can anyone get over Flukeman? So long to Deep Throat and "howdy" to the brand new informant, "X". (That's why Mulder does the masking tape x on his window). Surprises galore await in this solidifying second season.

Season 4 commentary

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:46:00 +0000

Yet another of the seasons of the X-files during the "Gilded Age". Relive the classic MOTW episodes of Home, Small Potatoes, Leonard Betts, and that talking tattoo in Never Again. Scully deals with the consequences of her abduction during a season of tragedy, surprise, and betrayal. Now, more than ever, Mulder faces an uphill battle against the shady characters of the Syndicate. Will it all prove too much for the sole crusader to endure? (For all those shippers: do Mulder and Scully almost kiss...AGAIN?). If you were to be abandoned on a deserted island and could only take one DVD--this might very well be it--it gives the stunning season 3 a run for its money.

Fight the Future: silverscreen to big screen

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:26:00 +0000

Watch the show that began as a cult hit slowly move its way into mainstream pop culture and finally the big screen. In the midst of the hoopla occurring for IWTB (July 25th), go back to June 19, 1998 when the first film, Fight the Future, premiered. Listen up for commentary on the movie, its role in the series, and perhaps a few tidbits you may not have known. Let's all unite (the shippers who are out there--even the noromos) in our hatred for the bee!

IWTB trailer: part deux

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:26:00 +0000

Shrekish Mulder? Scully with a braid? Skinner makes a comeback? Just what more surprises does the latest official X-files: IWTB movie trailer have to offer fans? This X-Phile ruminates on this, its implications, and much much more in an ultra compact episode serving as a follow-up to commentary on the first teaser trailer.

X-Files season 3 commentary

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:04:00 +0000

A rundown of the standout episodes from what is arguably one of THE BEST seasons of the X-files. Major plot twists and developments unfold, characters will die and new ones will be born, unforgettable guest stars, and of course an ever growing dose of paranoia to fuel Mulder and Scully's search for the truth.

X-Files: IWTB trailer commentary

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:26:00 +0000

Special edition episode reviewing the official release of the much anticipated trailer for the movie and the accompanying marketing and media blitz. This X-Phile vents and speculates about the films likelihood for success in the box office against the juggernaut that will be Batman: the dark knight.

X-Files Season 1 rant & raves

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:25:00 +0000

A retrospective walk down memory lane to see where it all began. Some basic insights about the show in general as well as commentary and criticism of noteworthy season 1 episodes.

X-Files season 7 rants & raves

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:25:00 +0000

Returning to the days of conspiracy, paranoia, and mystery we reminisce on this classic Sci-Fi drama that came to mean so much to so many fans. Agent Incognitus offers some insights from a fangirl up the ups and downs during season 7 in the life of agents Mulder and Scully in addition to some gossip regarding the upcoming X-Files movie: I want to believe.