The X-Files 30th Anniversary complete rewatch thread - Blu-ray Forum

Benoit Blanc · 09-10-2023, 07:09 PM

Just got done watching S01E01 Pilot. Might only watch one episode per day while I'm still on my Cheers binge and then I've got my Frasier binge to start next Saturday when it's the 30th anniversary of that, but here's my favourite quote from the pilot,

Scully: You're saying that time disappeared. Time can't just disappear. It's a universal invariant!
Mulder: Not in this zip code!

stvn1974 · 09-10-2023, 07:52 PM

I might watch a couple of episodes tonight. The only thing in the X-Files that is more unbelievable than aliens, vampires, ghost and shape-shifters is the fact that Mulder didn't strangle Scully by season three.

Benoit Blanc · 09-10-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

I might watch a couple of episodes tonight. The only thing in the X-Files that is more unbelievable than aliens, vampires, ghost and shape-shifters is the fact that Mulder didn't strangle Scully by season three.

You were saying?

Jay H. · 09-10-2023, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Benoit Blanc

You were saying?

That's a picture of actress Gillian Anderson, not X-Files character Dana Scully.

Warm Gun · 09-11-2023, 12:25 AM

If I was Fox Mulder and blessed to be six feet tall, I would date someone taller.

I think this is the scene where he criticizes her short legs. He was right. What is this? Almost right up against the steering wheel.

Trekkie313 · 09-11-2023, 12:47 AM

I might revisit some of the better episodes, I tried watching the Season 5 Premiere two-parter, it was rough. Scully once again mysteriously sick and near death...AGAIN.

BXR 1138 · 09-11-2023, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I might revisit some of the better episodes, I tried watching the Season 5 Premiere two-parter, it was rough. Scully once again mysteriously sick and near death...AGAIN.

She got

[Show spoiler]

midway through the previous season. Did you even watch the show?

Trekkie313 · 09-11-2023, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BXR 1138

She got

[Show spoiler]

midway through the previous season. Did you even watch the show?

4 years ago. I just recently got Season 5.

Warm Gun · 09-11-2023, 06:03 AM

Told myself maybe I'd watch the pilot again after that last game of Crazy Taxi. But forgot. Now it's 12:03 AM... Oh well. Never been big on anniversaries.

mysticwaterfall · 09-11-2023, 12:09 PM

I never got around to finishing this, I gave up Season 6. After the movie it sort of fizzled out for me.

I think my favorite episode is the one where people are seeing messages on cash registers and microwaves and stuff.

marka351 · 09-11-2023, 12:15 PM

The episode "Home" is still one of the more disturbing episodes that you will watch, so of course it is one of my favourite ones.

By_His_Strypes · 09-11-2023, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by marka351

The episode "Home" is still one of the more disturbing episodes that you will watch, so of course it is one of my favourite ones.

The Peacocks could give Leatherface and family a run for their money.

Blu Lemmy · 09-11-2023, 12:32 PM

I'm firmly in Doggett/Reyes territory, season 9.
The rear end of 8 and beginning of 9 have been great so far

Benoit Blanc · 09-11-2023, 07:00 PM

S01E02 Deep Throat

Deep Throat: Mr. Mulder, why are those like yourself who believe in the existence of extra-terrestrial life on this earth not dissuaded by all the evidence to the contrary?
Mulder: Because, all the evidence to the contrary is not entirely dissuasive.
Deep Throat: Precisely!
Mulder: They're here, aren't they?
Deep Throat: Mr. Mulder, *they*'ve been here for a long, long time.

casey76 · 09-11-2023, 07:58 PM

I'm getting close to finishing my re-watch, watched I Want To Believe last night. I just have the 2 reboot seasons left. It's still my all time favorite show.

frogmort · 09-11-2023, 08:41 PM

I didn't even realize it was the 30th anniverary!

The X-Files is my favorite tv show of all time. I even like, to varying degrees, the lesser episodes and the newer episodes. When I do a rewatch, I watch every single episode and both movies in order and it usually takes several months, as I also simultaneously keep up with a few newer shows, plus the odd movie here and there too.

I just started rewatching it all again a couple of weeks ago and I'm up to S01E19 "Shapes".

All episodes plus both movies is approximately 163 hours, so if you watched it round the clock, 24 hours a day, you could be finished in just under a week (~6.8 days).

Benoit Blanc · 09-13-2023, 01:42 AM

S01E03 Squeeze

Mulder: Is there any way I can get it off my fingers quickly without betraying my cool exterior?

jvonl · 09-13-2023, 01:58 AM

Came into this show a bit late. When I unpack my set and watch, the first 3 or so seasons will be for the first time. Can't wait!

Blu Lemmy · 09-13-2023, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jvonl

Came into this show a bit late. When I unpack my set and watch, the first 3 or so seasons will be for the first time. Can't wait!

I envy you, experiencing it for the first time.

It will, however, be interesting to see if those of us that hold it in such high regard (it's my fav show ever) do so with slightly rose tinted glasses

Moviefan2k4 · 09-29-2023, 01:57 AM

I was a casual fan of this show, more than a devoted one during its original run. I did like the first movie though, and most of the episodes I did see were pretty good. But now, I've made up my mind to start collecting the seasons on Blu-Ray (the big boxset is too expensive). Each season hovers around $20 used, so that's about $200 with shipping factored in.

09-10-2023, 07:09 PM	#1
Benoit Blanc Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Dublin, Ireland Blu-ray collection:76	The X-Files 30th Anniversary complete rewatch thread Just got done watching S01E01 Pilot. Might only watch one episode per day while I'm still on my Cheers binge and then I've got my Frasier binge to start next Saturday when it's the 30th anniversary of that, but here's my favourite quote from the pilot, Scully: You're saying that time disappeared. Time can't just disappear. It's a universal invariant! Mulder: Not in this zip code!

09-11-2023, 12:25 AM	#5
Warm Gun Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:103 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:10	If I was Fox Mulder and blessed to be six feet tall, I would date someone taller. I think this is the scene where he criticizes her short legs. He was right. What is this? Almost right up against the steering wheel. Last edited by Warm Gun; 09-11-2023 at 12:32 AM.

09-10-2023, 07:52 PM	#2
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	I might watch a couple of episodes tonight. The only thing in the X-Files that is more unbelievable than aliens, vampires, ghost and shape-shifters is the fact that Mulder didn't strangle Scully by season three.

09-11-2023, 12:47 AM	#6
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	I might revisit some of the better episodes, I tried watching the Season 5 Premiere two-parter, it was rough. Scully once again mysteriously sick and near death...AGAIN.

09-11-2023, 06:03 AM	#9
Warm Gun Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:103 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:10	Told myself maybe I'd watch the pilot again after that last game of Crazy Taxi. But forgot. Now it's 12:03 AM... Oh well. Never been big on anniversaries.

09-11-2023, 12:09 PM	#10
mysticwaterfall Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Right Behind You 4K collection:768 Blu-ray collection:2443 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:164	I never got around to finishing this, I gave up Season 6. After the movie it sort of fizzled out for me. I think my favorite episode is the one where people are seeing messages on cash registers and microwaves and stuff.

09-11-2023, 12:15 PM	#11
marka351 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2022 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:187	The episode "Home" is still one of the more disturbing episodes that you will watch, so of course it is one of my favourite ones.

09-11-2023, 12:32 PM	#13
Blu Lemmy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:On my sofa 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:837 DVD collection:226 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:3	I'm firmly in Doggett/Reyes territory, season 9. The rear end of 8 and beginning of 9 have been great so far

09-11-2023, 07:00 PM	#14
Benoit Blanc Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Dublin, Ireland Blu-ray collection:76	S01E02 Deep Throat Deep Throat: Mr. Mulder, why are those like yourself who believe in the existence of extra-terrestrial life on this earth not dissuaded by all the evidence to the contrary? Mulder: Because, all the evidence to the contrary is not entirely dissuasive. Deep Throat: Precisely! Mulder: They're here, aren't they? Deep Throat: Mr. Mulder, they've been here for a long, long time.

09-11-2023, 07:58 PM	#15
casey76 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:College Station, TX 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:450	I'm getting close to finishing my re-watch, watched I Want To Believe last night. I just have the 2 reboot seasons left. It's still my all time favorite show.

09-11-2023, 08:41 PM	#16
frogmort Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Frogmorton Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	I didn't even realize it was the 30th anniverary! The X-Files is my favorite tv show of all time. I even like, to varying degrees, the lesser episodes and the newer episodes. When I do a rewatch, I watch every single episode and both movies in order and it usually takes several months, as I also simultaneously keep up with a few newer shows, plus the odd movie here and there too. I just started rewatching it all again a couple of weeks ago and I'm up to S01E19 "Shapes". All episodes plus both movies is approximately 163 hours, so if you watched it round the clock, 24 hours a day, you could be finished in just under a week (~6.8 days).

09-13-2023, 01:42 AM	#17
Benoit Blanc Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Dublin, Ireland Blu-ray collection:76	S01E03 Squeeze Mulder: Is there any way I can get it off my fingers quickly without betraying my cool exterior?

09-13-2023, 01:58 AM	#18
jvonl Power Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Hill Country, Texas 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:1636	Came into this show a bit late. When I unpack my set and watch, the first 3 or so seasons will be for the first time. Can't wait!

09-29-2023, 01:57 AM	#20
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I was a casual fan of this show, more than a devoted one during its original run. I did like the first movie though, and most of the episodes I did see were pretty good. But now, I've made up my mind to start collecting the seasons on Blu-Ray (the big boxset is too expensive). Each season hovers around $20 used, so that's about $200 with shipping factored in.

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