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The X-Files: “3”

Curing Mulder’s Insomnia by Sarah Stegall copyright ©1994 by Sarah Stegall Writer: Glen Morgan and James Wong Director: David Nutter David Duchovny should be a controlled substance. Now I understand why Chris Carter, executive producer and creator of “The X-Files”, has been so adamant about Fox Mulder being “a monk”. When Duchovny unleashes the sensuality hiding behind those sleepy eyes, he overwhelms everything else on the screen. As a dues-paying, card-carrying member of the David Duchovny Estrogen Brigade, I am not sure I can be objective about “3”. There is just too much here to overwhelm the critical judgment: David…

The X-Files: “Blood”

Bloody Good Show by Sarah Stegall Copyright ©1994 by Sarah Stegall munchkyn@netcom.com Writer: Glen Morgan and James Wong Director: David Nutter Well, Friday night’s episode of “The X-Files” brought us back to the high standards set by the opening episode: creepy camera angles, good writing, tight pacing, and eerie music. Through this whole episode I felt that I was being forced to the edge of a cliff. By the last scene, where Mulder’s phone is sending him messages, I was standing with my toes hanging over the edge. The pacing of this episode was excellent. Having pulled the pin out…