Trust Someone by Sarah Stegall copyright 1995 Sarah Stegall Writers: Glen Morgan and James Wong Since its first broadcast in the fall of 1993, “Ice” has been one of the more intriguing and troublesome of “The X-Files” episodes. At once obviously derivative and fiendishly original, its real focus is on the relationship between Scully and Mulder, as mirrored in the relationship between the scientific team of Dr. Hodge and Dr. DaSilva (Xander Berkely and Felicity Huffman). The catch phrase from this episode, “We are not who we are”, has echoed down the seasons with an increasing resonance as we encountered…
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The X-Files: “Shapes”
Shapes by Sarah Stegall Copyright 1994 Sarah Stegall Writer: Marilyn Osborne Director: David Nutter We needed this. After the intensity of “Duane Barry” and “Ascension“, kicking back with a rerun is not such a bad idea, even if it was prompted by Gillian Anderson’s maternity leave rather than any aesthetic considerations. As “X-Files” go, this one is not too bad. Once we get past the absurb premise of lycanthropy it is an enjoyable, weird trip with the Spooky Patrol. It was particularly nice to see a fully functioning Dana Scully again. Recently her role has been severely limited, and to…