The Truth

Vol. 1 Issue 5

December 24, 2000

From the Editor’s Desktop

Merry X-mas everyone. Yes, it is Christmas Eve and we all gather around the TV set with our loved ones to watch……a repeat. Bah humbug, Chris Carter! We want another X-mas episode! Oh well. At least we have Mulder back for a couple of weeks. I’m not sure if we will be sending another newsletter next week, since all of my staff is with their families and very busy over the holidays. Isn’t it strange that we are most stressed and over-worked during the "most wonderful time of the year"? Call me a grinch but let’s do away with Christmas. Yeah that’s right. Do right away with it. Why don’t we just give our kids and family and friends gifts spontaneously instead of feeling rushed to get everyone a gift by a certain date? Isn’t it better to receive a gift out of the blue than to know you’re getting one? On the other hand, isn’t it better to totally surprise someone with something nice than to have to get one because of some age old holiday? And if you’re interested in celebrating Christ’s birth, don’t you do it every Sunday in church? And New Year’s Day….I’m a little worried. Last New Year’s Eve, I spent the entire day worried about all the millennium mythology. You know, prophecies about the end of the world and all that. I know that no one likes a math geek, but wasn’t anyone listening to Scully during "Millennium" last season when she said that it doesn’t begin until this year? Oh, paranoia, how you vex me. lol Well, enough with my ramblings. On with the Truth! Via Negativa was very cool, even though my power went out during Doggett’s dream(er..nightmare?). But, it was only for a moment, so I was able to see the end. Good episode! Thank you, Frank Spotnitz! OK, time to shut up. See you in the closing notes.

In this week’s issue:

News

Review of Via Negativa

Shipper’s Corner

Snogger’s Column

Mulderisms/Scullyisms

Closing Notes

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The Meeting

Seems Producer/Director Kevin Smith DID in-fact meet with David Duchovny as previously reported. Sounds like it was a great time for both parties. Especially since Kev even managed to get Dave's number! Check out Smith's account for yourself:

http://psycomic.com/columns/2000/ksmith/20001215ksmith.shtml

Be forewarned though, the column DOES contain strong language. Just had to warn ya!

Official Site Outdoes Themselves

If you haven't already, run, and I mean run over to the 'X-Files Official Site.' They have given fans the best Christmas gift we could have asked for from FOX (well ok, getting Mulder back NOW or seeing that cut 'all things' scene would be much better, but this rocks anyhow).

http://www.thexfiles.com

Gillian Supports the Kids

~Taken from about.com~

In support of Rosie O'Donnell's For All Kids Foundation, which "awards grants to help support the intellectual, social and cultural development of disadvantaged children throughout the United States," two items signed by Gillian Anderson are currently up for auction on eBay. The first item is an Official Rosie O'Donnell Show coffee mug. Click on either link to see a picture and/or bid on that particular item. Both auctions conclude at 12 Noon Pacific Time on Christmas Eve, December 24.Gillian signed the items backstage after her December 19 appearance on Rosie's syndicated talk show.

FX New Year's Marathon

Fourteen episodes of 'The X-Files' will be broadcast, beginning at 12 Noon Eastern/Pacific time and concluding at 2 AM the following morning. The channel is now reporting the episodes will be the first fourteen of Season One.

Anderson Gets Two Nominations

According to Variety.com, Gillian Anderson has received two nominations for the fifth annual Golden Satellite Awards, to be presented by the International Press Academy at a ceremony held Jan. 14 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her efforts in The X-Files & she is also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for her work on The House of Mirth.

Gillian Aids Homeless Campaign

The Official X-Files Site reports that "The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development unveiled 18 star-filled public service announcements as part of its 'Put a Face on Homelessness' media campaign...Gillian Anderson is one of many actors involved in making these television spots happen." CBS will be airing these through the winter.

VIA NEGATIVA 8x07

"Working without Scully’s input, Doggett and Skinner try to avert the mysterious murder spree of a drug induced, religious cult leader who leaves no trace of evidence at the crime scenes"

I would have to say that this was probably the best episode of the season so far, except for the fact that it was Scully-light. It was very dark and disturbing, and the cinematography was awesome! At the end, the blue light flashing, then darkness, set the perfect atmosphere for the scene. Robert Patrick did a great job, considering Gillian Anderson's lack of screen time in the episode. Skinner was in full force as well (Gotta love that man) and even the Lone Gunman made a long awaited re-appearance. I just wish they had explained what actually happened with Scully a little more. We were lead to believe that it had to do with the baby, but not quite sure exactly what. Shouldn't she be showing, at least a little, by now anyway? Mulder references were good as well...just too little and far between. This season was supposed to be focused on the search for Mulder and Scully's pregnancy, both of which have seemed to take a backseat to MOTW episodes. I'm guessing that Chris Carter will be making up for a lot at the end of the season. Well...enough of my ranting, until the next show!! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!

SHIPPER'S CORNER

In Honor of the holiday season...I thought that I would put this scene from How The Ghosts Stole Christmas.

(There is a knocking sound. He looks up first, then realizes it is his door. He looks around the corner of the wall, then shuts off the TV and opens the door. It is SCULLY, also still dressed.

SCULLY: I, uh... I couldn't sleep. I was, um... ( sighing )

(MULDER puts his arm around her shoulders and pulls her into the apartment and closes the door. They are both exhausted.)

MULDER: Come in. Aren't you supposed to be opening Christmas gifts with your family

SCULLY: Mulder... None of that really happened out there tonight... That was all in our heads, right?

MULDER: (unsure of what to say) I-it must have been.

SCULLY: Mmm. Not that, uh, my only joy in life is proving you wrong.

MULDER: When have you proved me wrong?

SCULLY: Well... Why else would you want me out there with you?

MULDER: You didn't want to be there?

(SCULLY has no answer. They both think about it.)

MULDER: (self-analyzing) Oh, that's, um... That's self-righteous and... narcissistic of me to say, isn't it?

SCULLY: No, I mean... Maybe I did want to be out there with you.

(They look at each other for a moment.)

MULDER: Now, um... I know we said that we weren't going to exchange gifts but, uh... I got you... a little something.

(With a shy smile, he holds out a small wrapped tubular present - about the size of a short paper towel roll insert.)

SCULLY: Mulder...

MULDER: Merry Christmas.

SCULLY: Well, I got you a little something, too.

(Embarrassed she holds out a small rectangular wrapped gift - size of a small book. Or a video. He chuckles as they take each other's presents. He shakes his, and she grins happily, then like kids they run over to the couch and begin opening their gifts as the camera pans away outside the window through the falling snow.)

BING CROSBY: Have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

*transcript from Inside The X: The X Files Transcript Archive

Snoggers Column

By: ~ddga4ever~ <ddga4ever@edsamail.com.ph>

What a tiring week! This week is the last minute for Christmas shopping and what do you expect? More people in the mall!!! Greetings from a Filipino X-Phile to all fellow X-Philes around the world! I would like to say "Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon" meaning Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year in Filipino.

So what's the latest news for snoggers? Ok I heard that Blue Piper strikes again! This time is shocking news...really shocking news. Ok I leave the judgment unto you whether you will believe this or not...she just chatted with David Duchovny in ICQ??? And David Duchovny trusted her??? Gee! That's something...I will sum up what I have heard. As I said, she chatted with DD in ICQ (Wondering how she got his ICQ number? My answer is I don't know!) and asked some questions (of course!). According to Blue Piper, DD is a very nice person, and really has a sense of humor. It started as chit chat but now they have chatted for 3 hours! Blue Piper said that they talked more about Gillian Anderson than his life with his wife, Téa Leoni. Ok, one day she received a call but she was not at home. Her grandma said it was David. Three weeks later, she received a call but this time, she got it and it was David! She talked with him about the stolen picture of DD and GA kissing. But she said that she wouldn't let everyone to show it because she respects his privacy and DD said thank for not letting it out. Blue Piper sent pictures to David and he signed one of his pictures. She asked if David gave another copy to GA, he said yes. She asked if he really loves GA, he just laughed...[ok ok you know the saying that the first instinct is always the correct one ;)]

Even though I'm a snogger, there are still doubts. Was the call true or not? There are so many questions still left unanswered. Well, who knows?

Another one...I heard that DD didn't go to the premiere night of "Family Man" [latest movie of his wife]. Many snoggers said that they might have a marital problem with his wife and maybe DD will go to the premiere night of "The House of Mirth" [GA’s new movie] instead. I guess he is busy doing his movie, "Evolution"...

*For more comments and suggestion, feel free to write to my email addy that was mentioned above*

Mulderisms/Scullyisms

By the Editor (Xanderfrohike@yahoo.com)

Mulder: Who cut the cheese?

Scully: Since you won't be making it to the conference.

Mulder: Par-tay!

Scully: However, I must remind you, this goes against the bureau's policy of male and female agents consorting in the same motel room while on assignment.

Mulder: Try any of that Tailhook crap on me Scully, and I'll kick your ass.

Scully: You know, Mulder, sometimes I think some work on your communication skills wouldn't be such a bad idea.

Mulder: I'll be back soon, and we can build a tower of furniture.

(from Detour)

Mulder: Hey Scully, is this demonstration of boyish agility turning you on at all?

(from Schizogeny)

Mulder: You didn't find a talking doll, did you Scully?

Scully: No, no . . . course not, uh . . .

Mulder: I would suggest that you should check the back of the doll for a . . a . . . plastic ring with a string on it. That would be my first . . . (click) Hello?

(from Chinga)

Closing Notes

This is the last newsletter of 2000! Time for some rest and relaxation during the holiday week. Yeah right. But hey, forget all my pessimistic ramblings at the top of this newsletter. Everyone have a happy holiday and I will be writing you as soon as my staff gets back in the office. Enjoy Hollywood AD! The Truth is out there!!