X Files: 3 (s2 e7)

Summary: Vampires! (in 1994) Mulder reopens the X Files by removing the plastic coverings on the file cabinets and filing Scully’s abduction case. While working the vampire case, Mulder is wearing Scully’s necklace and behaving a bit reckless. Location: Los Angeles, California Coroner to Mulder as he talks about a vampire dying by exposure to … Read more

Underbelly

The new restaurant Underbelly opened up about the same time (about 6 months ago) as the adjoining beer bar Hay Merchant.  I’ve been to Hay Merchant many times, but haven’t yet managed to make it to Underbelly. Recently my mother mentioned “the new restaurant at Waugh and Westheimer”, so last night when we went out … Read more

X Files: Ascension (s2 e6)

Summary: Part 2, Scully is abducted by Duane Berry after they remove and inspect suspicious metal fragments from his body. Scully is subsequently abducted by aliens and/or the government. (a plot line necessitated by Gillian Anderson’s pregnancy) Mulder becomes suspicious of Krycek who disappears. Skinner reopens X Files. Location: Washington, D.C.; Rixeyville, Virginia; Warrenton, Virginia

X Files: Duane Barry (s2 e5)

Summary: Written and directed by series creator Chris Carter, Mulder assists in a hostage situation by an alien abductee. Or maybe he’s a brain damaged Phyneas Gauge analog. Part 1 of 2. Location: Marrion, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia Guest Actors: Steve Railsback (played Charles Manson in Helter Skelter), CCH Pounder (Mrs. Frederic currently in Warehouse 13)

X Files: Sleepless (s2 e4)

Summary: Mulder gets tipped off to a suspicious death, and asks Skinner to be assigned to it. This leads to our introduction to Alex Krycek who assists him on the case. Participants in a sleep disorder study are being killed off mysteriously. The first appearance of Mr. X, a replacement for Deep Throat. Some indication … Read more