X-Files Case Review (Book Club) Cases 009 - 012.
2025.01.18 06:46 StarKeysRep X-Files Case Review (Book Club) Cases 009 - 012.
To learn more about our little book club, please visit the original post for Case Review. You may see last week's cases here. And of course, there will be definite spoilers.
Good evening, agents. I want to try something new this week, by keeping this brief, well, brief. I've really enjoyed having the in depth conversation in the comments. You all have had some very interesting perspectives, and it's been so lovely chatting with you. With that being said, let's dive in.
Case 009 "Space," is an interstellar horror based on the Martian "face" found in the Cydonia region of Mars, way back in the year 1976. Of course, when the episode debuted in 1993, it wasn't so long ago. I remember being a child in the 90's, I was obsessed with all things space. Venus was my favorite planet (after our own, of course,) and I could list for you all the planets, their known number of natural satellites at the time, and their approximate circumference, distance from the sun, and other fun facts. (No, I didn't have many friends, why do you ask?) I was convinced I'd be an astronaut, until I realized one Christmas, when I was gifted a book about space, that I am terrified of space. I had pieces of paper carefully placed over pictures of the heavenly bodies, so I could read the information without feeling like I was going to be sucked into another world. Scary stuff, when you're six. Never mind that I'm 32 and still have that same fear. I remember learning about the Martian face in science class and wondering what it could be. Turns out, pareidolia. This episode touches on all that childhood wonder- was there really life on Mars? And how spooky would that be, to know that there could have been life not unlike ours just 60 million miles away.
The Challenger space shuttle had just failed in '86, and anxieties about space travel and the potential of loss of human life weighed heavy on the world thereafter. This episode touches on those sentiments, with a haunting twist. While I overall enjoyed the episode, the graphics are pretty bad- even for the time. I also dislike how Scully is basically in the background the whole time.
Case 010 "Fallen Angel" continues with the extraterrestrial vibe and a focus on Mulder. Seriously, loves me some Mulderberry, but me also loves me some Scully-wully. Why for less Scully-wully? Why for? This episode starts rather slow and pensive, which is how I know an episode is going to be good. Seriously, the best episodes have minimal dialogue in the beginning. It's like someone told them "shut up and look sexy," and they did and it was good. This episode also introduces a fan favorite, Max Fenig. He's cute, hello? Also, what is it about absolute dorks that gets me? Basically, show me a shy nerd with a heart of gold and a timid smile and I'll devote my life to them. Oh yeah something something government distrust, coverups, our heroes are learning that you can trust no one. We also get more info on Deepthroat, and how he might not actually be a friend afterall.
Case 011 "Eve" is an absolute classic. Fans of the show don't just like this episode, they love it- and for good reason. Harriet Sansom Harris plays Eve 6, 7, and 8 and her acting chops are no joke. I was so shook by her that I had to Google her, and it turns out homegirl is a graduate of Julliard. Yeah. Julliard. The elite arts school. Insane. I also thought she looked hella familiar, and that's because she played a small role in the wonderful 90's Addams Family film- as mother to certified valley girl Amanda Buckman. You know, the blond girl who you were so glad Wednesday got even with? Shook, y'all. Shook. Anyway, she's fantastic and I'm really upset the Eves didn't get more episodes. This is also the episode where we get the classic Da Fuq? Scully face. Bless. I love this episode. Also can we talk about how awkward Scully is with kids and how paternal Mulder is? Damn, he had me ready to start a family.
And finally, for your consideration, Case 012 "Fire." This episode has everything- a salty beyotch with a posh British accent, exposing a scorned lover to their greatest fear for her own pleasure, a kind of hot homicidal maniac with the supernatural gift of pyrokinesis (so I guess he's literally hot too?), and Mulder Chest Hair!!!! HOOOOOOO YEAH, BABY!!! MAMA LIKE! His nipples should come with a warning label. And later on, he wears glasses and he looks so freaking cute. Damn him. We get some Mulder Vulnerability this episode, which is always fantastic. He's afraid of fire, my sweet baby, but I promise the burning flames of my love are nothing to fear. I'm also willing to fight anyone who thinks Scully was even a bit jealous this episode- she was definitely just annoyed. There's zero attraction between the two at this point, and I appreciate that. Cecil deserved another episode, as well. think of how many C and D tier episodes, mere filler, could have been an Eve or Cecil episode instead? I mean the man survived sixth degree burns.
So, agents! What did you think? Which of these four was your favorite? I'd definitely say Eve is my favorite. I really enjoyed it. Do you have a least favorite? Fallen Angel is alright, but if I absolutely had to pick a least favorite of the four, it'd be that. Stay tuned for Saturday the 25th's review, where we'll be going over 013, 014, 015, and 016! ("Beyond the Sea," "Gender Bender," "Lazarus," and "Young At Heart," respectively.)
Off to a cold shower, Director of Case Review, Star.
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2025.01.18 06:46 liftymikey Are these pants too long/ bunched up at the bottom?
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2025.01.18 06:46 Ill_Year_7852 35 [M4F] #nyc College prof looking for submissive student
All the college students coming back to campus has gotten me riled up so I am turning to Reddit to find a college student to have some fun with.
I am dominant and looking for submissive students whether grad or undergrad. My favorite part of the fantasy is that power dynamic - being older, more intelligent, accomplished… I would love to teach the right student how to be good for me. The other great part is the taboo, people get fired over this… what better secret than fuck to a student in my office?
Some favorite fantasies include: having my dick sucked while I grade her paper, fucking her after class, cumming in before class, or making her strip for me during office hours. Hopefully you enjoy swallowing and being bred. Raw fucking during office hours? Remote vibrator and cold calling or during a presentation? Anal in the library? I’d love to hear about some of your fantasies, I bet you’ve been cooped up all winter break…
If that sounds like you and I hope it does… then please message with your major and age.
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2025.01.18 06:46 Virtual_Squirrel9449 Looking for passionate and creative individuals to shape our community city will open on January 31st!
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2025.01.18 06:46 Leather-Paramedic-10 RIP interaction
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2025.01.18 06:46 __carla What do you call this move?
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2025.01.18 06:46 AdmirableCulture4644 Got a crush on this girl and need some advice on how to approach her
So my bachelor's classes just started a few days back, and i met this girl, she didnt know the bus to go to chabahil, so i dropped her to the stoppage. What started as a act of help, slowly started to get over me and i developed a crush over her. I have her number which she gave me herself but she is not on social media and all. As far as ik she just uses whatsapp and i am gonna open one soon. But i dont want my classmates to get a hint of my liking towards her or class ma halla huncha and she'll feel uncomfortable. I want to be subtle yet effective. Any advices would help.
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2025.01.18 06:46 ElectronicBacon Seeking Feedback on Proposed Health Safety Policy for Our UU Intentional Community
TL;DR:
We're proposing a health safety policy for our community to enhance resident safety, including required vaccinations (COVID-19, Influenza, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis A & B, Tdap), testing, and clear quarantine guidelines. Despite pushback from the housing board—who see the pandemic as over, fear lawsuits, and have anti-vaccine residents—I believe these measures are crucial to prevent illnesses like shingles, the flu, and COVID-19.
Some UU friends have mentioned the 4th Principle ("A free and responsible search for truth and meaning") as a reason not to get vaccinated, but I feel that Sunday services or someone's own apartment/house are different from shared communal housing. Your feedback and advice are welcome.
I'm reaching out for feedback on a proposed health safety policy for our UU intentional community. Our goal is to enhance resident safety and well-being while respecting privacy and addressing the nuances of our shared living environment.
Current Safety Measures:
Activity Restrictions:
Proposed Health Safety Requirements for New Residents:
Vaccinations (per CDC guidelines):
Testing and Notification:
Implementation Plan:
Why This Matters:
We share multiple communal spaces, increasing our vulnerability to disease transmission. Examples include:
Regional Practices:
Public Health Support:
Influenza Vaccine:
Pneumococcal Vaccine:
Shingrix (Shingles) Vaccine:
Additional Vaccines:
UU Principles in Action:
Our proposed health safety policy aligns with our Unitarian Universalist principles:
1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person.
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Challenges with the Housing Board:
At a recent board meeting, there was pushback from the board. Some members view the pandemic as over, and there are current residents who are anti-vaccine. Additionally, the board is concerned about potential lawsuits for mishandling medical records and violating HIPAA regulations. While I deeply sympathize with their commitment to serving our community, their approach often focuses more on minimizing organizational risk than addressing the genuine human dynamics and safety concerns that shape our daily community life. But I don’t want COVID again, shingles, or the flu.
Some UU friends have mentioned the 4th Principle ("A free and responsible search for truth and meaning") as a reason not to get vaccinated, but I feel that Sunday services are different from shared communal housing.
I welcome your questions, advice, and discussion about these safety measures and how best to communicate with our UU housing board.
Thank you for your input and support!
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2025.01.18 06:46 theone3883 Rabia Ali famous Instagramer
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2025.01.18 06:46 fuutarou2 my iceberg...lots of anime cv
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2025.01.18 06:46 ElRapido1 Dry conditions
Boys my dry conditions are 15 C and 55% Rh , it's ok ? This is the spot where i can stay stable. Today is the second day of dry
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2025.01.18 06:46 aimal1st is assassin wukong ever good?
everytime i try profane/eclipse over trinity/sunder it feels infinitely worse.. vs squishies, tanks, when im way ahead, when im behind, etc.
I know it's a different play style and you cant popped much quicker.. but it feels like slightly more burst and it feels like with trinity sunder if im really ahead i can sometimes 1v2/v3 much more frequently.. where with profane sure I can pop a squishy adc/mid a bit faster, but at the cost of so much.
i look at probuilds or other high elo wukongs and see they also never really build it.
I play top btw.
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2025.01.18 06:46 In_Dust_We_Trust Co myślicie o patosamochodziarzach?
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2025.01.18 06:46 lowra_pakora Need savage reply of...
I am skinny (not too much), and in public ppl say "BHAI KUCH KHA PI LIYA KRO/ KHATA NHI H" Sometimes I ignr, sometime I reply (jb jayda hi bolte h)* my replies are "😒Nhi khata, sirf dekhta hu/ ye lo mera no. roz payment kr dena, apke nam ka kha lunga, apko meri chinta ho rhi h to itna bhi nhi kr sakte ?😄/ aab hr kisi ki body same thode na hota h" but some fkg ppl are irritating I need more savage reply so their mouth closed like someone gives them d!ck.
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2025.01.18 06:46 StraightStackin Darth Vader or Chewbacca in the sky before ending credits?
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2025.01.18 06:46 anorphirith Titanium build complete !
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2025.01.18 06:46 YuvrajJuneja-29 Not Bad Anymore. It got just released yesterday, it's good
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2025.01.18 06:46 49erFan300 Do you guys like my setup?
This is my new gaming setup with my asus vivobook that is customized with a RX 580 and an Intel pentinum cpu. With a gaming keyboard and mouse. Do you think I should get a monitor or mouse pad?
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2025.01.18 06:46 Potential10plus Team Luminous Sky when?
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2025.01.18 06:46 QuietKnightX To the Little Bird Who Stirs My Soul
There’s a peculiar beauty in the way you exist, as if you’re a song the universe forgot to finish. Your presence feels like a stolen secret a glimpse of something rare and untouchable, yet here you are, effortlessly real.
I’ve found myself thinking about you more than I intended, tracing the quiet moments where your essence lingers. You don’t just walk through a room; you rewrite its atmosphere. Like moonlight breaking through a dense forest, you illuminate everything in ways that are impossible to ignore.
It’s not just your laugh or the way your eyes seem to hold their own stories. It’s the way you make silence feel alive, how you make the simplest exchanges feel profound. You’re not just someone I notice you’re someone who reshapes my world.
If I were brave enough, I’d tell you that you are more than a fleeting thought, more than a passing dream. You’re the spark that reignites a weary heart, the gravity pulling me closer to something I don’t yet understand but deeply yearn for.
So here I am, unsure if these words will reach you or if they’ll dissolve like whispers in the wind. But if they do, know this: the thought of you isn’t just a momentary pause it’s a rhythm that I can’t stop hearing.
And perhaps, in some corner of your world, you’ll let me be more than a shadow in your periphery. Perhaps, someday, you’ll see me as I see you a masterpiece waiting to be admired for a lifetime.
Forever hoping, A soul captivated by yours
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2025.01.18 06:46 mackarony83 In the TCT mods you've played, who would you have voted for?
List as many mods as you want, you can even include upcoming/unreleased mods if you want as well!
My own list is as follows for released mods:
- 1920: Return to Normalcy - Warren Harding
- 1924: The Silent Decade - Robert La Follette
- 1928: Who but Hoover? - Herbert Hoover
- 1932: Happy Days Are Here Again! - Franklin D. Roosevelt
- 1948 Red - Henry Wallace
- 1952 Red - Sid McMath
- 1956 Red - John McCormack
- Midnight 1964 - Lyndon B. Johnson
- 1964N - Lyndon B. Johnson or Hubert Humphrey
- 1964: Viva Kennedy - John F. Kennedy
- 1968: Viva Kennedy - Lyndon B. Johnson
- 1972: Peace With Honor - All Dems except for George Wallace
- 1988 and 1992 Gore - Al Gore
- 1996 The End of History - Harris Wofford
- W. - All Dems except for Robert Byrd, Dick Gephardt, or Joe Lieberman
- 2004 Sundance - Al Gore
- 2012 Obamanation - Barack Obama
- 2012 Shattered - Hillary Clinton
- American Carnage - All Dems except for Tulsi Gabbard or Michael Bloomberg
- Green Mountain State - Howard Dean
- 2024: Democracy's Martyrdom - Dennis McDonough or Elizabeth Warren
- Things That Never Were - Bobby Kennedy, or if the ratfucking is exposed, I'd probably vote for either Nelson Rockefeller or John Lindsay
- Hope - Bill Clinton
- Icarus 2008 - Wesley Clark
- Madam President - Hillary Clinton
- Project 2024 - Joe Biden or Kamala Harris
- Astro 2024 - Joe Biden or Kamala Harris
2025.01.18 06:46 Bubbly-Pangolin-204 has it always been like this or is it cuz of the new insta update
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2025.01.18 06:46 Professional_Cup_395 Eu tenho medo de tudo
Eu tenho 19 anos e tenho medo de tudo que me deixe vulnerável mesmo que seja uma situação cotidiana como ir até um local em um ônibus Meu problema não é o ônibus mas a dependência de ter alguém comigo não consigo agir sozinho
Se eu tiver vontade de ir a pro praia mas meus amigos não tiverem a vontade eu não iria por estar sozinho e isso me causa ansiedade
No caso a praia é o ENEM
Alguém me ajuda?
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2025.01.18 06:46 ovictoroxo Timeless
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2025.01.18 06:46 No-Macaroon4365 AITK for having an open relationship with my girlfriend and then making a fuss about it and trying to break up now.
I 25M and my girlf 24F live together wanted to explore so we started trying open relationship. We were very secure about it and just had one condition- "we both wouldn't have sex with any of our friends or acquaintances because there should be no feelings involved with the third person." None of our friends know about it. It was our secret. It was going pretty well. She and I used to have people over at our house without any problem. Sometimes, we have had threeway too. We never even fought over it with each other. Last week, her male friend from her high school was in the city and wanted to meet her(not for sex, just for a regular catch up between friends as they hadn't met in long time after school). I was okay with it and she invited him to our home. Everything was fun and we 3 got pretty high after drinking alcohol while chatting about our lives. She started telling our secret to him. I was pretty high and I could not make sense of the room. They started cozying up with each other and started kissing in front of me after he got to know. All I remember is that I was laying down on the couch while they both started undressing and having sex with each other on the other side. The guy stayed over and left the next morning while I was still asleep. I confronted my girlfriend about having a deal about not sleeping with our friends or acquaintances. She justified her act by saying that she and the guy were practically strangers as they hadn't met or talked to each other in long time, so much has changed since then and they aren't sure if they would be meeting in future again as he is going back to US. She didn't have romantic feelings for him but she always found him hot and wanted to have sex with him once. I don't know if they have had a history in their school days or not. All I know is she broke the deal. She pacified me by saying that I can have sex with one of my or her friend for once to make it equal but I don't want it. We have been having squabbles over it since a week now. Am I being an asshole for being rigid about it? Should I make it equal with her? Should I leave her as she always wanted to have sex with him and I didn't know about it?
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