I never watched the X-Files when it originally aired. In 2008, my wife and I saw the most recent X-Files movie at the theater and I left hooked. For the next three months or so I watched nothing but X-Files, making it through seven of the nine seasons. Why did I stop? Burnout. Watching one show exclusively for three months is not the same as watching it over nine years.
About three weeks ago I was re-arranging my DVDs and looked at my X-Files collection. Something clicked and I started watching it again. I’m up to season three. This is not the first time I’ve been compulsive about a particular show or channel. About 10 years ago I spent an entire winter watching the Golf Channel. I like golf. But part of the appeal was watching them play in places like Dubai, Australia and Hawaii, which are sunny and warm while we suffer through winter. For much of 2002 and 2003 I watched nothing but C-Span. When the NFL network first aired, I watched it non-stop for about three months. Last year I borrowed nearly every DVD from the public library that that interested me and didn’t bother with cable (except Yankee games) for the better part of six months. Prior to my X-Files fixation, I was on a college basketball binge.
On a related note, I also sometimes watch movies repeatedly. Some I’ve watched 25 times or more include Citizen Cane, Casablanca, My Cousin Vinny, The Queen (I’ve probably watched it 100 times), A Few Good Men (also about 100 times), Fog of War, Las Vegas Vacation, The DaVinci Code and The Burbs.
My family thinks this is all very strange, especially my temporary obsession with C-Span and The Queen.
Let me know what you think.
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3 comments:
I get made fun of constantly in my house for watching the golf channel. Bu then I point out the views from these wonderful, warm places in the middle of winter, it makes me relax, and not hate what is going on outside my so much. I need warmth, even if it is only an illusion...
What the heck is "The Queen"? I will have to look that one up before I think you are strange, like your kids do.
You'll have to tell me about The Queen because I have been wanting to see it, but haven't had the time.
I wish I had the time and energy to stay up and watch more movies and/or TV shows.
The one TV show I used to watch regularly was Alias. Since that show ended, I have filled the void with "24". Other than the news, that is the only TV show I watch.
As far as movies go, one of my favorite movies and books is Gone with the Wind.
I understand the X-Files obsession. I loved the X-Files. The show I really like now is Fringe (Which is The X-Files on steroids). Fringe is a little more graphic than X-Files, but it has that strange vibe you get with Molder and Scully.
I also liked to watch the Golf Channel, but I could never understand why, I don't know if it was because of the locations, the people,or just the following of the little white ball. My children did not understand the facination either.
I enjoyed your blog.
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