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The X Files: Memento Mori (1997)
Emmy nominated! 1997
Emmy-nominated "Memento Mori" (4.14, 1997) (co-written by Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan and John Shiban) This highly dramatic episode opens with an angst filled prologue by Agent Dana Scully. Her battle against this mysterious "cancer" is described in many emotional vignettes throughout the episode. Mulder's nonacceptance of the possibility of Scully dying is the driving force, because he'll basically go to any length to find out what's really wrong with her. The Ciggarrette Smoking man is here for the ride and Mulder is desperately trying to get information from him with the aid of Skinner. Here to help Mulder in the tight situations are the Lone Gunmen who provide a few lighter moments. Mulder has to make an extremely shady deal to acquire the cure for Scully. Her mother and brother are present for her support and their frustration with the situation is apparent, especially her brothers ideas of Mulder. Scully is a mere shell of herself towards the end of the episode, which the viewer can sympathize with. A great episode, not to miss.
Casino Royale (2006)
A king of a Bond film.
Few times has an addition to a franchise brought in so many new viewers. Fewer times has a Bond film lived up to its own hype and stunned so many die hard fans.
Martin Campbell's expert eye comes into play here, bringing to life a script that would have easily turned out bad. Although many a critic have talked about a lack of new directions for a bond film to go, Campbell's direction and WGA's script show this is not certainly not the case.
Daneil Craig has longed been criticized for being a "wimp" and failing to drive a stick correctly. He is comfortable in his portrayal as Bond and he brings a certain kind of confidence to the screen which makes his performance not only believable, but possibly the best Bond portrayal since Connery.
Unfortunately many scenes often have a hint of unbelievability to them, but thankfully the delivery is as smooth as a bullet. This Bond has its share of colorful characters, including a man with a bloody tear. Bond's leading lady, played this time around by the stunningly beautiful Eva Green, is herself a driving force in the film which speaks well of the casting director.
This time around Bond has outdone itself and it shows by the extreme number of positive comments and critic reviews.
Be prepared for an excellent film that will not disappoint. -
8/10