TMC
05-27-2013, 06:36 PM
http://whatculture.com/tv/the-x-files-5-reasons-why-it-should-return-and-4-ways-to-bring-it-back.php
The world is a chaotic place. It’s always been like that – but some people feel that the world is just changing too rapidly (and not necessarily for the better). A global financial crisis, political instability, violence, austerity – these are just some of the words you’ll hear thrown around today. These global events have led many to question authority, mistrust corporations/businesses, and protest their government. Conspiracy theories are now common place and have grown very quickly since the turmoil of war and terrorism has embroiled countries across the globe.
What does this all mean for our zeitgeist? What popular culture totem can be best used to fictionalize and contextualize society’s growing cynicism, anger, and mistrust?
The X-Files.
The following are five reasons why the show needs to return and four ways to bring it back for today’s audience. And yes, Fox – I am available to work on the show! Fox, the network that is, not Mulder!
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/the-x-files-5-reasons-why-it-should-return-and-4-ways-to-bring-it-back.php#SjAYMuWwRsyyyHwo.99
The world is a chaotic place. It’s always been like that – but some people feel that the world is just changing too rapidly (and not necessarily for the better). A global financial crisis, political instability, violence, austerity – these are just some of the words you’ll hear thrown around today. These global events have led many to question authority, mistrust corporations/businesses, and protest their government. Conspiracy theories are now common place and have grown very quickly since the turmoil of war and terrorism has embroiled countries across the globe.
What does this all mean for our zeitgeist? What popular culture totem can be best used to fictionalize and contextualize society’s growing cynicism, anger, and mistrust?
The X-Files.
The following are five reasons why the show needs to return and four ways to bring it back for today’s audience. And yes, Fox – I am available to work on the show! Fox, the network that is, not Mulder!
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/the-x-files-5-reasons-why-it-should-return-and-4-ways-to-bring-it-back.php#SjAYMuWwRsyyyHwo.99