Hi Kerry. I just rented Split and thought it was a fascinating film. Have you seen it (I'm going to assume you have), and if so, what are your thoughts on it? I found James McAvoy to be fantastic in the role, and I can't imagine anyone else playing it better. Also, did you see The X-Files is getting another season with more than 6 episodes? I'm so excited! I hope you have a lovely day. :)
Sorry it took so long to answer. It’s nice to see you! *hugs you super tightly* I actually did see the movie, and I did think James was amazing (truly, in my opinion, he always is lol and is so underrated as an actor), but I didn’t particularly like the film. I thought it could have been a positive thing about people with mental illness, specifically dissociative identity disorder. But by making him into a monster, that basically others his character even further than he already is othered by virtue of having DID. It’s like saying you’re monstrous if you have a mental illness. I liked that they implied it was a “higher form” of human being and some sort of evolutionary transcendent thing, but in the end he just eats people you know? And innocent girls, nonetheless. Anyway, that’s kind of my whole take on it.
As far as TXF is concerned, yes! I’m super psyched. I’m actually doing a presentation in my contemporary class next week on the idea of the monstrous feminine and monstrous birth in TXF, so it’s on my mind constantly. But another season is great. I didn’t love 10, but it was better than 9, and to be honest I would just watch absolute crap they throw together if it’s got Mulder and Scully. Just wish they hadn’t broken up (which is only bc CC is an asshat). Hope you’re well!










