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Unclear and Present Danger

Unclear and Present Danger

X-Files: Fight the Future

Sep 5, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min · 11 segments

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John discuss the 1998 **X-Files** movie, directed by Rob Bowman with a screenplay by X-Files creator Chris Carter. Starring…

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John discuss the 1998 **X-Files** movie, directed by Rob Bowman with a screenplay by X-Files creator Chris Carter. Starring, obviously, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the **X-Files** movie tells a convoluted story of hidden aliens, government plots, a secret cabal of evil rich people and a global conspiracy. It is a perfect encapsulation of 1990s conspiracism and we had a great time discussing it. Episodes come out every two weeks, so check back then for an episode on **Saving Private Ryan**, Steven Spielberg’s World War II action thriller. And over at the Patreon, we have an episode on **Confirmation**, the 2016 drama on the confirmation of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. You can find that at patreon.com/unclearpod.

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John discuss the 1998 **X-Files** movie, directed by Rob Bowman with a screenplay by X-Files creator Chris Carter. Starring…

Speakers: John GanzHostJamelle BouieHost

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Introducing the 1998 X-Files Film2:52 – 5:40

Jamelle BouieHost

2:52

On this week's episode of the podcast, we watch the 1998 X-Files movie directed by Rob Bowman with a screenplay by Chris Carter.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:01

Chris Carter being the creator of the X-Files television series.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:07

I have no idea who Rob Bowman is, and I'm going to go look real quick to see what else he has done.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:11

He is still living, still working.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:14

And his work includes he was a director on the television shows 21 Jump Street, Star Trek Next Generation, MacGyver, Alien Nation.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:24

This is all stuff I watched when I was a kid.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:27

Quantum Leap, a show that I love, and The X-Files as well.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:34

Not film.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:36

He's directed four movies.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:38

In addition to The X-Files movie, he directed 1993's Airborne, which is about

3:45

skating.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:46

Were there two movies about skating in the 90s?

3:49

At least.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:51

It was big.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:51

Yeah.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:54

Okay, so Airborne, which has Jack Black in it and Seth Green.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:58

Is that something?

3:59

I don't

Jamelle BouieHost

4:00

remember.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:02

Reign of Fire in 2002, which I remember.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:04

It's the Matthew McConaughey movie with dragons.

4:08

Oh, my God.

4:09

I totally forgot that existed.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:13

I've never seen it, but I know of it.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:15

I remember the commercials quite well.

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Introducing the 1998 X-Files Film2:52 – 5:40

Jamelle BouieHost

2:52

On this week's episode of the podcast, we watch the 1998 X-Files movie directed by Rob Bowman with a screenplay by Chris Carter.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:01

Chris Carter being the creator of the X-Files television series.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:07

I have no idea who Rob Bowman is, and I'm going to go look real quick to see what else he has done.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:11

He is still living, still working.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:14

And his work includes he was a director on the television shows 21 Jump Street, Star Trek Next Generation, MacGyver, Alien Nation.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:24

This is all stuff I watched when I was a kid.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:27

Quantum Leap, a show that I love, and The X-Files as well.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:34

Not film.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:36

He's directed four movies.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:38

In addition to The X-Files movie, he directed 1993's Airborne, which is about

3:45

skating.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:46

Were there two movies about skating in the 90s?

3:49

At least.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:51

It was big.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:51

Yeah.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:54

Okay, so Airborne, which has Jack Black in it and Seth Green.

Jamelle BouieHost

3:58

Is that something?

3:59

I don't

Jamelle BouieHost

4:00

remember.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:02

Reign of Fire in 2002, which I remember.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:04

It's the Matthew McConaughey movie with dragons.

4:08

Oh, my God.

4:09

I totally forgot that existed.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:13

I've never seen it, but I know of it.

Jamelle BouieHost

4:15

I remember the commercials quite well.

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