Talk:The Beginning (The X-Files)

Aspect ratio

This is the first episode to use wide screen format, at least as downloaded from itunes. Does anybody have any background information on this, since widescreen television sets weren't even a blip on the radar in 1998? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.234.198.222 (talk) 21:02, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

(answer a year later) Probably just an artistic decision; maybe wanted to "feel" more like the movie, since that was what had just preceded this episode in the storyline. --LarryJeff (talk) 17:32, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

GA Review

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Reviewer: Ruby2010 (talk · contribs) 15:50, 28 March 2012 (UTC)

Will review soon. Ruby 2010/2013 15:50, 28 March 2012 (UTC)

• No need for the Vancouver link (see WP:OVERLINK). Same for Los Angeles, California, United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland
• Why the quotes when mentioned the feature film?
• it's -> it is; doesn't -> does not (don't use contractions)
• Who is The Black-Haired Man? Is there a relevent wikilink for him? Add the actor's name?
• Indeed, the very first shot of the episode—a long look into the sun was—intended by Carter to "boldly announce the show's arrival in Southern California." -?> Indeed, the very first shot of the episode—a long look into the sun—was intended by Carter to "boldly announce the show's arrival in Southern California.
• new co-Executive Producer -> new co-executive producer
• Wikilink David Duvhovny in pre-production section
• Make sure the first mention of Spotnitz includes his name and a wikilink in production section
• the writers sought... the writers sought (needs switching up)
• No need to say Carter is the series creator twice; also avoid wikilinking him more than once in the article body
• Wikilink to Southern California Edison
• The episode was the second highest rated episode of the sixth season Removed bolded (or input "The Beginning")
• "The episode received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, ranging from largely positive to negative". I think this statement could be written differently. Maybe "Critical reception to the episode was divided, as reviews ranged from largely positive to negative"
• Remove that X-Files link in reception section (I think it's already linked plenty above!)

I'll place the review on hold for seven days. Thanks, Ruby 2010/2013 22:40, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

OK, I believe I've addresses all the concerns. Thanks a ton for reviewing this article!--Gen. Quon (talk) 02:35, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

Made some of the unresolved edits myself. Looks good, passing for GA. Nice work, Ruby 2010/2013 20:00, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

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