Tuesday, September 09, 2008

On The Fringe

The next generation's X-Files is created by JJ Abrams, which means that enigmatic symbolism and vague, omniscient super-corporations are abound. The pilot, which I just finished watching, brings our main cast together as FBI Agent Not-Sydney-Bristow tries to save her partner-boyfriend as his skin evaporates. (Crystallizes?)

The boyfriend in question is played by none other than Mark Valley. Valley, who seems to flock toward roles that consists of him doing mostly nothing, would probably be recognized by fans of Boston Legal. (Where he did nothing as well.)

As it happens, spoiler alert, he dies after being cured. (Going into details would really ruin it.) Suffice to say, he won't be in the rest of the season. Or will he? As Ghola Boyfriend perhaps?

Nevertheless, Mr Valley, if you're done wasting your talents and happen to be offered the role of Captain America, please take it.

We'd all be very grateful.

1 comment:

blueguitar said...

Mark who? :-) Seriously though, he really COULD be Captain American. Though Tony Stark will still be tougher and smarter than him.