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   "Morgoth's Curse"  wrote in message   
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   > On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:35:58 -0500, "David Milligan"   
   >  wrote:   
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   >>> < Snip Lucy's ruminations on Spartacus >   
   >>>   
   >>> My gut call says that this series won't last long.  Xena lasted six   
   >>> seasons because it did not take itself seriously.  Paradoxically, it   
   >>> was able to explore some serious issues because it was camp fantasy.   
   >>> Spartacus, however, to judge from Lucy's comments, seems to be trying   
   >>> to explore serious issues through a story based on blood and gore.  It   
   >>> won't work:  Testosterone and intelligence just don't mix.  Once the   
   >>> novelty has worn off, I suspect that show will only appeal to action   
   >>> fans and that is always a fickle audience.   
   >>>   
   >>> Morgoth's Curse   
   >>   
   >>        Good points, but it has been renewed for a second season. But   
   >> that's   
   >>not to say it won't be pulled if the ratings aren't there.   
   >   
   > I also neglected to mention in my original post that, in all   
   > candor, Lucy's judgment is not exactly enviable in regard to merit of   
   > films and television.  XWP was her only successful series and even   
   > that was a spin-off from an established series.  Every role since has   
   > been somewhat less than stellar (even her successful stint on   
   > Battlestar Galatica was not well known beyond the science-fiction   
   > community.)  In other words, if Lucy was a stockbroker, I would be   
   > reluctant to buy any stock that she chose.  There is no doubt that she   
   > truly loves acting and she has achieved a certain immortality as Xena,   
   > but I do not believe she will ever be included among the truly gifted   
   > actresses.   
   >   
   > Morgoth's Curse   
      
               Can't really argue with you, but I'm sure the legions of Lucy   
   fans would go to the mat about it. As many countries as Xena aired, Lucy   
   does have fans worldwide. And the Xena conventions are always sold out.   
           I bought two of her concert DVDs, and even though Lucy DOES have a   
   terrific stage presence, her voice is only average. But she has the ability   
   to select songs that fit her vocal range.   
      
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