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So Gina Torres is reduced to playing a weak chick on "24"
Tuesday, February 24, 2004

My roommate turned on "24" and I was amazed to see Gina Torres on the screen. As I am not a fan of the show (how much can happen to one guy in a three day period before he goes completely insane?) I had no idea she played a reaccuring character on it. It was so bizarre to watch her nearly break down and cry as an only slightly intimidating man lightly interrogated her. I kept expecting her to pull a gun and say something catchy. But then, not every character she'll get to play will be as kick ass as Zoey. And by the way, I know she has bills to pay, but what's with her taking FOX's dirty dirty money??

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Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:18 PM

THRAWN


Yeah, I really like that she's so versatile - I actually view it as a positive, it makes her a better actress in my eyes to be able to do the strong as well as the weak.

Also, 24 doesn't run successive days - a year passes between seasons 1 and 2, and three years pass between 2 and 3. I really like the show, especially this day.

Thursday, February 26, 2004 11:21 AM

ARAWAEN


She was pretty awesome in the first season of Alias as well.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:42 AM

ASTRIANA


Don't forget her role as Cleopatra in Herc/Xena... Talk about a strong lady!

Anyway, I suspect that if you have a contract with the network, you have to take their money, dirty or not. Just think of it as poetic justice that F*x will have to keep paying her until she quits to work on the movie... Then Universal can pay her to reprise ZOE!!!


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