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Renee O’Connor, Vegas showgirl

There are only so many times a girl can watch her Xena: Warrior Princess DVDs. Well, theoretically, there's a limit. I wouldn’t know. But if you’ve been hoping for something new from Renee O’Connor, there’s some good news — the DVD of her new film, a romantic comedy called Diamonds and Guns, was released this week.

When I talked to Renee at the Xena convention in January, she described the film, which she produced and stars in, as a female friendship flick about two women who go to Las Vegas thinking they’re auditioning for the Broadway show Cats. Turns out it’s actually a strip show called Kittens. Ooops. One of the women, played by New Zealand’s Helena Beaven, needs to get married to stay in the country, and ties the knot with a mobster’s son. Unfortunately, his family had other plans for him, and instead of a quickie divorce decides to opt for an even quicker execution.

Renee said her character spends pretty much the entire film either high on valium or sick with food poisoning. And a quick look at the official website suggests she also finds time to put on feathers and high heels.

Renee sadly affirmed at the Xena convention that there is no lesbian content in the movie, but then she brightened and said, “They’re really good friends, though.” I’ll take it. Of course, I’ll take anything if it comes with Renee O’Connor included. If you will, too, then go order the DVD. Do it soon and you’ll get a copy autographed by Renee herself. That means she’ll have touched it.

thescifibard's picture

OOOH!

Quote:

>she also finds time to put on feathers and high heels.

*gawps at the thought*

If only she were wearing JUST feathers and high heels!

Be still my beating heart! ;-)

christiekeith's picture

Renee O'Connor...

Yes, exactly.
Doc McG's picture

Renée!

Do it soon and you’ll get a copy autographed by Renee herself. That means she’ll have touched it.

Tee hee!

I saw Ms O'Connor at an XWP convention once and nearly peed my pants when she spoke to me.

 

My sig: while != although

JK_Singer's picture

Thx for the heads up!

YAY, best news in a looong time, thank you so much!!! I just ordered one, and I'm soo excited to see it.

haha I caught myself laughing out loud at the "that means she'll have touched it." remark, so sad, but so true (; 

"Even in death Gabrielle, I will never leave you"- Xena

RavenNation's picture

Awesome!

I am so going to order a copy.  It'll be good to see Renee in something new, plus an autographed copy... Not to mention the raffle she talks about on the site.  

Oh, and you can never watch too much Xena.  I was watching it a couple days ago, and will probably go watch some more now.

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