Sports The Star: April 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Rollerball (1975)

Just finished watching the original Rollerball movie, well worth staying up for in my opinion....always loved this film, ever since hearing Bach's "Toccat in D Minor" in the ads and seeing the poster blurb:

"In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there will be Rollerball."

Set in 2018, crime and wars have been eradicated. Various Corporations rule the globe. The masses are controlled by the violent, brutal game known as Rollerball. Rollerball's star player is Johnathan E (played by James Caan) a veteran of the sport for ten years. But to the powers-that-be of this futuristic world, Johnathan's continued success is an anathema to their Corporate ethos, and led by the sinister, manipulative Bartholomew (John Housman), they scheme to retire him - one way or another.

Whenever I hear corporate jargon like There's No 'I' In 'TEAM' I always think of Rollerball, and considering this film was made in 1975, it seems more prophetic today.

PS: I won't even bother with the 2002 remake....

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Jade Goody...the Musical???

The life of Jade Goody, the 27 year-old reality TV star who died last month of cervical cancer, will be the subject of a forthcoming musical, according to Danny Hayward, her former business partner.
A TV talent show to find an "ordinary girl" to play Jade is being planned.
TV plan to find Jade musical star

I'm not going to comment on the late Jade Goody.
But with all due respect, wouldn't a donation to the cancer charities represent a more lasting legacy?

Friday, April 24, 2009

Roger Federer Tennis player pictures and images

Roger Federer wallpaper

Roger Federer crying

Roger Federer watching ball

picture of Roger Federer

Roge Federer and Mercedes-Benz

Roger Federer with girlfriend

Roger Federer australian open

Roger federer Nike tennis

Roger federer Dubai Tennis

Roger federer married?

Roger Federer images

More Tennis players

The Damned FA....

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas and Hull boss Phil Brown are charged with improper conduct by the Football Association (FA).
The charges relate to Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup fifth round replay win over Hull.
Fabregas did not play because of injury, but came on to the pitch at the final whistle and was implicated in a spitting controversy with Hull assistant Brian Horton.
Fabregas and Brown charged by FA

This is absolute nonsense from the FA, who should be ashamed of themselves.

That paragon of virtue Wayne Rooney, rants at the referee and punches a corner flag after being sent off in United's defeat at Fulham, and what was the response from the mighty Football Association?
SWEET FA!!! The silence was deafening (so much for their "Respect" campaign then)....

However, it appears this august body now wants to nail Fabregas for coming onto his own pitch after the match, wearing his street clothes (a black hoodie jacket, jeans and trainers), appearing belligerent towards the Hull players and allegedly spitting in the general vicinity of Brian Horton.
What a farce!!!
(PS: I can't believe that I congratulated Hull's entry into the Premiership last year - now I hope they get relegated)

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Happy Saint George's Day

Still feeling low about Arsenal at present (and Tuesday's 4-4 draw with Liverpool didn't help either), but just wanted to say a quick "Happy Saint George's Day".

While I understand fears about St George being hijacked by racist elements, a muted response to celebrate the day of England's patron saint isn't the answer, either.

Saint George represents ALL English citizens. Making St George's Day a public holiday would be a good start to reclaim him from the far right...
Dr John Sentamu calls for public holiday on St George's Day