Roger Stages Dramatic Comeback In Monte Carlo Advances To Third Round!!!

My goodness, today the supreme world number one Roger Federer should of lost today to Spanish clay court specialist Ruben Ramirez-Hidalgo. I admire Roger’s effort today he was gliding and sliding on the slow red clay refusing to give up. Now of course, some people will say Ruben choked the match but I believe Roger won the match. Ruben let a 5-1 lead slip in the final set he also had a 5-4 30-15 lead he was two points from upsetting the great Roger Federer. Isn’t Roger just wonderful and amazing? Roger refused to give up he fought so hard to get back into the match I commend his fighting spirit.

However, Roger refused to give up he clawed his way back into the match for a dramatic 6-1 3-6 7-6 victory. Roger did make a ton of unforced errors but he also served and volleyed a lot in the match. Ramirez-Hidalgo is a Spanish clay court specialist and on the clay the Spaniards are just dangerous. Hidalgo reached the French Open fourth round before he can play on the slow red clay. Roger should be proud of himself that he was able to squeak through this match but he needs to play better in the next round.

Is Senator Barack Obama An Uppity Black Man?

Senator Barack Obama recently made a comment at an event in San Francisco about “bitterness” in the lower classes. Hillary Clinton John McCain, and the news media jumped on Senator Obama. First off, just look at Barack Obama he is a very attractive black man he’s tall, he’s fit, he’s wonderful. The press and Senator Obama’s enemies are now trying to brand him as the uppity educated Negro that is too distant from the masses.

Senator Obama is not W.E.B. Du Bois. If you want to read about a black elitist please read the works of W.E.B. Du Bois. Visit the local public library or bookstore and you will be shocked at the hypocrisy of W.E.B. Du Bois.

W.E.B. Du Bois was a snob he also wrote about the “talented tenth” which is the upper crust black elite. Du Bois view was only the “talented tenth” were the “only suitable “leaders” for the black race. Although W.E.B. Du Bois is very important because he founded the NAACP he also was very prejudiced against poorer people. Some scholars believe Du Bois appropriated aspects of white culture in relation to class and privilege.

Senator Obama appeals to me because I think he is so inspiring due to his hard work and determination. Now of course, Senator Obama is a gorgeous black man but he’s also a very intelligent black man. I admire Senator Obama a great deal because he is demonstrating to young blacks we can have dreams and we should strive for our dreams. Why can’t young blacks believe we can shatter the glass ceiling? The pernicious attitude of the mainstream media is that young blacks we should “stay in our place” at the back of the bus. The question remains when will it ever be the right time to advance forward in society? Well some people need to understand this is the year 2008 not the year 1955. We have a right to demand more for ourselves in terms of advancing our lives and political careers.

Senator Obama’s presence has made an incredible difference to me in so many ways. The racist tactics of the Clintons, Gloria Steinem, Geraldine Ferraro and other Democrats are a true eye opener. People complain about the Republicans but it is clear Democrats have no respect for black voters. It is time for black voters to explore new political options.

The media have always tried to frame Senator Obama as this “uppity black man” that is too distant from the masses. It is true that Senator Obama is very educated but so are the Clintons. Do people want political leaders that aren’t educated, that didn’t work hard for success? The double standards and the hypocrisy is incredible.

It is interesting that Senator Hillary Clinton and John McCain are slamming Barack calling him “bitter”. I just think its interesting the Clintons are incredibly well educated, very rich more rich then Senator Obama. Hillary Clinton used to be on the board for Walmart. The Clintons are America’s political aristocracy.

Roger Working Out!

My goodness just look at these photos of Roger Federer. Isn’t Roger Federer just so sexy and amazing? Just look at these pictures of the sexy tennis God Roger working out! Look at Roger’s hairy chest, thighs, and legs!!! Hairy men are so hot and sexy!!!

Roger Advances To Semifinals Of Estoril Open

Isn’t Roger Federer just the perfect man?  Has there ever been another top male athlete more sensitive then Roger?  Seriously, he’s kind, sweet, gentle, warm, and he’s a great tennis champion. Despite the two rain delays today was an easy day at the office for the supreme world number one Roger Federer. The beautiful gifted Swiss Master easily defeated the Portuguese player Frederico Gil 6-4 6-1. Roger was in fine form smacking winners all over the place. Good job Roger!

Roger Federer Rolls Into Estoril Open Quarterfinals!

Swiss Tennis God Roger Federer is hoping the clay court season will reverse his current slump. Can the sexy, gorgeous, powerful, tennis champion turn back the clock and return to dominance on the ATP Tour? 2008 has been a bizarre year so far for Roger. Roger is usually so consistent but he was diagnosed with mononucleosis earlier this year. The only reason Roger has been losing is because he wasn’t feeling 110% percent it had nothing to do with his opponents. When Roger is healthy he is the best and this is a fact!  The tennis God has not reached an ATP Tour final this year nor has he won an ATP Tour event.

Roger is a joy to watch he moves like an elegant dancer on the court with soft, delicate, and intricate steps as he slides on the red clay courts of Europe.However, Roger is currently at the Estoril Open in Portugal this is the first event of the clay court season. Roger hired clay court coach Jose Higueras to help him in Portugal this week. Higueras’s clay court expertise helped propel Michael Chang and Jim Courier to grand slam glory at the French Open.

Roger is determined to become the French Open champion and he is doing everything in his power to be ready for Paris in late May. I am pleased Roger decided to add another clay court event to his schedule he needs to win matches and get back into the groove with his game. Roger is quietly gathering strength he appears alert, fresh, hungry, and healthy.

Today Roger looked confident and relaxed as he destroyed his second round opponent the Romanian Victor Hanescu 6-3 6-2 in just one hour. Roger was confident hitting forehand and backhand winners. Russian tennis star Nikolay Davydenko is the only other top ten player in the event. Davydenko is very dangerous on slow read European clay his confidence is also very high after winning the Masters event in Miami.

I Love Roger Federer!!!

The real test for the great Roger Federer will be how will he respond to losing four times in a row? Roger also has not reached a final this year. Roger’s loss to American Andy Roddick at the Miami Masters quarterfinals last night was not really a surprise given the fact Roger has mononucleosis. Andy Roddick defeated Roger 7-6 4-6 6-3. It was a fluke victory for Andy Roddick and he should enjoy this win because it will never happen again.

Roger is still suffering from mononucleosis he just doesn’t have the energy he is drained emotionally, physically, and psychologically. The Croatian player Mario Ancic needed six months to recover from glandular fever. Roger is downplaying his illness because he doesn’t want to appear to be taking away credit from the other players. If Roger Federer was 110% healthy he would never lose to Andy Roddick or Mardy Fish this is a fact. The American men can enjoy their second in the sun because Roger Federer is going to comeback stronger then ever!

Roger Federer fans we have been blessed with his talent, beauty, perfection, for an incredible four years. Last year Roger also lost in the Indian Wells and Miami Masters but he responded very strongly. Some people forget Roger Federer is human he is not a machine all the great champions lose. Monica Seles , the Williams Sisters, Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova, all lost during their careers it happens. Every great champion has a period where he or she is in a slump. Right now Roger is in a slump due to his medical condition.

The fact is my man Roger Federer is sick I honestly believe Roger is not at 110% physical strength. Roger is such a humble champion he makes tennis glorious to watch. It is really sad to see the great Roger Federer suffering from a lack of confidence and illness. Roger Federer has an amazing resolve though he will find a way through this purgatory.

Roger wants to be on top but he needs to think about his health. Roger looks sickly he looks like he has lost fifteen pounds he is extremely fragile and thin. I also think Roger’s endurance has gone down a bit. I still love Roger and I always will. I am confident Roger will bounce back from this adversity.

Perhaps it was time? No one can be perfect forever? Roger is still the number one player in the world by a mile and he deserves to be number one. Roger has been number one for the past four years. I know Roger is seething with rage inside he hates to lose because he’s such a great champion. It is still too early in the year and people should never underestimate Roger Federer it is a foolish thing to do. Roger will bounce back like he always does. The question is when will Roger comeback?

DVD Review: Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

In the summer of 2004 John Cho and Kal penn finally had their first major breakthrough in Hollywood. Cho, and Kal Penn have been working diligently for years often in secondary roles . Cho was most famous for his role in the WB sitcom “Off Centre” and “American Pie”. Kal Penn was known for his role in the teen comedy “Van Wilder.” Finally, John Cho and Kal Penn were given the opportunity to shine in the leading roles of Harold Lee and Kumar Patel in the stoner comedy “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle”.

Although “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle ” made $18 million at the box office the movie gained cult status due to DVD sales. Since the DVD sales for the first movie were huge a sequel will be released on April 25th 2008. There is more pressure on Cho and Penn that the second movie is a box office hit. Hollywood is slowly making progress realizing there is an audience that desires to see Asian American men as leading men in the movies.

Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle” has received a lot of press because the leads are two young Asian American male actors. John Cho is Korean American and Kal Penn is Indian American. Harold and Kumar are also not nerds they are two intelligent, ambitious, and attractive young men. Cho and Penn definitely are eye candy and have the potential to become Hollywood superstars.

The plot is simple Harold and Kumar are two young Asian American men that are restless, sexually frustrated, and also craving some weed. Harold Lee is a junior analyst at a business firm he is hardworking but also lonely and depressed he has no love life . Harold is an attractive man yet he has no self esteem he doesn’t believe he is worthy of true love.

The only woman that showers Harold with attention is a young Asian American female Cindy Kim. Cindy is a student at Princeton University she is also the president of the East Asian club. Cindy is attracted to Harold and she is stereotyped in the movie as a nerd. Harold is nice to Cindy they talk a lot but he’s not interested in Cindy he fears he will have to date an Asian American woman. Harold even says Cindy calls him a “twinkie” yellow on the outside and white in the middle.

I kind of wish the movie explored Harold’s fascination with Maria a bit more. Why was Harold so against dating an Asian American woman? What was so wrong with Cindy Kim? Cindy’s kind of cute I didn’t understand what was wrong with Cindy? Is Harold interested in Maria more because she’s from a different culture?

It is easy to understand why Harold would be sexually attracted to Maria she is svelte, sexy, curves in all the right places. I wasn’t sure what to think of the character Maria? Maria hardly has any lines and she appears to just be a sex object for Harold’s sexual desires. By contrast Cindy Kim is stereotyped as an aggressive, desperate, unattractive, nerdy, Asian student. Is the movie trying to say ambitious women are not appealing to heterosexual men? Why was Cindy Kim such a caricature? I think if Cindy Kim was less of a caricature perhaps this would of been more interesting?

Kumar Patel he is an aspiring medical student he’s a bit more outgoing then Harold and kind of is the leader. One evening after Harold returns from work he and Kumar decide to instead of eating KFC or take out they crave White Castle hamburgers. Kumar appears to be in love with no one except his desire and craving for weed. There is even a funny sequence when Kumar marries a bag of weed although I did cringe when Kumar uses scatological language to describe his “wife”.

Harold and Kumar definitely has some funny moments for instance Neil Patrick Harris plays an extreme role of himself as a womanizing heterosexual drug user. According to media reports Harris was hesitant of taking the role because he first thought the movie was going to make fun of him. The screenwriters actually wrote a role specifically for Harris. Another funny scene is Chris Meloni’s cameo “Freakshow”. “Freakshow” is a Christian man that looks like a grotesque monster out of an old Halloween movie.

Some women may not like “Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle” because the female characters really have no purpose other then being sex objects . There is also female nudity in the movie this might be a turn off for some women as well. I have read in the sequel there will be more balance there will definitely be male nudity so that’s fair. There is also some jokes in the film that may be interpreted by some as homophobia. I didn’t think the movie was homophobic at all. I think the movie was trying to demonstrate that Harold and Kumar have an intense platonic friendship some people may interpret as homoeroticism. There is a really cool scene the Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is a male nurse. After operating on a patient Reynold’s character starts hitting on Kumar telling him he likes his “chocolate lips”. There is also another scene where Kumar is licking Harold’s face after he passes out.

I think this is perhaps the main weakness in the film. In one scene two female English foreign exchange students talk to Kumar at Princeton and tell him they wouldn’t mind smoking a joint with him. Kumar tells Harold in an explicit manner what he thinks of the two English students. Perhaps Harold and Kumar is a way to peek into the minds of heterosexual men? Harold and Kumar isn’t meant to be a serious film it is a comedy. A part of me felt conflicted watching the film some feminists will not enjoy the crude humor. The sections of the movie I did enjoy is when the film explored the issue of race, racial profiling, becoming independent, and living your own dreams.

Kal Penn, John Cho, and Neil Patrick Harris all say the movie changed their lives and careers. Harris credits the movie for launching his comeback on to television on the CBS show “How I Met Your Mother”. Kal Penn desperately wanted to audition for the male lead in Mira Nair’s “The Namesake”. Cho told Penn about “The Namesake” while filming “Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle”. Penn and Cho attempted to buy the rights to “The Namesake” but learned they were too late. Penn started an aggressive campaign to obtain Nair’s attention but this proved futile. The reason Kal Penn got an audition for “The Namesake” is because Nair’s teen son was a fan of “Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle”. John Cho credits the film for giving him the opportunity to be one of the stars in the new Star Trek film.

Harold and Kumar isn’t rocket science the chemistry between Cho and Penn makes the movie endearing. You sense that Cho and Penn genuinely like each other and get along well. The magic to the film is the fact you are rooting for Harold and Kumar not just to reach White Castle but to gain independence and start to live their lives on their own terms.

Don Lemon Is A Solid Reporter And A Hunk!

The media go on and on about Anderson Copper but I just don’t think Copper is attractive at all. Cooper looks like a young man trying to be sophisticated yet fails miserably. I think Cooper is obviously a good journalist but this talk about Cooper having sex appeal it’s like give me a break.

The man is only forty years old yet he looks ten years older. Why does Cooper have gray hair anyway? Lately, I have been watching CNN for Don Lemon this guy has warmth, talent, and the sex appeal. I wonder if he’s married? Something to think about perhaps?

John Cho Is so sexy!!!

I am so excited John Cho is going to be in the new Star Trek movie. The first time I ever saw John on television was when I watched the sitcom called “Off Centre” on the former WB network.  I was mesmerized by John’s presence and comic timing. Although John wasn’t the lead I thought he was hilarious and stole the thunder from his co stars.

I can’t wait until next month to see the sequel to Harold and Kumar in April!! John Cho is so sexy! I swear he is so cute! He is tall, handsome, fit, I mean he’s also a solid actor he’s leading man material. I wonder why casting agents never give John the opportunity to shine in a dramatic romantic leading man role?

John just drips with sex appeal he should be a leading man by now. It is nice to see John finally get bigger roles. I definitely want to see John Cho in a serious romantic drama.

Jensen Atwood May Not Return For Noah’s Arc Movie?

I just heard that Jensen Atwood the gorgeous talented actor from Noah’s Arc may not return for the movie. According to Jensen’s Myspace blog he says that he isn’t certain if he will return for the film. The rumor is that Shemar Moore may replace Jensen. Isn’t Shemar Moore kind of old the guy is almost forty?

Of course Shemar Moore is attractive but he’s not very good at romantic comedies his acting comes across as stale, dry, lacking layers, complexity, and wooden.When people think of Shemar Moore they think he’s an attractive man nobody thinks he’s a solid dramatic actor.

If Shemar doesn’t get his act together when his looks fade he may be out of work. Shemar has always been typecast in just about every movie he’s been in as the hot guy. Perhaps, Shemar wants to be in the Noah’s Arc movie to demonstrate he has range?

The character Wade on Noah’s Arc is a tough role in relation to acting. Wade has a strong masculinity yet he is also vulnerable. Shemar Moore never impressed me with his acting. I just don’t think Shemar has the range or talent to pull this performance off.

Also would Shemar be comfortable kissing another black man? Shouldn’t a younger actor such as Jensen Atwood be cast? Also, isn’t Shemar upset about the so called gay rumors? Wouldn’t the gay rumors just fuel the fire if Shemar was starring in the Noah’s Arc movie?

The quandary for the Noah’s Arc movie is how can the film reach a larger audience? LOGO wants the movie to make money but I am not sure Shemar Moore is “famous” enough anyway to attract a larger audience anyway. Shemar Moore has been on a few soaps, a few supporting roles in films, and on a CBS show “Criminal Intent” but he’s never been a leading man.

Gay people already know about Noah’s Arc and perhaps a few heterosexual women. However, the dilemma for the marketing team for the Noah’s Arc movie is how can the movie grow and reach other demographics? Can Noah’s Arc reach the lucrative heterosexual black audience such as the Tyler Perry crowd?

The dilemma for black gay and lesbian entertainment are the barriers in relation to race, gender, and sexual orientation. Race is an issue because some people won’t watch the film because it has a black cast. The gender and sexual orientation is another issue because how many black heterosexual women want to watch a movie about black gay men falling in love? How many black heterosexual men would watch the film? Can some black females handle seeing gorgeous and sexy black males kissing on screen? Will it upset them?

I think since Jensen Atwood developed an audience with his character the sexy, mysterious Wade he should be cast in the film. Now of course, this is just my opinion but remember Hollywood is a business and it is profit driven. Remember earlier this week Sean Combs ruined “A Raisin In The Sun” with his horrible acting? Well the ratings are in and despite Combs ludicrous performance the movie had a respectable ratings of 12.7 million viewers on ABC. I will admit I am sure some people tuned in just to see if Combs can act. LOGO doesn’t want the movie to be released in just a few hundred theaters and pull in a low box office. Also, how many people know about Noah’s Arc anyway?