Becoming Wolverine

Whether it’s playing a claw bearing beast or gun slinging Van Helsing, it’s what Hugh Jackman does to play these roles that defines him.

Starting his career on the stage in Disney classic The Beauty and the Beast, Jackman’s charisma and talent as a singer, dancer and actor shaped his career.

Now though it is his body that’s been shaped. It is only recently his perfectly formed physique has come into the spotlight. Many would think his body deserves all the credit but Jackman says it’s his mind that is the secret behind the success.

He claims: “I search for the tipping point between what the mind wants and what the body can achieve.” “How do you keep that fearlessness of a kid? You keep going. Luckily, I'm not afraid to make a fool of myself."

People would think setting the goals is the key to accomplishment however Jackman disagrees: “In this country, people are all about goal-setting. And I concede, to a point, how it can help you get going,” he says. “But we limit ourselves with goals, we have far more ability than we give ourselves credit for.”

Modesty surrounds Jackman as his laid back personality is far from his rugged, brutal performances in the X-Men films. This is the case in Origins of Wolverine where his strong, vicious personality escalates to new levels.

A Lack of Money, A Lack of Boots

These may be a very nice pair of football boots but for £249.99 I would hope they gave me abilities to play in the Premiership! Maybe it's because they give so many free boots away to the professionals they need to rinse the general publics all ready sapped wallets.

Even if you do have money to throw around without a care, it's still difficult to justify spending this amount of money, when, it's more than likely they will get ruined playing at a low standard, or even worse, someone sneaking them right off your feet. Feet that are supposedly so superior and blessed they can be wrapped in these colourful, yet  easily disposable leather boots.

Although ending on a rather contradictory note. I would happily buy a pair of these 'elite,' foot-balling machines. If you have a strong enough imagination, it's easy to believe you will play a better game with more expensive boots. Even if they don't give you superpowers, it's always nice to drift off into false hope because it gives you belief in yourself one way or the other. If anyone asks why I have gone against the general slating at the start of this piece, the response given will be: "Yes my feet are blessed and superior, did you not see the article?"

The Ryder Cup: On a Magical Monty Monday

After Europe’s elite golfers sealed an emphatic win over the determined Americans. Was this the greatest Ryder Cup to date?

Golfs biggest event teed off with an opening ceremony as the teams and their captains were introduced to a riotous crowd at Celtic Manor in Newport. Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin took to the podium to give their final public inspiring words as anticipation grew as an inevitable climax began to take shape.

The Fourballs were announced and each Captain had their own surprise for the gripped audience. After naming strong pairings in Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer, Ian Poulter and Ross Fisher and third Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell. 

For his final pairing Monty in a confident manor announced the fourth and final pairing would be three time major winner Padraig Harrington and England’s Luke Donald.

Somewhat fortuitously Pavin, ability-wise, matched up his big guns with those of the European team. He also shook up the proceedings by pairing Ryder Cup rookies Bubba Watson and Jeff Overton together.

The ceremony came to a close and the Captain’s finished exchanging pleasantries. Now it was time to get down to business on Wales’ finest course.