Saturday, October 29, 2005

Wallace & Gromit



The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (complete title) is a fun movie from the makers of Chicken Run. Wallace and Gromit run a humane pest (rabbit) control company that saves the town's vegetables from the hungry rabbits. These vegetables are going to be part of the annual Giant Vegetable competition. Needless to say they (mostly Gromit) save the town from the rampaging were-rabbit.
If you liked Chicken Run you might want to give this a look but I think Chicken Run was a better movie.

Song of Ice and Fire



This is one of the best Fantasy series I've read since Lord of the Rings.
I've just finished reading the first three books of the series and they are great.
The story has three main threads, one follows the battle for succession for the seven kingdoms, another the land beyond the wall to the north of the seven kingdoms where mysterious creatures named the Others live and a third follows the exiled princess who's planning to return to the seven kingdoms (with three dragons) to regain her throne.
The story is fast paced and full of twists and turns that always keep you guessing.
This one is very highly recommended for all fantasy readers.