I was interested to see this:

Iranians take offence at depiction of ancient PersiansWhile I sympathise with their annoyance, they allege that George Bush's 'Axis of Evil' ideology is behind the negative portrayal of the Persians - as decadent effeminates who covet Western lands, but who are destined to be repeatedly hacked apart by Europeans with ( Read more... )

One evening of Lloyd-Webber goodness later (thanks to mousey13 and co), I can now more fully understand what people are talking about when they discuss the merits of the parties in Phantom. Excellent. Onwards to Les Mis!

I have the greatest respect for science. But to be honest, I'll continue to take my chances.

Ah, Krakow - old buildings, ancient legends, and generous portions of very cheap food. Brilliant place ( Read more... )

Right, I'm off to Krakow for the New Year. Apparently it's not all that cold at the moment, which is unfortunate in a way. Enjoy your various New Year celebrations, and I'll see you all back here, refreshed and ready, in 2007!

Hmm. I see that Peter Jackson is going to direct a remake of The Dam Busters. On the one hand, it doesn't seem a particularly necessary remake. On the other, the article reveals a dodged bullet:

Jackson asked his agent to inquire about the possibility of remaking the film at the same time as he was securing the rights to the Lord of the Rings ( Read more... )

I haven't posted on LJ for a while, largely (or entirely) because I haven't been doing anything particularly interesting to post about. Playing tennis, catching up on my reading, all that kind of thing ( Read more... )

Via anotherusedpage and cottonwoolfairy, the "write a complete story in just twelve-and-a-half words" challenge. It's getting on for 3am, so this seems the perfect time for my effort.

The elixir bubbles.

"Soon I will be imm-"

Coroner's verdict: 'Death by Irony'.

I can't remember the last time I went for 40 hours without sleep. Interestingly, it turns out that, after the first 24 or so, you pass through some kind of tiredness barrier and come out on the other side, so I didn't feel tired at all for most of the second day of the G&S marathon ( Read more... )

I understand that Foggerty's Fairy is on this week. I'm therefore popping up to Oxford in my usual fashion to see it on Saturday, and hopefully as many people as possible. (If anyone has some convenient floor space for the night, that would be also be welcome.) Good luck to those who have exams in the meantime ( Read more... )