We had a nice weekend with our friends Mark and Mandy who came to visit. Before meeting up with Mark in Coventry city centre on Saturday, the three of us went for a quick visit to Coventry Cathedral (which is a fantastic example of 1950s design done right - the remains of the mediaeval one is next to it - see pic) and then after a quick lunch we went to see "I Am Legend" at the Odeon cinema there. Have a look at Carla's blog for our opinions. Other than that, we had a great relaxing weekend with the TV and DVD player. Mark lent us the season 2 and 3 DVD box sets of "Battlestar Galactica", which we both love! The TV find of the weekend was "Ninja Warrior" on Challenge TV - a Japanese show that puts contestants against various assault courses. Very entertaining, especially as Stuart Hall does the *mad* commentary!
I'm hoping to see "Alien v Predator: Requiem" this weekend with a pal when I visit home. Looks stupid, but hey, it is aliens beating each other up in the rain which should provide some entertaining action!
We have discovered the American version of "The Office" which stars Steve Carell, who plays the Ricky Gervais role as the rather odd office manager. It is currently showing on the Paramount Comedy channel. Once we got used to the new cast and slightly different style of scripts, we have become fans. In fact, I like it enough to buy both series 1 and 2! The other thing we have got into is "South Park", which I have to admit has become one of my favourite shows. The scripts and situations are inventive, often grim and very very funny! My favourite characters are 'Eric Cartman' and the wonderfully naive 'Butters' - the little kid with the sprig of blonde hair who Cartman is always being mean to. Poor Butters! What a fab little kid!
That'll do for now. I hear "Torchwood" playing in the background and I want to eat some shreddies!
layturz....
