Best classic fantasy movies

Fantasy, it’s one of the magical genres of film with colorful characters, wonderful worlds and extraordinary things. If you love everything magical, especially on your TV screen, here are a few classic movies to add to your must watch list.

The Wizard of Oz - Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends in this old school movie. When a tornado hits the city of Kansas, Dorothy and Toto are whisked off to the Wizard of Oz. In a bid to get back to her beloved home, Dorothy embarks on a trip to the Emerald City in search of the wizard and meets some lovely friends along the way.

Labyrinth - Fantasy and adventure combine when a 16 year old girl has only 13 hours to solve a labyrinth in order to rescue her baby brother from the hands of the Goblin King.

The neverending story - Barstian hides in a bookstore on his way home to avoid bullies. There he finds a book called ‘The Neverending Story’ and begins reading in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by ‘The Nothing’, a darkness which destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs a human child to help it survive and as Bastian reads the description, he wondered if the book needs him.

The Dark Crystal - Raised by a noble race called the Mystics, Jen has been told his the last survivor of his own race, the Helfings. He heads on a venture to find a shard of the dark crystal, a powerful gem that once provided balance to the universe. Once the crystal was broken, the evil Skeksis used sinister means to gain control. Jen believes he can bring peace back to the world.

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Audiobooks: What to look out for

There are more and more ways to enjoy books these days and the humble printed copy is facing a challenge from all angles in the form eBooks and audiobooks. There will still, however, be demand for the good old printed work, but audiobooks are rapidly increasing in popularity as they fit neatly around people’s busy and varied lives.

There are many advantages to an audiobook. One is that they can allow you to go about your daily life while entertaining you with a gripping story or dispensing fascinating facts. You can listen to an audiobook while doing housework, at the gym, on your daily commute or on a long drive. They can also be enjoyed by more than one person at a time and even help younger children develop their reading skills by following the printed version alongside the audio one.

If you are new to audiobooks, here are some things to look out for.

Who is the narrator?

Check who is reading the book which you are going to allow into your ears. If it is a well-known actor or an experienced narrator, you’ll know you are in good hands. A poor narrator can really spoil your enjoyment of a book, no matter how good the storyline so make sure you know who is doing the reading.

Is it an unabridged version of the book?

An unabridged audiobook means you are getting the full text of the original publication. Some audiobooks can edit the original text so you don’t always get what is in the original printed version.

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