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The Greatest Guitar Riffs In The World (Better Than Sweet Child O’Mine)
Profoundly depressed by a new poll which supposedly “reveals” the nation’s taste in rock riffs, Joel McIver – who is such a guitar geek that he wrote a book last year called The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists – provides 20 far more interesting alternatives
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Space Rock The Final Frontier: Sir Patrick Moore On Pop
From 'Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun' to 'Supermassive Black Hole' Joel McIver played Sir Patrick - the greatest living Englishman with a monocle - interplanetary rock and pop and asked him about the science behind the songs
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Sense Of Absurdity: Jonathan Higgs Of Everything Everything’s Favourite Albums
The Manchester indie band's frontman gives Christopher Sanders a tour of the formative records of his teenage years, and explains why they, along with Australia's longest-running soap opera, have made a lasting impression
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Bizarre Love Triangles on Film
_Don't_ call it a comeback. Dave Moats explains how Woody Allen's much hyped 'return to form' succeeds despite the filmmaker's considerable legacy hanging over the proceedings. Plus The Quietus collects 10 more bizarre love triangles captured on screen.
Film
They Do Things Differently There: The Rio Cinema And A History Of Activism In East London
One of the finest independent cinemas in London, the Rio also has a lost archive – reports on Hackney life made by local young people in the 80s. A new picture book celebrates a treasure trove of photos revealing a history of street life, social activism and protest.
Film
Matters Of The Heart: 20 Years On, Is High Fidelity The Best Rom-Com Ever Made?
Despite its disagreeable main characters, Stephen Frears’ record store romp still has plenty to offer for the hopeless romantics of the 2020s. Has there been a better failed and healed love story since? Adam Solomons investigates
Film
Remembering Eraserhead, and 20 More of the Best Movie Posters Ever
With the long-awaited release of David Lynch's masterpiece _Eraserhead_ on DVD region 2, Austin Collings misses the enigma of the original as opitomised in its iconic poster. Plus, The Quietus collects the other 20 most enticing posters of all time.
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O Captain: Is Robert Altman’s Popeye Still A Failure 40 Years On?
In 1980, Robert Altman turned his talents to an unlikely character with a live-action take on Popeye – with Robin Williams in the title role. The confusing plotline and baffling concept troubled audiences at the time – but how does it hold up?
