Monthly Archives: November 2010

Fidelity Wars #91: R.E.M. – “Final Straw” (MoveOn Mix)

I wouldn’t call myself a fan of R.E.M., but the band has made some pretty good songs through its career, some of which have done commercially rather well. Not being a fan of the band I rarely seek out the … Continue reading

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Fidelity Wars Volume 6

Time for yet another fifteen track milestone for my weekly music column Fidelity Wars, so as tradition demands it’s time to relax, take a look back at what was, and compile another volume. Some of the weekly deadlines have been … Continue reading

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Fidelity Wars #90: Morrissey – “First Of The Gang To Die”

After The Smiths, the band’s lyricist and vocalist went on to have a successful solo career under his surname, Morrissey. My British friend Lawrie (hi Lawrie!) has exposed me to some of these songs as well, and as with my … Continue reading

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Fidelity Wars #89: Kick-Ass – “Flying Home”

Kick-Ass has probably been the best film I’ve seen at the cinema this year. It’s arguably not a masterpiece, but it’s an original and overall satisfying action film which certainly helped sate my desire to enact bloody punishment upon evil-doers. … Continue reading

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Legend Of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga’Hoole

A week or two ago I saw Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls Of Ga’Hoole at the cinema – in digital 3D! Arguably better than analogue 3D. It’s directed by Zack Snyder, the man behind the excellent Dawn Of The … Continue reading

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