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Compiled by Max Garrone [03/31/00] Arts & Entertainment "High Fidelity" Nick Hornby's acclaimed novel about rock 'n' roll, top-five lists and record-store geeks comes splendidly to the screen By Stephanie Zacharek [03/31/00] Plus: About a writer Nick Hornby talks about soccer, writing and a highly faithful adaptation of "High Fidelity" By Steffan Chirazi [03/31/00] (In People) "The Skulls" "Dad! 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