A guide to what's hot and what's not.
What's hot
Star turns at the moviesSam Riley plays Ian Curtis in Control, the Joy Division story, and Pat Shortt makes a big impression in a straight role in Garage.
Punk royaltyWhen a Labour hard-liner like Vivienne Westwood goes Tory, maybe neocon is the new liberal.
Dirty Sexy MoneyEverybody Stateside is talking about this Dynasty re-make, featuring the Darlings, a family of Kennedyesque super-rich that make the Carringtons look saintly. We hate to burst your bubble, but the 80s are back.
Secret GardenLucy Doyle's colourful paintings at Dalkey Arts Gallery, Co Dublin. Divine.
RadioheadReleasing their album over the web on Wednesday - and they've got a £40 "discbox" coming out in December.
What's cold
Christmas decorationsWhat, did we miss two months on our calendar?
Panto therapyLinda Martin and Twink star in Menopause the Musical at the Tivoli. And we'd only just recovered from The Vagina Monologues . . .
The TudorsPainfully tacky with its historically incorrect lighting and Velcro bodices (they have to be because they get ripped so fast and so frequently).
The new Monopoly boardRoscommon is the most expensive property, replacing Shrewsbury Road, as chosen by public vote. Nice try, Roscommon.
Being in the darkOne in four Irish under-35s can't change a lightbulb. Grow up, people!