Television: Netflix has had a patchy year, but its bet on Stranger Things has paid off with a four-episode drop crammed with thrills, spills and chills

At 3Arena, Hollywood’s favourite composer performs some of the most moving scores in cinema history

Charming documentary about a quirky rivalry for stardom between two Irishmen that slipped between the cracks of history

At 3Arena, hits arrive as warped and rollicking distortions of the originals, wrapped up with a dusky tribute to Shane MacGowan

The first of this two-part documentary depicts the GAA legend who had the world at his feet, but seemed to hunger for a lifestyle worthy of his stardom

Geeks were already going mainstream before the sci-fi franchise landed, but the love letter to nerd culture took the trend to another level

Keaton Henson’s new album is partly informed by his teenage love of grunge. But don’t expect a headbanger’s delight

Gary Mounfield was part of a rich history of Manchester-Irish artists who would forever change music

Television: A sleazy protagonist, a child subjected to emotional neglect and bleak English seaside scenes - what is the point of it all?

Television: Based on a novel, Summerwater’s story was perhaps best left on the page

The track is a collaboration with British producer Sub Focus, and comes ahead of the hip-hop trio’s upcoming Ireland and UK tour

Spooky Doorway’s mystery game is a cross between Cluedo and a Martin McDonagh play - perfect for dark evenings

Television: This supersized serving of cornball escapism starring Matthew Rhys opposite Daines is a perplexing watch

Kevin Shields and co’s marrow-melting shoegaze sound has influenced everyone from U2 and Radiohead to Tame Impala

Album review: Black and Blue is far from the abomination it was perceived to be in 1976, with or without the Irish guitarist