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TO HEAR HAPPY SAD CONFUSED

Host Josh Horowitz promises on each episode to get “nerdy and intimate with the biggest movie stars and filmmakers on the planet” and he’s true to his word on the latest episode with Bill Hader. The writer-directorstar of Barry gives some amazing insights into what is one of the best shows of the past decade, as well as revealing why he refuses to sign Star Wars memorabilia.

TO WATCH INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Now streaming, ABC iView

After releasing on streaming service AMC+ late last year, and with a second season already commissioned, this terrific adaptation of Anne Rice’s much-loved novel is coming to free-to-air TV. Aussie Sam Reid is mesmerising as the centuries-old Lestat de Lioncourt – the part made famous by Tom Cruise in the ’90s film version – with Jacob Anderson as his bloodsucking protege/companion

Louis, who slowly discovers the price of immortality.

TO READ ROBODOG HarperCollins, $32.99

Actor turned author David Walliams’ Little Britain days seem like an eternity ago now, such is the enduring success of his adopted career. His latest offering – for kids 7 and up – ventures into the world of superheroes and villains and introduces the future of crimefighting, a robotic canine with a nose for justice.

TO BOOK THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece turned 50 in February, but with the chances of the original band taking a victory lap being vanishingly thin, this tour from the Australian Rock Collective (Kram from Spiderbait, Darren Middleton from Powderfinger, Mark Wilson from Jet and Davey Lane from You Am I) is the next best thing. They play the album in full, followed by other Floyd classics, around the country in June and July. Visit livenation.com.au for dates and details.

TO DRINK KAIJU CRUSP

As part of the adventurous and experimental Kaiju Mutation Program of limited releases comes this mash-up of two styles, marrying hop-heavy IPAs with the crispness of a German lager. While it’s made like a normal Pilsner, the first delicious sip reveals the fruity flavours of the Kiwi hops. Choice! For the best craft beer deals, visit smartcraftbeer.com.au