Moncrieff Highlights Newstalk

A legend of cult cinema, who played a part in launching the careers of Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron has died. 
His name is Roger Corman, and although he is an Oscar Winner, you may never had heard of him. 
Here to look back on his strange career with Seán is Brian Lloyd, Movie Editor with Entertainment.ie.

Image: Marianna Diamos, Los Angeles Times, 1978

In recent years mental health problems have become widely accepted and understood yet hypochondria is “still the one that we’re allowed to laugh at” , says Caroline.  
Caroline Crampton, hypochondriac, author of ‘A Body Made of Glass’ and podcaster joins Seán to discuss.

With more awareness about the importance of sleep, travellers are looking for hotels that can offer some good quality shut eye. From pillow menus to €15,000 mattresses, hotels are cashing in on the new trend that is sleep tourism.  
Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine joins Seán to discuss.

Coins, watches, stamps and fridge magnets are just a few of the many popular items people collect but why do we ‘collect’ items? And what makes someone a collector?  
Roslyn Dee, columnist for the Independent, who now owns 44 copies of the Great Gatsby says she thinks collecting is obsessional and she joins Seán to discuss.

As local and European elections are looming people are being urged to register and vote. Although the registration process has gotten easier in recent years, there are still many questions about how to get on the register and the voting process.  
Joining Seán is Art O'Leary, CEO of the Electoral Commission, to discuss.

Sean talked to Faye Keegan, a writer, about the fascinating history of red lipstick. Over the centuries, the meaning of wearing it has evolved dramatically—from a symbol of power to being tried as a witch. Faye explores these bizarre origins and the shifting symbolism of this bold cosmetic.