Can you beat your film friends. THE JOE Film Quiz is back and unlike other weeks, we’re actually going to give you some hints. When answering the following 15 questions, just remember the 5 Qs of Quizzing: quahaug, quixote, quokkas, quezals, and quibble. We also have no idea what any of that meant. Anyway, as always, round one is about […]

7 years ago

If you love The Boss, this is the big one. With a new album that’s receiving critical acclaim and a brilliant film that’s inspired by his lyrics, Blinded by the Light, set to arrive in cinemas on 9 August, we’ve decided to test your knowledge on all things Bruce. If you can get 100% here […]

7 years ago

He thinks the backstop should be ‘removed’ and resolved later. With Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt fighting it out for the leadership of the Conservative Party and the position of Prime Minister, it has become clear that the issue of Brexit is the main factor in the recent debates. During the recent debate on ITV, Johnson […]

7 years ago

95% on Rotten Tomatoes for this wonderful film. With a host of great films on TV later – Reservoir Dogs, LA Confidential, and Don’t Breathe being the pick of the bunch – it’s shaping up to be a good night on the couch but for anyone that likes good war, there’s one title that stands […]

7 years ago

Bring it on. Reasons to be cheerful; it’s the weekend, the finals of Wimbledon are on, there’s plenty to do over the weekend, there’s a new Louis Theroux documentary being aired, loads of GAA and League of Ireland action to watch too. Oh yeah, it also helps that Sunday is shaping up to be extremely […]

7 years ago

Like something out of Narcos. If you’ve watched Netflix’s drama Narcos, you’ll be familiar with the extraordinary lengths that drug cartels go to in order to traffic narcotics into new countries. Well, the US Coast Guard have released a real life example of this because they showed exactly how the authorities intervene and stop a […]

7 years ago

The creator of Peaky Blinders is involved with this one. We all know that a big budget isn’t a guaranteed indicator of quality but with the boundaries between cinema and TV become so fine, the production values on TV are definitely improving. HBO spent $15 million per episode on the final six episodes of Game […]

7 years ago

Friday Night Lights Fans will be very interested in this. All TV shows and films are inspired by what has come before them and it’s not hard to think that the beloved 1999 American Football drama Varsity Blues drew some inspiration from Buzz Bissinger’s wonderful book, Friday Night Lights, which itself was turned into a movie […]

7 years ago

Holy Christ. As the leadership issue for the Conservative Party and the position of Prime Minister drags out over a series of debates, it’s obvious that the big talking point in the debates has been Brexit and the best possible option for Britain to withdraw from the EU. The EU have consistently said that they […]

7 years ago

Fantastic news. Throughout the first season of the wonderful Mindhunter, Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) constantly reiterated his belief that “we need to talk to more subjects.” After the second season of the show was confirmed all the way back in November 2017, we were starting to think that these conversations would take an eternity to happen eventually. […]

7 years ago

Set record as Louis will revisit one of his most notorious documentaries. During Louis Theroux’s first documentary about life in The Westboro Baptist Church, there were so many moments of rage, disgust and sadness that it was difficult to digest it all. For those who didn’t see the documentary, the cult-like Christian ministry picketed military […]

7 years ago

A tasty treat for Stranger Things fans. After binging your way through Stranger Things 3, it’s very likely that you’ll need some comfort food to get through the months and months without any new adventures from Hawkins, Indiana. Well, fear not because the famous ice cream parlour from the show, Scoops Ahoy, is going on […]

7 years ago

Payments lodged into accounts have recently been problematic too. Bank of Ireland has said that payments to customers across the country are now being made following a “processing delay”. Earlier this morning, customers were left without payments following an issue with the bank. The bank have now confirmed that payments are posting to customer accounts, and […]

7 years ago

Very cool news for Game of Thrones fans. With Game of Thrones and Nightflyers filming in various parts of Ireland, it should come as no surprise to learn that George R.R.Martin has a special affinity with this part of the world. Hell, he has openly acknowledged that the map of Westeros is basically an image […]

7 years ago

Smooth as sandpaper. Even if you don’t watch the show, this is great. Love Island is in full swing and if you don’t watch the show, that’s grand. Of course, there’s always going to be people that absolutely hate the show and feel the need to voice an opinion that it’s shite, which is, erm, […]

7 years ago

The new streaming service from Warners and HBO is the next big thing. Here’s all that you need to know. Despite the fact that you’ve probably seen every single episode 72 times before, the popularity of Friends is showing no signs of waning because for many people, it’s the ultimate comfort watch. Granted, there are so […]

7 years ago

Bring it on. Pros: The weather is class, it beats the rain, there’s never enough reasons to have an ice cream pint in the beer garden. Cons: It’s sweltering, sleeping in that humidity has become a chore, sweating buckets. Truth be told, the pros outweigh the cons and if you’re looking to bask in a […]

7 years ago

Hakuna Matata. There’s always pressure associated with any film, but when it comes to the new live-action/CGI version of The Lion King, you can double the levels. To many film fans, the 1994 classic is one of – if not THE – finest Disney film that has ever been made because aside from the breathtaking […]

7 years ago

He memorably played Patches O’Houlihan in Dodgeball among many other roles. Actor Rip Torn, who received Oscar and Tony nominations as well as an Emmy Award, has died at the age of 88. Torn’s publicist confirmed that the actor passed away on Tuesday afternoon at his home with his wife, actor Amy Wright, and daughters by his side. […]

7 years ago

Winter is coming back. Lots for Thrones fans to get stuck into here. “When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives”. Granted, they’re not the official words of House Stark in Game of Thrones but given the horror that fell upon The North’s most famous house, it’s […]

7 years ago

The comedy turns 20 today. While cake is usually the go-to confectionery to celebrate a birthday, we wonder if Jason Biggs and the rest of the cast of American Pie might be indulging in a slice of apple pie. Actually, we should just call it apple tart. After all, we’re not American. Yes, film fans […]

7 years ago

Cracker. Granted, if we told you that the first season of Derry Girls was no available to watch on Netflix, you might channel your best Ma Mary impression and say “do I look like I came up the Foyle in a bubble”. Well, we’ve no reason to lie because the first season of Lisa McGee’s superb comedy is […]

7 years ago

You have to admire it. If Joey Tribbiani from Friends was ever heading off on a flight and was told that his bag was overweight, you know exactly what he’d do. Truth be told, as uncomfortable and sweltering as this would be, we’ve a massive amount of respect for it. Well, a Scottish man called […]

7 years ago

Alarming for certain parts of the city. A significant number of areas in Dublin city have levels of traffic related air pollution that exceed the annual EU safe limits, the Environmental Protection Agency has warned. A new report that’s called Urban Environmental Indicators: Nitrogen dioxide levels in Dublin has provided new evidence of nitrogen dioxide levels throughout […]

7 years ago

If you were raised in the ’90s, you’ll remember these films. With plans afoot to remake every single film that has ever been made in the late ’80s and early ’90s, it should come as no surprise to learn that a reboot of Look Who’s Talking, the 1989 comedy that starred Kirstie Alley and John Travolta, […]

7 years ago

Time to test your film friends. Much like the number of films in the MCU, the JOE Movie Quiz is showing no signs of slowing down and quite honestly, why would we want to? Once again, we’re here with 15 questions to test your film knowledge. As always, round one is about the week in […]

7 years ago

Great Scott! When you’ve got a time machine, anything is possible. When you’ve got a studio keen to capitalise on nostalgia and the popular draw of certain franchises, reboots/remakes/sequels are inevitable. However, 25 May 2020 will mark 30 years since we last saw Marty McFly and Doc Brown fire up the flux capacitor to hit 88mph […]

7 years ago

Ever eaten in any of these places? The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has reported that 11 Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010. The Enforcement Orders were […]

7 years ago

Get the popcorn. In terms of directorial debuts, it’s hard to argue against the quality of Bradley Cooper’s remake of A Star Is Born, which really hit the right notes with critics and audiences alike. Despite the fact that the Oscar voters weren’t singing from the same sheet – Cooper’s film only won one award […]

7 years ago

Football fans will love this. When you think of sporting figures responsible for creating beloved memories and moments for the Irish public, Jack Charlton is at the top or at least near the top of the list. Since being appointed as the Republic of Ireland manager in 1986, Charlton’s tenure coincided with the rise of […]

7 years ago

They want “to make the environment as safe as possible for the overwhelming majority of people”. Irish Rail is set to equip 200 members of its staff with body cameras in an effort to combat and reduce anti-social behaviour on trains and DART services. The bodycams will initially be given to ticket inspectors and customer […]

7 years ago

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSMOKIN’! With new versions of Aladdin, Child’s Play, Men In Black and Toy Story all recently released in your local cinema, when it comes to franchises, you might be excused for thinking that you’re still stuck in the ’90s. On this note, cast your mind back to 1994 and the year of Jim Carrey, when […]

7 years ago

Parts of Ireland are going to hit 24 degrees. Rain, sun, humidity. Rain, sun, humidity; the predictable cycle of the last couple of weeks in Ireland as the mini-heatwave we’re experiencing has led to some varying weather conditions. However, if this is to be our summer, we better make the most of it. The somewhat […]

7 years ago

Racism, corruption, and the search for truth. While Netflix have arguably established themselves as the main players in the documentary genre, it’s worth noting that HBO have an incredibly impressive record when it comes to commissioning  true crime features. In recent years, the broadcaster has made the likes of Capturing the Friedmans, The Jinx: The Life and […]

7 years ago

An Garda Síochána has issued a response. The US Embassy in Ireland has issued a security alert for Longitude Festival, which is taking place in Marlay Park this weekend, despite the fact that “no incidents have been reported to date” to the Gardaí. The Embassy issued an alert which states: “Reports indicate a potential for violence at […]

7 years ago

Wonder if he’s staying for 7 Days…. Truth be told, the puns and similarities are right there in front of us. Flirting, shifting, riding. Craig David’s magnum opus ‘7 Days’ has it all but we’re going to rise above it and go for his debut track ‘Fill Me In.’ Allow us to elaborate because by […]

7 years ago

Essential for anyone that loves Pearl Jam. After Eddie Vedder’s recent gig with Glen Hansard at the 3Arena, it’s understandable if fans are craving a little bit more of the iconic singer. Then again, the only thing that’s better than a solo show is a live performance of Vedder being accompanied by his Pearl Jam […]

7 years ago

Take note if you use these routes. Irish Rail have advised passengers that no alcohol will be allowed on a series of commutes on Monday, 8 July. These include the services from Dublin to Galway and Westport. The trains will also not be selling alcohol from the catering trolleys. The no-alcohol policy on the following […]

7 years ago

You might know somebody that’s interested… With Longitude about to kick off, a week of gigs at Trinity College and Westlife in Croke Park, the summer festival/gig season is in full swing, but with so many bands and artists to see, it’s understandable if money is a bit tight. Well, if you’re a music lover […]

7 years ago

Changes are set to be introduced… The mayor of Amsterdam is considering a raft of changes in the city’s famous Red Light District due to the deteriorating conditions that sex workers in the area are facing. Femke Halsema said that the city “must dare to think about the Red Light District without prostitution”. The changes […]

7 years ago

Not long to go…by order of the Peaky Blinders! We’ve been told that the director is getting closer to the end, the show’s creator has said that Season 5 is ‘honestly the best one yet,’ and we’ve even got our first glimpse at Tommy Shelby in his new role as an MP at Westminster. As for the […]

7 years ago

G’wan Louth. Does your county have any luck? The National Lottery has revealed Ireland’s luckiest EuroMillion counties in new research that analysed the number of top prize winners since the game was launched in 2004. Ireland’s smallest county, Louth, has topped the table with the most EuroMillions winners per head of population. 25 people in […]

7 years ago

What do you reckon… A non-alcoholic Guinness could be available in your local pub after Diageo’s global head of innovation, Michael Ward, said that the company has been working on a non-alcoholic version of the black stuff, as reported by Campaign Live. Speaking at a media event for Diageo, Ward said that while the non-alcoholic […]

7 years ago

Another person was severely injured in the incident. A British man has died and a second has been seriously injured after they fell 40ft while taking a selfie at a popular location on Spain’s Costa Blanca. The pair, aged in their 20s, were trying to take a photograph near a set of steps that leads to Punta […]

7 years ago

The woman is believed to be in her 50s. The body of a woman has been discovered in the sea off the coast of Wicklow. The body was discovered near Arklow at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, 3 July. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her body has been moved to Loughlinstown Hospital, where a […]

7 years ago

The scene has been deleted. A fake blooper scene that played over the closing credits of Toy Story 2, featuring a casting couch scenario, has been deleted by Disney from the latest home releases of the animated film. The deleted scene appeared during a gag reel in the end credits, which shows blooper-style scenes involving […]

7 years ago

Get out and enjoy it. Westlife in Croker, GAA qualifiers, League of Ireland action, pints. It’s shaping up to be a decent weekend and even if you fancy heading to the cinema to see the latest releases, here’s what you’ll be missing on the weather front. Given the recent mini-heatwave we’ve all enjoyed, it appears […]

7 years ago

Halle Bailey is about to go under the sea. With all eyes on The Lion King’s imminent release in cinemas, it’s clear that Disney’s policy of making live-action versions of their most beloved cartoons is showing no signs of slowing down. The Jungle Book, Dumbo, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin are just some of […]

7 years ago

Hell hath no fury. The food bill was just $55.37. A woman in Florida has been charged with grand theft after she allegedly used her boyfriend’s credit card to leave a $5,000 tip as an act of revenge, as reported by ABC. According to an arrest affidavit, the 24-year-old woman used her boyfriend’s credit card to […]

7 years ago

If your excitement levels weren’t high enough already… Now that the Iron Throne is destroyed, Jon Snow is wandering beyond The Wall, and Daenerys’ corpse is…somewhere, TV viewers have a Seven Kingdoms-shaped hole in their lives. If only there was “One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness […]

7 years ago