Not to be missed. Susan Cox Powell disappeared in 2009. Her husband Josh was almost immediately named as a suspect and the police also surveilled Josh’s brother, Michael. Susan was just 28 years old when she disappeared from her home in Utah. Sadly, this story would get far more sinister. While suspicion fell on to […]

6 years ago

The original gang are back. Life finds a way. In terms of the most iconic cinematic moments of all time, the moment when Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) sees a Brachiosaurus for the very first time is right up there. Awestruck, shocked, and fully of giddy excitement, the way that Dr. Grant was feeling in that […]

6 years ago

It’s understood the man fell from a height while carrying out contracted works at the building. A man in his 60s has died following a workplace accident in Dublin 4 this afternoon. Gardaí from Irishtown are investigating the death which has been described as a work place accident which occurred at a building in Dublin […]

6 years ago

There’s new information on Michael’s plan to take over from Tommy, Gina’s mysterious past, and more. As always, if you haven’t seen the most recent episode of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. Seriously, look away now. Ah, Finn! If only you kept your mouth shut. That slip of the tongue […]

6 years ago

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6 years ago

The ending definitely had people talking. As always, if you haven’t seen the most recent episode of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. Seriously, look away now. Alfie Solomons returned and it appears that Camden’s most famous gangster is something of a clairvoyant. Why? Well, he only went and predicted the finale […]

6 years ago

Run To The Hills… then this gig. Heavy metal gods Iron Maiden will be returning to these shores because the band will headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Monday 15 June, 2020. The rock ‘n roll legends have recently been busy with their Legacy of the Beast North American tour, based on their award-winning […]

6 years ago

Some great choices here from the documentary king. Get them done. When it comes to film recommendations, every single film fan has a few solid picks but some opinions carry more weight than others. When it comes to the documentary genre, it’s arguable that only David Attenborough is more beloved than Louis Theroux. From UFOs to […]

6 years ago

There are some very controversial picks here. Oh, what a glorious day. No, it has nothing to do with Ireland starting their Rugby World Cup campaign with an impressive win, the 25th anniversary of the Shawshank Redemption, or news that Season 6 of Peaky Blinders will start filming early next year. Today is a glorious […]

6 years ago

After that epic finale, the new season starts filming soon. The dust and gunpowder hasn’t even settled yet on Season 5 of Peaky Blinders, but the focus has already switched to the future of the Shelby family. The show’s creator Steven Knight has frequently said that he plans on ending the show just as the […]

6 years ago

“The performances that he has given over the five seasons really are incredible.” Whenever Steven Knight and the producers of Peaky Blinders were casting the role of Tommy Shelby, there’s a wonderful anecdote about the moments after their first meeting with Cillian Murphy. Recounted in the new book By Order of the Peaky Blinders, Murphy, […]

6 years ago

It’s that time of the week for film fans… Just after finishing a film in your local cinema? Interested in having an argument with your film friends? Well, we’ve got just the thing for you because the JOE Movie Quiz is back and we’re got 15 fiendish questions to test your film trivia. As always, […]

6 years ago

Start checking those tickets. One lucky Irish punter has started the weekend in the best possible way after winning €500,000 on the Euromillions Plus draw. The EuroMillions Plus winning numbers were 7, 18, 19, 44 and 47. The winning Euromillions Plus ticket was sold in Dublin, so start checking those tickets of you’re in the […]

6 years ago

Conor and Jock are back and “you’re going to love it” As soon as Conor, Jock, Linda, and Siobhan escaped from the bus that Billy Murphy hijacked, fans of The Young Offenders were counting the days until Cork’s biggest blaggards returned to our screens. Of course, there was the standalone Christmas special that featured Robert […]

6 years ago

We could be getting even more gripping cases. In recent weeks, it’s arguable that no other show has dominated the discourse quite like Unbelievable. Inspired by real events, Unbelievable tells the true story of Marie Adler (portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever), a young woman who was bound and raped by a masked man in her home over a […]

6 years ago

Filmed in Ireland, you might just know some of the locations… Whenever a movie is filmed in Ireland, Irish film fans immediately raise their interest levels. Hell, we’re no different than someone from London, Madrid, or Buenos Aires whenever they see their city on screen, but there’s something very cool about seeing our country on […]

6 years ago

Maud Nicholl was from Antrim and she was born in July 1909. RIP. Maud Nicholl, thought to be the oldest woman on the island of Ireland, has died at the age of 110. Born in Ballymena on 3 July 1909, she passed away at Glenkeen Nursing Home on Thursday afternoon, as reported by the BBC. A […]

6 years ago

Part three airs next week. You won’t want to miss this. During the most recent episode of the BBC documentary on The Troubles, an extremely poignant moment occurred near the end. Of course, that’s not to diminish the other tragic, informative and heartbreaking events documented in the most recent episode of Spotlight On The Troubles: A […]

6 years ago

A meeting six years in the making. Sunday’s finale looks great. As always, if you want to know absolutely nothing about the final episode in season five of Peaky Blinders, consider this your spoiler alert. Seriously, look away now. Right from the very first season of Peaky Blinders, Winston Churchill has played a defining role […]

6 years ago

It’s coming back and will be even darker than before. Granted, it’s very likely that someone is interested in season two of a show without seeing the first one, but a spoiler alert is still necessary given the cliffhanger that ended the final episode of Dead To Me. Steve is dead. Long live the girls. […]

6 years ago

The first teaser is here and it looks fantastic. Set record for Sunday. As always, if you haven’t seen the most recent episode of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler warning. Seriously, look away now. Right now, Tommy Shelby might be struggling to get some sleep. After all, he’s got the machinations of […]

6 years ago

The Emmy-nominated documentary will be shown on RTÉ One. Don’t miss it. On 18 June 1994, members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), a loyalist paramilitary group, burst into a pub in Loughinisland, County Down, and fired on those in attendance. Six people were killed and five others were injured. The attack on the mainly-Catholic […]

6 years ago

Non-stop tunes by The Boss. Heaven. This is radio nowhere, is there anybody alive out there? Any self-respecting fan of Bruce Springsteen will instantly know that lyric from the brilliant ‘Radio Nowhere’, which featured on Springsteen’s album Magic, but it’s also an apt description for anyone who thinks there isn’t enough of The Boss on […]

6 years ago

The iconic musician returns. A treat for fans of the great man. While the Christmas season is far, far away – don’t let anyone tell you it isn’t, it’s FAAAAR away – music fans are facing that all too common dilemma that crops up in the weeks after Electric Picnic, which gigs will I spend […]

6 years ago

It’s less than a week until the gang returns. Hey-oooo! Much like the gang whenever they get excited about Thunder Gun Express, a game of CharDee MacDennis, or a slice of rum ham, our excitement levels are through the roof ahead of the return of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for a 14th season on 25 September. […]

6 years ago

It has some of the year’s best reviews already. It’s the time of year when TV stations usually show off their upcoming slate and HBO have stolen a march on their rivals when it comes to the documentary genre. The broadcaster has three big projects set to be released in the next few weeks and it […]

6 years ago

“I should have known better.” Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has apologised after a picture of him wearing “brownface” at a private school gala nearly two decades ago was discovered. The photo was published by Time Magazine and it shows Trudeau, then 29, dressed up in an Aladdin costume at an Arabian Nights-themed gala at the West […]

6 years ago

The Sinner is back with “the most dangerous and disturbing case” yet. While there are still plenty of great new TV shows to enjoy in 2019, it’s very likely that some viewers will be very interested in seeing the return of The Sinner in 2020. Originally slated to premiere this year, the third season of […]

6 years ago

A journalist that helped tell Adler’s story has shared her feelings on the Netflix drama. Since being released on Netflix last week, viewers have been extremely interested in the real-life story depicted in Unbelievable. For those unfamiliar with the story, Unbelievable tells the true story of Marie Adler (portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever), a young woman who […]

6 years ago

If you’ve another holiday plan, let it go. This is bound to be popular. While the world of serial killers and princesses aren’t that similar, we’d be extremely interested to be Jonathan Groff’s headspace for a day. Why? Well, to most people, he’s Holden Ford in Netflix’s drama Mindhunter, but for millions of people around […]

6 years ago

This might interest you and your partner… While we’re sure it’s domestic bliss most of the time for most of you living with a significant other, there will always be one or two little bumps in the road when you share a living space for long enough. While household chores and the constant battle to […]

6 years ago

Two memorable episodes but the writers aren’t happy with them. Much like Joey when he turned 30, we’re fairly certain that Friends fans are cursing the heavens when they hear the following piece of information. The beloved sitcom is 25-years-old on 22 September. Why God, why? Why are we so old! Well, we can’t change […]

6 years ago

We’re going back to Bayside, preppy. Here’s what it’s all about. In terms of undefeated streaks, there are a litany of famous contenders. Dublin’s current period of dominance is a very strong contender. The Undertaker had an incredible streak at Wrestlemania until Brock Lesnar arrived. Chuck Norris has never slept a day in his life. […]

6 years ago

The first trailer is here. It’s back! You’re the man, Steve! Granted, we don’t get to see an awful lot of everyone’s favourite hormone monster in the trailer for Season 3 of Big Mouth but that’s ok. We’re just happy to know that the filthy – and incredibly insightful comedy – is returning to Netflix […]

6 years ago

It airs tonight. Set record. After making an immediate impression with its opening episode, Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History returns to the BBC on Tuesday evening, with the second episode is set to focus on the bloodiest period in the conflict. Tonight’s episode will air rare footage of the IRA carrying out a bombing attack at […]

6 years ago

Tales of crime and corruption in Ireland. These sound extremely interesting. With new documentaries on the likes of Eamon DeValera in America, Richard Harris and Martin McGuinness in the works, it’s clear that TG4 have made a serious commitment to the documentary genre. However, as regular TG4 viewers will know, this isn’t a new development; […]

6 years ago

If you love dogs, you need to see this. Who doesn’t love a good dogumentary? A few months ago, Netflix struck gold when they released their new series Dogs and with Season 2 on the way, it’s very likely that we’re going to be seeing a lot more features about our four-legged friends. However, if […]

6 years ago

“A further 182 jobs are threatened.” 355 people have been temporarily laid off at the ABP processing plant in Cahir, Tipperary. The job losses, according to RTÉ, are a result of the ongoing beef dispute, during which ABP has been blockaded for a number of weeks. While some negotiations had been taking place with protesters during […]

6 years ago

A treat for fans of The Boss. As soon as news emerged that there was going to be a massive gig in Cork next summer, we’re certain that quite a lot of people were hoping for The Boss to stop off and play Páirc Uí Chaoimh. We’re sure Westlife will be very good, but there’s […]

6 years ago

Incredible film, incredible scene. Almost 26 years since its original release, it’s telling that the events depicted in Jim Sheridan’s Oscar-nominated film In the Name of the Father are still being grossly manipulated and used for political purposes. However, the below headline in The Daily Mail did offer The Big Reviewski team an opportunity to […]

6 years ago

The recent episode has left a big question for Peaky Blinders fans. As always, if you haven’t seen the most recent episode of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. Seriously, look away now. Shalom! Does Alfie Solomons live, or is he brown bread? (Yep, our use of slang is ironic here, […]

6 years ago

Time for film fans to step up and test their knowledge. Downton Abbey, Hustlers, and Extra Ordinary. Now that’s an interesting triple bill to see at your local cinema! To mark the release of all three in Irish cinemas, we’ve got rounds to reflect that. As always, the first round is on the week in […]

6 years ago

The Young Offenders returns soon and it’s going to get emotional. When it comes to comedy, there’s a rule of thumb about what separates the truly great shows from the very good ones. Most good comedies can make you laugh, the truly great ones can make you care. Think about it. Homer sitting on his […]

6 years ago

Including a new Stephen King film. Heaven for horror fans. It’s fitting that Netflix marked Friday the 13th by releasing some terrifying details about their upcoming films and if you’re already excited about the Halloween period, you’ll be very happy to hear that the online streaming giant will be adding plenty of new and original […]

6 years ago

Know anyone that can finish off this beast? God bless Joey Tribbiani for introducing the world to the idea of ‘the meat sweats’. Finishing off Monica’s famous Thanksgiving dinner may have been Joey’s version of Mount Everest, but if you’ve got an uncanny ability to polish off even the biggest of meals, Pinheads Pizza in […]

6 years ago

It has been called ‘unmissable.’ Clear your weekend. In August 2008, teenager Marie Adler reported that she was raped by an intruder in her home in Lynnwood, Washington. Aside from the obvious physical and mental trauma, the teenager also had to endure another kind of torment. Marie’s police report was instantly scrutinised by the authorities while those […]

6 years ago

Footage for the next episode has been released and it looks very interesting. As always, if you’re not up to date with the most recent episode of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler alert. Seriously, look away now. If you’re a fan of Peaky Blinders, you’re probably getting a familiar feeling that the […]

6 years ago

The ’90s classic is back. Take a look at what’s in store… Let’s be honest. The ’90s did an awful lot of damage for those that were versed in the pop-culture of the decade. Truth be told, the image of the witch from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Judge Doom from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, the […]

6 years ago

Part two airs next week. Don’t miss it. While the first episode of Spotlight On The Troubles: A Secret History covered an awful lot of horrific and familiar ground for people with an understanding of Irish history, the opening episode still provided a stark reminder of the violent and upsetting history that is still all […]

6 years ago

Now’s your chance to be in a Hollywood film… It’s the timeless story of an actor heading out west to make it big in the film industry. As they travel west, their dreams, hopes, and ambitions are wrapped up in nerves and doubt. Can I make it? Is this the right decision? How will I […]

6 years ago