Stephen Porzio is a senior writer at JOE, having joined the website in March 2021. JOE’s principal entertainment writer, his area of expertise is movies and television. He covers new releases, streaming additions, and what’s on TV, while also regularly speaking to acclaimed actors and directors about their latest work. Stephen graduated with a BA in English and Film from UCD and an MA in journalism from DCU. He has previously had work published in Hot Press, The Times (Ireland Edition) and The Irish Sun, and is also an experienced podcaster.
Dave Bautista wonders if he is too ‘unattractive’ to star in a rom-com
The wrestler-turned-actor says he has ‘high hopes’ to be a ‘rom-com lead’ someday. With his scene-stealing turn as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as his roles in blockbusters like Dune and Spectre, Dave Bautista is one of the most famous actors alive. And it’s clear from his recent work in movies like […]
3 years ago
New Irish movie from the director of Sing Street premieres to great reviews
The film premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival. The latest movie from Irish writer-director John Carney (Once, Sing Street) is picking up some very good reviews following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Titled Flora and Son, Eve Hewson (Bad Sisters) plays Flora, a single mother having problems with her troubled teenage […]
3 years ago
Food regulator chief compares harm of bringing cake into offices to passive smoking
What do you think? The chairperson of the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has compared the harm of bringing cake into offices to that of passive smoking. In an interview with The Times, Susan Jebb – who is also a professor of Diet and Population Health at the University of Oxford – said it is […]
3 years ago
New weather warning issued for entire country as temperatures set to fall to -4 tonight
Met Éireann has warned of ‘hazardous travelling conditions.’ A new Status Yellow weather warning has been issued by Met Éireann for all of Ireland. The ice alert was issued on Wednesday morning (18 January) and will take effect from 7 pm that day until 12 pm on Thursday. “Icy stretches leading to hazardous travelling conditions,” […]
3 years ago