The weekend schedule features Liam Neeson, a variety of sports and the return of a hit crime drama. RTÉ has published its St. Patrick’s Day weekend schedule, with plenty to watch and listen to across RTÉ One, RTÉ2, RTÉ Player, all RTÉ Radio stations and RTÉ Online. Amongst the schedule is The Late Late Show, […]

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Important information for those travelling in the coming days through the airport. Dublin Airport has issued fresh advice to passengers ahead of what is set to be a busy weekend. According to its operator, daa, around 432,000 passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the coming St Patrick’s Day weekend. As St Patrick’s Day falls […]

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The segment has come under fire for omitting several major names. Actor and writer Michael Imperioli has hit out at the Oscars for not including a number of big names in its memoriam, including his Sopranos co-star Tony Sirico. Taking to Instagram, Imperioli highlighted the Academy Awards’ omission of Sirico, as well as of Goodfellas […]

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Ireland has received 14 nominations at this year’s Oscars. After months of intense debate and speculation, the 95th Academy Awards are finally taking place this weekend. The Oscars will start at 12am and run to about 3 am on Monday, 13 March. (For information on how to watch the ceremony live click right here). Because […]

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Another day, another quiz. JOE has prepared another daily quiz for our readers, this time testing them on tonight’s Academy Awards, the earlier in the week RTÉ Choice Music Awards and more. Five questions await you. Enjoy! Related links: QUIZ: JOE’s Big News Of The Day Quiz #50 QUIZ: Can you guess which of these […]

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With Scream VI in cinemas now, we’re testing how well our readers know the franchise. Scream VI is out in cinemas now and to mark its release, JOE interviewed a number of its cast and crew for our YouTube channel, ranked the previous Scream films in order of quality and prepared the quiz below on […]

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Liven up your weekend with a quiz. That’s right. JOE is back with a brand new daily quiz, testing readers on current events in the world of movies, music and TV. There are five questions below. But can you get full marks? Related links: QUIZ: Can you guess which of these movies has the higher […]

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Its first season scored a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. A new trailer has hit the web for the second season of Yellowjackets, one of the best thriller series of recent years. For those unaware, the show centres around a team of New Jersey high school girls’ soccer players whose plane crashes while flying over […]

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The acclaimed short will compete at the Academy Awards this weekend. Staying in this Saturday night? Well, you could check out JOE’s must-watch at home for this week – Luther: The Fallen Sun. For more on that, check out the video below. This week's must-watch at home… is the hugely anticipated Netflix movie based on […]

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Those planning a trip soon on the island of Ireland should consider this venue. March has finally arrived and it won’t be long before St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Easter and the summer months, prime times for a holiday getaway. And if you find yourself looking to treat yourself while not venturing too far from home, […]

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Boasting an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie received seven Oscar nominations and won the Best Original Screenplay prize. Staying in this Friday tonight but The Late Late Show is not for you? Well, why not watch one of the following movies airing on TV this evening? The Revenant – Film4 – 9pm Leonardo DiCaprio […]

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It’s tougher than it looks. Rotten Tomatoes isn’t the definitive metric to judge whether a movie is good or bad. After all, there are plenty of movies I like with low scores on the website and plenty of movies I don’t like with high scores. That said, it is a great tool for judging the […]

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“Accumulations of snow are expected in many areas along with icy conditions.” Met Éireann has issued several fresh weather warnings, including a Status Yellow snow-ice alert for all of Ireland. This snow warning will take effect from 3am to 11pm on Thursday (9 March) and says that rain, sleet and snow will spread northwards across […]

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Have you sampled the beer offerings in the other nine cities? Dublin has been named one of the 10 best European cities for beer fans to visit in 2023. The list comes from US website Uproxx and saw craft beer experts and brewers asked about their favourite cities to visit for a “beer-fueled adventure”. Uproxx […]

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He was a definite highlight of the Marvel Netflix shows era. Jon Bernthal will be returning to play Frank Castle aka The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it has been reported. Having previously been depicted by Dolph Lundgren, Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson on screen in movies, Bernthal first appeared as the grieving […]

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It was nominated for five Oscars and won in the Best Original Screenplay category. Need a movie this Tuesday night? Well, with Scream VI out in cinemas this week, you could catch up on the slasher franchise. You could also watch one of the 19 big movies Prime Video recently added to its library. Or […]

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Is your county affected? 14 counties have been issued with Status Yellow snow and ice warnings by Met Éireann. Published by the Irish meteorological service on Tuesday (7 March), one of the alerts will be valid from 6am to midnight on Thursday. It applies to the province of Connacht, as well as the counties Cavan, […]

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The film was nominated for five Oscars. The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin has announced that it will stage a production of The Verdict, which is based on Barry Reed’s 1980 novel that inspired the hit 1982 movie of the same name. Directed by Sidney Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico) and written by David Mamet (Glengarry […]

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Test your knowledge. Another day, another batch of questions testing JOE readers on their knowledge of current events – with our latest quiz focusing on classic Irish albums, new cinema releases and a pricey upcoming Prime Video show. Can you get 5/5 though? Related links: QUIZ: Can you ace this ultimate quiz on the entire […]

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It comes from the makers of Avengers: Endgame. The first trailer has hit the web for Citadel, a new sci-fi spy series from Prime Video that is reportedly the second-most expensive TV show ever made. Executive-produced by Anthony and Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame), the series centres around an independent global spy agency by the name […]

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It’s a classic in fairness. Sinéad O’Connor’s second record ‘I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got’ has been named the winner of the inaugural RTÉ Choice Music Prize ‘Classic Irish Album’. The sophomore LP was announced as the winner by Tracy Clifford on 2FM on Monday (6 March). The judges for the prize were […]

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As the Government reportedly explores options to reduce private car usage, AA Ireland has suggested a radical move. AA Ireland has called upon the Government to introduce a free public transport and shared bikes trial across Ireland. The automotive services company said that such moves should be implemented for a “dedicated period” before the Government […]

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It received a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes score. Prime Video just added 19 big movies to its library, which you can read about right here. But if you need more film options tonight, here are the flicks airing on TV this evening. Apollo 11 – Sky Showcase – 9pm Our pick for tonight is this […]

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Here’s a quiz to help start your week. JOE has prepared another quiz for readers based on current events, this time covering news regarding Chris Rock, David Attenborough and Liverpool. See if you can get a perfect 5/5 score below. Related links: QUIZ: Can you ace this ultimate quiz on the entire Rocky franchise QUIZ: […]

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Creed III is in cinemas now. After much anticipation, Creed III – the latest entry in Rocky franchise that started all the way back in 1976 – is in cinemas now. You can read JOE’s glowing write-up of the movie here and watch our interviews with its cast members Jonathan Majors and Tessa Thompson over […]

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The series aims “to do for the wildlife of Britain and Ireland what the Planet series has done for the wildlife of the world”. Broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough has a new show premiering next week in which he turns his attention to British and Irish wildlife. Titled Wild Isles, the programme is presented […]

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We hope the TV shows are as great as the movies that inspired them. Trailers have been released this week for not one, but two TV show remakes of classic movie thrillers from the ’80s. The first to arrive will be Prime Video’s Dead Ringers, a gender-swapped take on filmmaker David Cronenberg’s acclaimed 1988 psychological […]

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Have you been keeping up with current events? That’s right, JOE has prepared another one of our classic daily quizzes. And this one is particularly entertainment-focused, with topics including Succession, The Young Offenders and other TV and movie content. There are five questions below. But can you get a perfect score? Related links: The JOE […]

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The plot for the new superhero movie sounds promising. Following the two Hellboy films with Ron Perlman in 2004 and 2008 and the David Harbour-led 2019 reboot, a new movie take on the comic book character is on the way. First reported by the website Giant Freakin Robot and later confirmed by Deadline, the film […]

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All ten were detained on the foot of European Arrest Warrants. Gardaí surrendered nine males and one female to Polish National Police at Baldonnell Aerodrome in Dublin 22 on Friday (3 March). In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said that all ten people were detained on the foot of European Arrest Warrants either on the […]

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It earned a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and two Oscar nominations. Need some viewing options for tonight? Well, you can check out The Late Late Show, the 19 big movies recently added to Netflix and the following films airing on TV this evening. The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone – Film4 – 9pm […]

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Here is everything we know so far about the new batch of episodes. Hit Irish comedy series The Young Offenders has been renewed for a fourth season by BBC and RTÉ. It’s been nearly three years since the finale of the third season when we last saw lead characters Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy) and Jock […]

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It’s a movie that blends comedy, horror and sci-fi. Need a movie to watch this Tuesday evening? Well JOE has gone ahead and compiled this list of the films on TV tonight just for your pleasure. Happy Death Day 2U – Film4 – 9pm The first Happy Death Day was released in 2017, with the […]

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Butler had a small but very memorable role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Alongside Brendan Fraser for The Whale and Colin Farrell for The Banshees of Inisherin, Austin Butler is widely considered one of the major contenders to take home the Best Actor Oscar this year for his role in Elvis, in which […]

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Another day, another quiz. That’s right! JOE has prepared another daily quiz for our readers, which tests them on recent news regarding Creed III, Gorillaz, Ryan Tubridy and more. But can you get a perfect 5/5 score? Related links: QUIZ: JOE’s Big News Of The Day Quiz #45 QUIZ: Can you name the movie from […]

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Exciting news for anyone who has wanted to see the phenomenon. Astronomy Ireland is urging everyone to watch the night sky on Monday evening (27 February) for the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. One of nature’s great spectacles, the lights were on very strong display on Sunday night as evident from the […]

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The show has racked up 34 million views on the BBC iPlayer. BBC reality TV series The Traitors has been renewed for a second season and the broadcaster is now seeking out applicants for the upcoming batch of episodes. Based on a Dutch series and hosted by Claudia Winkleman, The Traitors is filmed in the […]

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“That was when I knew he would be Henry Hill.” Following his untimely passing last year at the age of 67, legendary actor Ray Liotta has received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star is to honour Liotta’s 50 years of work in movies and TV, which included roles in major […]

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It was made by a great director and boasts an excellent cast. Oh Monday, Monday. It’s definitely the worst day of the week. That said, perhaps kicking back with a movie tonight could brighten things up. Here are the films on TV this evening. Creed II – ITV4 – 9pm With Creed III in cinemas […]

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The exchange was awkward, as you might expect. Michael B. Jordan and a red-carpet interviewer shared an awkward exchange at a premiere for his movie Creed III recently. This was after the actor confronted the reporter over comments made on her podcast about him. For a little background, the interviewer, Lore’l, went to school with […]

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10 questions await you… Cocaine Bear is out in cinemas now and you can watch JOE’s interviews with some of its cast right here. Meanwhile, to mark the movie’s release, we’re celebrating cinema’s most iconic animals with a quiz. Can you guess the films that feature the following 10 animals? Good luck. Related links: Can […]

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Its premiere date will coincide with the release of U2’s new album. A new trailer has hit the web for Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman, a music documentary that will premiere next month on Disney+. The feature-length film will see Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom) capturing […]

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Spice up your weekend with a quiz. That’s right, JOE has prepared another one of its current events quizzes – this time with questions on recent news regarding Hozier, Russell Crowe and Succession. If you read JOE regularly, you should do well here. There are five questions. Good luck. Related links: The JOE Friday Pub […]

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“To have a wave of attention and approval as you say, I’ll take it.” Between his roles in Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, Narcos and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – as well as his hilarious recent guest spot hosting Saturday Night Live – it is safe to say that […]

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Good news for movie lovers. Originally introduced on Laserdiscs as part of an added incentive for people to buy movies to watch at home, audio commentaries later carried over onto the more compact DVD and Blu-Ray formats, becoming a much-loved feature. Typically, the feature allows viewers to watch a film alongside a feature-length commentary with […]

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“Red balloons all around.” HBO Max has announced that it is making a prequel series to the recent pair of smash hit horror movies IT and IT Chapter Two. The films came out in 2017 and 2019 and were adaptations of Stephen King’s legendary horror novel IT about a fictional US town named Derry that […]

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“If you have your cúpla focail, absolutely use it.” Between his recent Best Actor Oscar nomination for Aftersun, a Dublin International Film Festival premiere for his new movie God’s Creatures and recently wowing the public with his Irish language skills, Paul Mescal really is the man of the moment. And appearing on The Late Late […]

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Staying in this Friday evening? If so, there are plenty of entertainment options available to you at home. These include The Late Late Show, a critically acclaimed new comedy-drama series on Disney+, one of last year’s best Irish movies on Netflix, and all the films that are airing on TV. Another thing you could watch is […]

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It has become Warner Bros. Games’ biggest launch ever. Warner Bros. reportedly sees Hogwarts Legacy as a long-term franchise following the Harry Potter game proving very popular upon release. Taking place over a hundred years before The Boy Who Lived and his time at the magical school, the action role-playing game sees players control their […]

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Exciting news. Hozier has announced his first Irish live date in four years for this summer. The Wicklow man will play Malahide Castle in Dublin on Friday, 30 June, where he will be joined by The Teskey Brothers as special guests. The announcement comes as the singer-songwriter’s new EP ‘Eat Your Young’ is set to […]

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