The series is a must-watch for fans of twisty mystery thrillers. Prime Video in Ireland and the UK has just added the second season of the acclaimed mystery thriller series Cruel Summer to its library. An anthology show from creator Bert V. Royal (best known for writing the Emma Stone comedy Easy A), each season […]

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For those who thought the time for a dry and hot Irish summer had passed, do not give up hope. Ireland’s current stretch of rainy weather could be coming to an end, according to Met Éireann’s national forecast. The Irish meteorological service has said that its current indications suggest that a “drier interlude” with “higher temperatures” […]

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If you had trouble hearing certain lines of dialogue in Oppenheimer, you are not alone. While it has not been as big a box office hit as its competitor Barbie, Christopher Nolan’s latest directorial effort Oppenheimer has been a rousing success. Made for a reported budget of $100 million, the movie has so far grossed […]

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The revelation comes from the UK Committee reviewing the recent controversy surrounding Phillip Schofield. The UK’s Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee has said that “a large number of individuals” have come forward to “raise claims of toxic working cultures, bullying, discrimination and harassment” at ITV. This comes in the wake of presenter Phillip Schofield […]

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The Duffer Brothers have said one character is “going to hopefully tie the whole series together”. Netflix’s megahit sci-fi series Stranger Things will be wrapping up with its upcoming fifth season and the show’s creators have revealed new details about what fans can expect from the final batch of episodes. Matt and Ross Duffer – […]

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He also revealed SNL creator Lorne Michaels’ priceless reaction to the “rip heard around the world”. In the wake of Sinéad O’Connor’s death, many have taken to social media to share great stories involving the legendary Irish singer and musician. The latest comes from comedian David Spade who was a cast member on Saturday Night […]

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For those wanting to see David Ayer’s cut of Suicide Squad, the filmmaker has some good news. Ever since it arrived in theatres in the summer of 2016, there has been talk of a director’s cut of DC superhero flick Suicide Squad. Though the version released in cinemas was a huge hit and sparked a […]

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Not one, but two seasons of the series are available to watch now on the streamer. Netflix has just added Starstruck, the acclaimed series from comedian Rose Matafeo, to its Ireland and UK library. Created by and starring Matafeo, she plays Jessie – a 20-something New Zealand woman living in London and juggling two dead-end […]

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to quizzing… From Jaws to Deep Blue Sea to The Shallows, who doesn’t love a good shark movie? And the good news is that a new shark flick is out in cinemas now. Titled Meg 2: The Trench, the blockbuster is a sequel to the […]

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It features two bonafide action stars in the lead roles. Hidden Strike, a blockbuster movie that sat on a shelf for nearly five years, has become a surprise hit after finally securing a release via Netflix. Directed by Scott Waugh (Need for Speed, the upcoming Expend4bles) and costing a reported $80 million to make, the […]

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This ’80s classic allowed one of cinema’s greatest actors of all time to showcase his funny side. Staying in this Saturday night? Not to worry as there are plenty great movies airing on TV this evening, starting with: Midnight Run – Comedy Central – 9pm Our pick for tonight is this ’80s action comedy focusing […]

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Boasting a pretty unforgettable title, this could become the comedy of 2023. A first trailer has hit the web for Dicks: The Musical, the new comedy movie from Borat and Curb Your Enthusiasm director Larry Charles. Based on the off-Broadway musical F*****g Identical Twins from Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson, the pair star in the […]

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The Wonder Woman star joked that she “will pay the price gladly” so long as her audiences are entertained. Gal Gadot has opened up to JOE about the pain that comes with filming action scenes ahead of the release of her new Netflix blockbuster Heart of Stone. Gadot stars in the spy action movie alongside […]

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Update: 12.05pm, 5 August One person was taken to hospital. Eight residents in Clontarf had to evacuated by firefighters – with one being taken to hospital – due to flooding in the north Dublin suburb on Saturday morning (5 August). On Friday, Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow rain warning for all of Leinster, stating […]

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“I only hope I have half his energy and focus when ‘action’ was shouted.” Tributes have poured in for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul star Mark Margolis following his death at the age of 83. Margolis’ publicist said the actor passed away in a New York City hospital following a short illness and that […]

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The blockbuster happens to be getting a big reboot this year courtesy of Prime Video. Netflix has just added 12 huge movies to its library, while Disney+ has added one of the best crime drama shows of recent years to its service. However, if none of that appeals to you, here are the films airing […]

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The actress and writer received words of support from the likes of Dara Ó Briain, Jason Manford and Panti Bliss. An actress and writer who went viral after performing a one woman play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to a single audience member now appears to be selling out shows. Georgie Grier has brought her […]

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Between Stranger Things, the MCU and now Gran Turismo – the star is involved in several projects with hugely devoted fanbases. David Harbour has opened up to JOE about some of the best interactions he has had with fans of his work. The Black Widow and Stranger Things star made the comments while promoting his […]

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The show currently holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The Responder, considered to be one of the best crime drama shows of recent years, has just been added to Disney+ in Ireland and the UK. Created and written by former policeman Tony Schumacher, the series stars Martin Freeman (Sherlock, Fargo) as Chris – a nighttime […]

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The Oscar-winning movie is leaving the streamer in just a few days. The Power of the Dog, one of the best Netflix original movies to date, will be leaving the streaming service later in the month. Written and directed by two-time Oscar-winner Jane Campion (The Piano) and adapted from the novel of the same name […]

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The two teenagers had been best friends for years. Funeral details have been announced for Kiea McCann (17) and Dlava Mohamed (16), the two victims of the fatal car crash in Monaghan this week. The collision happened on the N54 at Legnakelly near Clones at around 6.45pm on Monday (31 July) and left three others […]

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A must-watch for fans of claustrophobic horrors and thrillers. Prime Video has just added 24 huge movies to its library, while Netflix have added one of the best revenge movies of recent years to its service. However, if none of these 25 films appeal to you, here are the cinematic offerings airing on TV tonight. […]

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“I got out there as quick as I could and tried to revive them.” The father of one of the victims of the fatal car crash in Monaghan this week has described how he tried to save his daughter and her best friend in the aftermath of the collision. The crash happened on the N54 […]

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“Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus.” Zendaya and various cast members of hit series Euphoria have paid tribute to their co-star Angus Cloud following his death earlier this week. The actor’s family confirmed the 25-year-old’s passing, saying he died at home in Oakland in California on Monday (31 July). […]

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“Another day, another film/TV show/play in which a famous Jew is played by a non-Jew.” Comedian and author David Baddiel has penned an opinion piece in which he criticises the casting of non-Jewish actors to play Jewish people in the historical drama epic Oppenheimer. In the Christopher Nolan-directed movie, Cillian Murphy plays real-life theoretical physicist […]

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It is understood that the teenagers were being driven to a Debs ball when the collision occurred. Tributes are pouring in for the two teenage girls who died in a car crash in Monaghan on Monday evening (31 July). The incident, which also left three others injured, occurred on the N54 at Legnakelly near Clones […]

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“Unrelenting, no-nonsense and hard-as-nails – just like its eponymous anti-hero.” A victim of being released in Ireland and the UK amid the Covid pandemic, the British crime thriller Bull – which has just been added to Netflix – was sadly not seen by as many people as it should have been. Written and directed by […]

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The Irish comedian criticised the paper’s account of a comedy routine focused around Strictly Come Dancing. Dara Ó Briain has taken issue with an article about him in the Daily Mail, accusing it of “misquoting” a comedy routine of his as a news story. On Monday, 31 July, the paper published a story on its […]

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Before Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed epic, another beloved project brought Oppenheimer to the screen. Cillian Murphy is currently earning some of the best reviews of his career for his lead turn in box-office smash hit Oppenheimer. In fact, it already looks like he is near certain to receive a Best Actor nomination at next year’s Oscars […]

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Ten movies. All scary. What country made them though? With the arrival of the new horror movie Talk to Me in cinemas and the release of the first trailer for The Exorcist: Believer, JOE is in a spooky mood this week. If you love scary movies, then you’ll be happy to hear that “The Scariest […]

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The streamer has revealed a very violent trailer for the much-anticipated series. Prime Video has released a new teaser for its upcoming series Gen V, a spin-off to the streaming service’s most beloved show The Boys. Based on the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys takes place […]

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This Oscar nominated movie is an unforgettable watch. Netflix has just added 11 very big movies to its library but if none of these are for you, here are the films airing on TV this Saturday night: It is the end of an era on Netflix this weekend! No more Henry Cavill… pic.twitter.com/QA9d514ofN — JOE.ie […]

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In an article written by the recently under fire presenter, Tubridy discusses his “unlikely friendship” with the legendary singer. Ryan Tubridy has opened up about a recent interaction he had with the late singer and musician Sinéad O’Connor that exemplified her “kindness”. Huge numbers have been paying touching tributes to the ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ […]

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“We’re just taking it hour by hour.” American tourist Stephen Termini is no longer in a coma after having been seriously assaulted in Dublin city centre earlier this month. The 57-year-old from Buffalo, New York was injured in an attack that took place on Talbot Street on the night of 19 July. He was subsequently […]

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This includes two big superhero movies. As the SAG-AFTRA strike rages on, a number of major movies – including two superhero films – have had their release dates delayed. Earlier this month, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced that a strike had been ordered after talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers […]

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While Barbenheimer may have finally happened, there is still lots to look forward to in cinemas in August. The month’s offerings include multiple comedies, a superhero flick, a video game adaptation, a horror satire and not one but two aquatic adventures. Check out our list of August’s cinema releases right here: Meg 2: The Trench […]

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There has been a huge demand for tickets. Ticketmaster has announced that Coldplay’s four Dublin gigs that will take place in 2024 have already sold out. Tickets for the UK band’s shows at Croke Park went on general sale at 10am on Friday (28 July). This followed a presale earlier in the week in which […]

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Astronomy experts have provided advice as to how to best witness the phenomenon. Astronomy Ireland is encouraging people to look to the skies at certain times next week as a supermoon will be visible above Ireland. As NASA explains, this phenomenon occurs when the moon is full and its orbit is at its closest point […]

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The showery weather looks like it will be here to stay for a while. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for three counties ahead of a weekend of “unsettled” weather. The alert is set to take effect from 9am to midnight on Saturday (29 July) and applies to Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. […]

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Don’t get caught out. Bank of Ireland (BOI) is warning its customers about a high volume of family impersonation messages currently in circulation, reporting a 25% increase in cases recorded in July. In a statement issued on Thursday (27 July), the bank claimed that fraudsters are sending fake messages purporting to be from family members […]

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Fans of the legendary Irish singer have hit out against the obit. As a huge number of people have taken to social media to pay touching tributes to Sinéad O’Connor after the announcement of her passing on Wednesday (26 July), one Guardian obituary to the legendary Irish singer and musician has come under fire. The […]

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Gardaí have said they are now carrying out enquiries into the alleged theft. The location of a large quantity of gold claimed to have been stolen from the National Party has reportedly been identified by Gardaí. On Sunday night (23 July), the National Party issued a statement on its social media from its leader Justin […]

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Released in Irish cinemas earlier this year, the movie holds a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Having earned rave reviews from critics, the biographical drama movie Till is now available to stream in Ireland and the UK through Prime Video. Co-written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu (who made the also acclaimed drama Clemency), the film is […]

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This could be bad news for motorists. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is considering introducing a new charge on motorists for using the country’s national roads network, according to reports. The Irish Daily Mail states that Ireland’s Exchequer could face a shortfall of between €1.5 billion and €3 billion in lost revenue from fuel duty receipts […]

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With Barbie in cinemas now, what better time to look back on the history of dolls in cinema. After months of huge anticipation, Barbie and Oppenheimer have finally landed in cinemas. JOE has had our say on the two movies already (you can find our Barbie review here and our Oppenheimer review here) but since we prepared […]

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The much in demand drink will only be available for a limited time though… Supermarket chain Aldi has announced that it will be stocking the popular drink brand Prime across its Irish stores from next week. Also known as Prime Hydration, the product is the brainchild of famous YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul. It […]

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Despite three Oscar nominations, the comedy-drama did not fare well at the box-office but should find a bigger audience through streaming. It is quite rare for a mainstream movie to get that blood red 18s rating from the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) but the epic black comedy-drama Babylon managed to do it when it was […]

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The acclaimed director’s 12th movie lands in cinemas next week. We’re inching closer to the day in which Barbie and Oppenheimer go head-to-head at the box office. Ahead of the release of the two movies of 21 July, JOE has prepared a quiz on Oppenheimer writer-director Christopher Nolan’s career. To quote the villain of Nolan’s […]

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There is a lot of great talent involved in the series. Prime Video has revealed a first look at its upcoming action comedy series Mr. & Mrs. Smith which comes from creator Donald Glover (Atlanta) and is based on the 2005 hit movie of the same name. The original film starred Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt […]

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Some reviews have said it is better than the original. Bird Box Barcelona, Netflix’s first follow-up to its 2018 smash-hit Bird Box, has just landed on the streaming service. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Josh Malerman, the original post-apocalyptic horror thriller told the story of a woman (played by Sandra […]

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