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.
Status Orange weather warnings issued as Storm Betty set to hit Ireland
Update: 1.45pm, Friday 18 August Seven counties have been hit with Status Orange warnings. All 32 counties in Ireland have been hit with weather warnings as heavy rain and thundery downpours are set to extend nationwide during Friday evening (18 August). A result of the newly named Storm Betty, two Status Orange alerts have been […]
3 years ago
Ryan Tubridy ‘shocked and disappointed’ as RTÉ discussions fall apart, talks begun about his replacement
“Clearly Oliver Callan and Brendan Courtney have been doing a really good job in that slot.” On Thursday night, the news broke that talks between Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ about a potential return to radio for the presenter had fallen apart. And now the Director-General of RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst, is opening up about what went […]
3 years ago
Netflix adds brilliant McDonald’s drama based on ruthless true story
The movie stars Michael Keaton and comes from the writer of Pam & Tommy. Netflix have added The Founder, the acclaimed biographical drama about the creation of the McDonald’s restaurant chain, to its Ireland and UK library. Written by Robert Siegel (Pam & Tommy, The Wrestler) and directed by John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side, […]
3 years ago