There is A LOT to look forward to next year. While the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes earlier this year may have delayed many big movie productions, there are plenty of films to look forward to in 2024 including: Alien: Romulus Plot: “Young people from a distant world must face the most terrifying life form […]

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2023 is nearing its end. But before we enter the new year, we’re looking back at some of the past 12 months’ biggest news stories through the medium of quiz. 20 questions designed to test you await. Let us know how you do. QUIZ: Time to test yourself on all that happened in 2023 If […]

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Exciting news for action movie and Christmas movie fans. Legendary action filmmaker John Woo has returned with a new movie which is now available to stream at home. Titled Silent Night, it is the Hong Kong director’s first Hollywood film in 20 years – having before that directed such high profile flicks in the US […]

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It has got a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes. On Saturday afternoon (23 December), the best Christmas movie ever is playing on TV, but for a list of the films airing later in the evening – scroll below: Die Hard – Channel 4 – 9pm Another Christmas classic. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines/Terminator: Genisys […]

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Another pre-Christmas quiz. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes. You know the drill. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 85 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the number or put the digit in and […]

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Merry Christmas! Looking to relax amid the festive celebrations? Well, here are the best movies airing on TV this Christmas day. Puss in Boots – Channel 4 – 8.40am The Antonio Banderas-voiced cat takes centre stage in this Shrek spin-off. The Witches – RTÉ2 – 10am The recent big-screen version of the Roald Dahl novel […]

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“They cut down her scenes as much as possible. And this messed up the entire movie.” A number of people have said they are boycotting the in-cinemas Aquaman sequel on account of Amber Heard’s reduced presence in the superhero movie. Heard reprises her role as Mera opposite Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, […]

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A man has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the Parnell Square attack. The five-year-old girl who was stabbed in an attack outside a school in Dublin city centre last month has been moved from intensive care to a ward, according to reports. She was one of four victims of the attack that […]

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It’s from the director of Training Day and the creator of True Detective. One of 2023’s most shocking movies has just been added to Prime Video but if you need more to watch this Christmas Eve Eve Eve, here are the films on TV tonight: The Magnificent Seven – Virgin Media Two – 9pm This […]

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“While I can, I am going to continue extending the hand of friendship.” Charlie Bird has said that he made it to this Christmas with the help of the “love and prayers” he has received, though he does not believe he will see next Christmas. The veteran journalist and broadcaster, 74, was diagnosed with Motor […]

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The darkly comedic thriller has a strong Irish connection. One of 2023’s most shocking movies, Saltburn, has just been added to Prime Video. The psychological thriller stars Ireland’s own Barry Keoghan (who received a Golden Globe nom for his performance) as Oliver, a student at Oxford in 2006 who struggles to fit in amongst the […]

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Quiz-day is here. The JOE Friday Pub Quiz is en route. But while you wait anxiously for its arrival, please take our latest quick-fire quiz. 15 general knowledge questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 84 If the JOE quick-fire quiz […]

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It ran for four seasons and starred an Oscar winner. A psychological thriller series with an average 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes has been dubbed by one fan as being “even better than Breaking Bad”. That show is Mr. Robot, which ran for four seasons between 2015 and 2019 and focuses on Elliot Alderson […]

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She was reportedly told the Irish language is unacceptable. Primark has issued an apology after an employee in one of its Belfast stores was told she could not wear a jumper featuring the words ‘Nollaig Shona’. The Irish News reports that the incident occurred last Friday at Primark’s Royal Avenue store in the Northern Irish […]

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The tough-as-nails neo-noir is from the director of Dirty Harry and is based on an Ernest Hemingway story. Christmas is right around the corner and to make the time until December 25 fly faster, why not enjoy one of these movies on TV tonight (21 December). National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – Sky Showcase – 8pm […]

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‘Watch this space.’ One of Netflix’s biggest action movies to date could be getting an unexpected sequel. That film is 2019’s Triple Frontier, which was co-written and directed by J.C. Chandor (Margin Call, A Most Violent Year) and starred Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Oscar Isaac and Pedro Pascal. The five actors played ex-United […]

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‘Very strong’ winds are set to sweep the country. All of Ireland has been hit with Status Yellow wind warnings, with Met Éireann urging the public to be careful of possible displaced objects and debris. One of the alerts applies to the province of Leinster, as well as the counties Cavan, Cork, Limerick, Monaghan, Tipperary […]

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A hump day quiz. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 82 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the number or put the digit in and […]

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It’s from the director of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and L.A. Confidential. Netflix recently added one of the best sports movies of recent years to its library, but if you need more to watch – here are the films on TV this Wednesday night (20 December): The River Wild – Legend – 9pm […]

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Here’s a nice weekend quick-fire quiz. 15 questions. Three minutes. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 78 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the number or put the digit in and a space. […]

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It holds a whopping 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. American Underdog, the sports drama that earned a coveted and rare A+ CinemaScore rating, has just been added to Netflix in Ireland and the UK. The biographical movie stars Zachary Levi (Chuck, Shazam!) as American footballer Kurt Warner, with the film telling the “inspirational true […]

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WARNING: Some may find the images below disturbing “I never thought I’d survive that monster.” A young man who recorded as he was attacked by a shark says he thought the video would capture his final moments. From Parma in Italy, 20-year-old Matteo Mariotti took a trip to Australia a year ago to study and […]

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Shockingly, the movie received poor reviews upon release. However, it’s now considered a classic. Named the greatest actor of the 21st century by The New York Times in 2020, Denzel Washington has had an incredible career. Yet, he has had a couple of movies that went underappreciated upon release before developing cult followings years later. […]

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It could provide an answer to one of the movie’s biggest mysteries. The apocalyptic thriller Leave the World Behind was added to Netflix earlier this month and while it has received positive reviews for the most part by critics, viewers seem to be divided on it. Written and directed by Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) and […]

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“I don’t know what to say – it’s the most amazing Christmas ever.” A man who spent years living in an abandoned slaughterhouse in Cork is excited to spend his first Christmas in his new home, according to reports. Earlier this year, Virgin Media News highlighted the plight of the now 63-year-old John O’Donnell, who […]

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It comes from the same writer-director as the upcoming Tom Hardy movie The Bikeriders. For those staying in this Friday night, there are lots of viewing options. You have The Graham Norton Show on BBC One, one of 2023’s biggest movies on Disney+ and the following films airing across a bunch of different TV channels. […]

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It is reportedly one of the most expensive movies ever made. Harrison Ford’s final outing as legendary archaeologist adventurer Indiana Jones has just been added to Disney+ in Ireland and the UK. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the fifth movie in the legendary franchise, was directed by James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari and […]

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There are four major TV stars on this week’s episode. It’s Friday, which means The Graham Norton Show will be gracing our screens once again. And among the TV star heavy line-up for tonight (15 December) is Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan, who will be on the red sofa to promote the second season of […]

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Friday is quiz day for JOE. Later on we’ll have our JOE Friday Pub Quiz for players, but why not whet your appetite for it with this quick-fire quiz? 15 general knowledge questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 77 If […]

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“The world’s first AI morning show is here and it’s very weird.” Ireland AM woke up the nation this morning (14 December) with what it dubbed a “world-first AI-inspired show”. Ahead of its airing, Virgin Media Ireland explained that the special episode was “shaped entirely by input from ChatGPT and Google Bard”, two of the […]

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“The Irish Coast Guard extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.” A body has been recovered in a search following a fishing boat sinking off the coast of Louth this week. Speaking on RTÉ’s News at One on Tuesday (12 December), Ivan Longmore from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) […]

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One man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. 12 people, including eight children, have been injured following a crash in Kilkenny involving a lorry and a school bus. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 10.20am to the collision which occurred on the N77 at Ardloo on Thursday (14 December). According to a […]

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He slammed it as ‘an abuse of what mass is and what the Catholic funeral liturgy is all about’. A priest has slammed Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass that took place last Friday in Nenagh in Tipperary as “completely inappropriate” and “a scandal”. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob […]

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“This poor old lady was seemingly heading back to another country, something happened and she couldn’t travel…” A dog that was left abandoned and tied to a pole at Dublin Airport has found a permanent home just in time for Christmas. In a social media post this week, animal welfare organisation My Lovely Horse Rescue […]

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You could make some big savings, though the offer is only in place for a very limited time. Circle K has announced details of a new flash fuel discount its implementing nationwide to celebrate Christmas. From 1pm to 4pm on Thursday (14 December), the price of its premium miles and milesPLUS fuel will be reduced […]

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A humpday quiz for ya. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 75 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the number or put the […]

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With a ‘spectacular celestial fireworks display for the whole country’ expected, here is everything you need to know. The best meteor shower of 2023 will peak in Ireland over the next two nights, according to Astronomy Ireland. This is the Geminids meteor shower, which is comprised of tiny pieces of space debris – specks of […]

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“This is the heavyweight tear-jerker of the year.” The first reviews have hit the web for Zac Efron’s much-anticipated wrestling drama The Iron Claw and they are very, very good. Written and directed by Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest), the movie is based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich […]

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Featuring one of the best casts for a sci-fi thriller in recent memory, the movie is on very late so we’d advise recording it. One of 2023’s best movies is now available to stream at home, but if you need more films – here are the ones airing on TV this Wednesday night (13 December). […]

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It is one of the rare movies to blend action and sports. One of 2023’s best movies is now available to stream at home. However, if you need more films to watch – here is a list of the ones airing on TV this Tuesday evening (12 December). The Mechanic – Film4 – 9pm Jason […]

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Holding a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie received four Golden Globe nominations this week. Widely considered as being one of 2023’s best movies, May December is now streaming in Ireland and the UK via Sky and NOW. Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Todd Haynes (Carol, Dark Waters, Far From Heaven), the movie stars Oscar-winners […]

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“The idea of Taoiseach Ruairi and Uachtarain McGregor, I think, makes more sense.” Viral star Ruairi McSorley has his sights on becoming Taoiseach and has said he would like to see Conor McGregor become President of Ireland. The Derry native, now 27, first went viral as a teen after a clip of him on the […]

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Christmas just came early. If you loved 2022’s smash-hit PlayStation game God of War Ragnarök, you are in luck. That’s because the development team behind the action-adventure game, Santa Monica Studio, has released a new and free DLC for it titled God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla. Described as an epilogue to the events of God […]

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“This will put a smile on your face, well done to everyone involved!” A school in Northern Ireland has gone viral for its “brilliant” cover of the Pogues’ classic Christmas single ‘Fairytale of New York’. Holy Trinity College in Cookstown released its students’ rendition of the song last Wednesday (6 December), the same week as […]

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It’s a festive twist on the JOE movie quiz this week. Who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie? And now that it is the time of the year for them, we have prepared the following 10-question quiz on festive films. But can you get 10/10 in the five minutes allocated to answer all the questions? […]

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It’s a tough quiz today. That’s right – we’re here to enliven your Saturday with a nice quick-fire quiz. You know the drill. 15 questions. Just three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 71 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does […]

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The singer-songwriter’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke told the story during her eulogy – sparking laughs from attendees. Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass took place in Nenagh in Tipperary on Friday (8 December), the town where the Pogues frontman spent his early childhood. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob Geldof, […]

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“He’s at it again.” Just months after landing in hot water for comments he made about Aslan’s Christy Dignam after his death, music journalist Dave Fanning has sparked fresh controversy for his remarks during a BBC tribute to Shane MacGowan. Thousands flooded the streets of Dublin city on Friday morning (8 December) to witness the […]

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“Some severe or damaging gusts are expected.” Update: Saturday, 9 December, 12.30pm As Storm Elin is set to hit Ireland on Saturday, Met Éireann have named another storm – Fergus. According to the Irish meteorological service, Storm Fergus is set to arrive in Ireland on Sunday, bringing “very strong onshore winds, coupled with high waves […]

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It comes from the creator of one of the best shows of recent years. Netflix have added one of the most anticipated thriller movies of the year to its streaming service. Titled Leave the World Behind, the film is based on the acclaimed 2020 apocalyptic novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam and features […]

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