All three feature big stars in the lead roles and are based on true stories. Three of 2023’s most talked about movies – Ferrari, Napoleon and Reality – have just been made available to stream at home in Ireland and the UK. Each of the films is based on a true story and features a […]

2 years ago

Another quiz to test you. We had the weekly pub quiz earlier and now here is the latest JOE quick-fire quiz. 15 questions. Three minutes. Let us know how you do. If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display below, just click here. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 149 When the answer is a […]

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The Irish thriller has an incredible premise. Our TV movie pick for Friday, 1 March is The Dig, the 2018 Irish murder mystery thriller starring Moe Dunford (Black 47, Michael Inside). He plays Ronan Callahan, a man who has just finished a prison sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, which it’s alleged he committed […]

2 years ago

Travelling conditions have been described as ‘hazardous’. There have been reports of chaotic road conditions across Ireland as snow continues to fall throughout the country. Having reported earlier this week that there was a “chance of snow on high ground”, Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow snow-ice warnings that have already taken effect. The […]

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It features a massive star in the lead role. Upon learning that Adam Sandler is starring in a new Netflix movie called Spaceman, you’d be forgiven thinking that the film is a sci-fi comedy or that Sandler was attempting to pull a Liam Neeson by making a later career pivot into action fare. As such, […]

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It’s a particularly packed month in terms of both film and TV. We recently compiled a list of 20 huge movies quietly added to Netflix in the last few weeks – you can read that right here. On top of this, we’ve now gathered information on all of the streamer’s original releases for March 2024, […]

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Described by some as a ‘Western in space’, the film stars an A-lister and holds an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our movies on TV pick for tonight (Thursday, 29 February) is Prospect, a 2018 underseen sci-fi gem starring Pedro Pascal. The film centres around a teenage girl named Cee (Sophie Thatcher, Yellowjackets) who travels with […]

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The surprise gangster show reboot is set to arrive on screens later this year. Legendary filmmaker Guy Richie is set to team up with Top Boy creator Ronan Bennett to make The Donovans, a new gangster show loosely based on the US crime drama series Ray Donovan. Ray Donovan starred Liev Schreiber as the title […]

2 years ago

On a recent birthday, the Cavan woman revealed what she believed to be the key to her long life. Bridget Tierney, who was believed to have been the oldest person in Ireland, has passed away at the age of 108. An RIP.ie death notice for the Cavan woman said that she died on Wednesday (28 […]

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It even ended up scoring an Oscar nomination. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 28 February) is Animal Kingdom, the Oscar-nominated 2010 gangster movie about an Australian crime family. The film centres around 17-year-old Joshua ‘J’ Cody (James Frecheville) who, after his mother dies of an overdose, reaches out to his estranged grandmother Smurf […]

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There’s plenty of gems waiting to be rewatched or discovered. As February winds down, we have compiled this list of 20 major movies that have been added to Netflix throughout the month. Enjoy! Allied This spy thriller centres around a Canadian intelligence officer (Brad Pitt) and a French Resistance fighter (Marion Cotillard) who fall in […]

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The broadcaster described a question asked to the Irish actor as ‘misjudged’. The BBC has responded to complaints over a question one of its reporters asked Andrew Scott on the Bafta red carpet last week. Scott was nominated in the Best Actor category for his role in All of Us Strangers and stopped by the […]

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It is reportedly the largest seizure of methamphetamine in the history of the Irish State. Two men appeared at a special sitting of the Tralee District Court in Kerry on Friday (23 February), charged in connection with the seizure of €32.8 million worth of crystal meth in Cork last week. RTÉ News reports that Nathan […]

2 years ago

Let’s get down to quizness. The JOE Friday Pub Quiz is out now but we’ve also prepared this little quick-fire quiz for players too. 15 questions. Three minutes. Let us know how you do. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 143 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the […]

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‘Watch it during the day time with all the lights on,’ one viewer warned. A new Netflix documentary produced by Louis Theroux is already at the top of the streamer’s series chart in Ireland and the UK just two days after being released. The two-part doc is titled Can I Tell You a Secret? and […]

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The Late Late guests have been in the news quite a bit lately and confirmed their appearance by joking about recent RTÉ controversies. Irish-language rap trio and movie stars Kneecap have revealed that they will be on The Late Late Show tonight (Friday, 23 February). Confirming their appearance, the Belfast-based group wrote on Twitter: “Tomorrow […]

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Be warned though, this sadly underseen Western with an Irish twist is not for the faint-hearted. Our movies on TV pick for tonight (Friday, 23 February) is The Nightingale, the 2018 Western thriller starring Irish actress Aisling Franciosi (God’s Creatures, The Fall). She delivers a phenomenal performance as a young Irish convict named Clare in […]

2 years ago

The Media Minister said she was given ‘incorrect information’ by the Chair of the RTÉ Board. The Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh has resigned after Media Minister Catherine Martin told Prime Time on Thursday night (23 February) she was “deeply disappointed” in her. The Minister’s comments come amid controversy surrounding an exit […]

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It has an 84% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our movies on TV pick for tonight (Thursday, 22 February) is the 2020 mystery comedy noir The Kid Detective. Adam Brody (Ready or Not, The O.C.) stars in the film as Abe Applebaum, a once-celebrated kid detective who now, age 31, “continues to solve the same trivial mysteries […]

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Kin’s second season hit the BBC this month to a rapturous response. Irish crime drama series Kin has reportedly finished for good, according to a new report. The Irish Sun, quoting an interview the paper did with one of the show’s actors Sinan Sicimoglu and other TV sources, states that the cancellation is down to […]

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From the director of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather trilogy, the film has probably the best young cast of all time. Our movies on TV pick for tonight (21 February) is The Outsiders, the 1983 coming-of-age crime drama. Directed by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (Apocalypse Now, The Godfather Trilogy) and based on the beloved […]

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The news has sparked fears that other pubs may follow suit. Reports of a Dublin pub charging over a tenner for pints has led to fears that more could follow suit in upping their prices. The Sunday World states that the Merchant’s Arch, located in the heart of Temple Bar, has crossed the €10 barrier […]

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Starring two major actors, the film was made in a unique and fascinating way. Netflix has just added the dark mystery thriller movie My Son, starring James McAvoy, to its library. The film sees the Split and X-Men actor play a Scottish man named Edmond, who is estranged from his seven-year-old son on account of […]

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Two men in their teens were also injured. Two young men have died and two others have been injured after a road crash in Limerick on Tuesday (20 February). In a statement, Gardaí said that they and emergency services attended the scene of the single car collision on the N69 at Ballyengland which happened at […]

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The crime film gem has developed a legion of devoted fans in recent years, even sparking talks of a sequel. Ryan Gosling has been in the news of late, thanks to securing an Oscar nomination for his against type comedic turn in blockbuster smash hit Barbie. But this wasn’t the first time that the actor […]

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Another woman was arrested at the scene of the crash, which left two other people injured. A woman who was six months pregnant has died after a road crash in Fermanagh on Monday (19 February). In a statement, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said that at around 8pm, they received report of a […]

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“Not sure why WB is holding it back… Who knows. I just write the f*****g things.” Legendary author Stephen King has slammed film studio Warner Bros. for “holding back” the new movie adaptation of Salem’s Lot from the public. Salem’s Lot was King’s second novel and was released in 1975 in between the publishing of […]

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Quiz time. 15 quick-fire questions. Just three minutes on the clock. Think you can hack it? Play below and find out. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 140 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 […]

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A teaser trailer has been released for the much-anticipated film, which will have its world premiere this week. New Irish movie King Frankie will have its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) this week and promises to be the “Celtic Tiger tale you have not seen”. Peter Coonan (Love/Hate, Bad Sisters) plays […]

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Brace yourselves for the cold. Met Éireann’s latest forecast says that snow should fall in parts of Ireland later this week, as temperatures are set to dip to below zero. The Irish meteorological service has predicted that from Wednesday night conditions will turn colder, explaining: “Breezy and showery, some of the showers wintry, especially on […]

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The death brings the number of fatalities on Irish roads this year so far to 29. A young woman has died after a road crash in Waterford on Monday night (19 February). The single car collision occurred at around 10:15pm on the R685 at Quillia in Tramore. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, […]

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It’s a must-watch for fans of 300 and Gladiator. Prime Video has just added The Northman, one of the greatest action movies of the decade so far, to its service. Co-written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Eggers (The Lighthouse, The Witch), the Viking film is based on Norse and Scandinavian legend and is set […]

2 years ago

While it earned solid reviews and box office returns, we feel the movie should have been a bigger success. You can kick off the week right by checking out one of the following movies airing on TV this Monday evening (19 February): A Walk Among the Tombstones – Sky Max – 9pm Our pick for […]

2 years ago

Start your week right with a quiz. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes to answer them all. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 139 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 […]

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The legendary broadcaster has made a request of his followers for when he passes. Charlie Bird has reiterated a call to his followers to continue to support his wife Claire and dog Tiger after his death. The veteran Irish journalist and broadcaster, 74, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 and later made headlines […]

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He is the first Irish-born performer to take home a Bafta trophy for Best Actor. Cillian Murphy has called himself a “proud Irishman” after his historic Bafta win on Sunday night (19 February). Murphy picked up the Best Actor trophy for his lead performance in Christopher Nolan’s historical epic thriller Oppenheimer, making him the first […]

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The Irish actor will play an American soldier in the film. Barry Keoghan has been announced as one of the stars of an upcoming movie about Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, according to reports. The Hollywood Reporter (THR) states that the film is titled Amo Saddam and will focus on Hussein’s final months alive where he […]

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Its star is part of the cast of a big Netflix show. Staying in this Saturday night (February 17)? Well, not to worry as here are the movies airing on TV this evening. Full Time – BBC Four – 9pm Our pick for tonight is this French drama thriller about a single mother named Julie […]

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The musical guests were performing a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor. RTÉ has confirmed that musical guests on The Late Late Show on Friday (16 February) were requested not to wear pro-Palestinian symbols. As part of last night’s edition of the show, choir Irish Women in Harmony performed a rendition of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ in […]

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The party had been seeking a legal amnesty from prosecution for those who have not paid the fee. A Sinn Féin motion which called for the TV licence to be scrapped immediately was defeated in the Dáil this week. The party had proposed that the requirement to pay a TV licence fee be done away […]

2 years ago

Another day, another quick-fire quiz. You can take yesterday’s 15 question, three-minute quiz right here, and today’s one below. Let us know how you do. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 137 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the number or […]

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Released in 2020, it has an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix has just added a very dark and twisty thriller movie but if that’s not for you, here are the films airing on TV this Friday night (16 February): Save Yourselves! – Film4 – 9pm Our pick for this evening is this 2020 sci-fi […]

2 years ago

Another quiz for all of you. Earlier today we had our JOE Friday Pub Quiz and now we have another one of our daily quick-fire quizzes for you. 15 questions. Three minutes. Play below. Then give us your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 136 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display […]

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Sanders was speaking at the university as part of a Dalkey Book Festival event. US senator Bernie Sanders took part in a talk at University College Dublin (UCD) on Thursday evening, during which he was heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters. The Dalkey Book Festival event saw Sanders in conversation with Irish economist and writer David McWilliams in […]

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“If Ireland goes ahead with this technology, it’s just a matter of time before we become a cautionary tale in an international headline.” An Oireachtas committee has heard that the Gardaí’s proposed use of facial recognition technology (FRT) runs the risk of being “ineffective” and “inherently flawed”. Earlier this week, the justice committee met to […]

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Tragic news. A teenage girl has died and four other people have been injured in a car crash in Tipperary on Thursday (15 February). Gardaí say that at around 6.45pm, they – alongside emergency services – responded to a two-car collision on the R503 at Rearcross. A 15-year-old girl, who was a passenger in one […]

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The film gave a future Oscar nominee and A-list star her first leading role. On the same day it has added one of 2023’s best movies, Netflix has also made an extremely dark and twisty thriller available to stream. That film is Lady Macbeth, which landed in cinemas in 2016 and saw future Oscar nominee […]

2 years ago

“A truly beautiful soul inside and out.” Tributes have poured in for a special needs assistant (SNA) and mother of two who passed away days after being injured in a car crash in Cork. The woman has been named locally as 54-year-old Sheila Dunne, who was involved in a single-car collision at Sarsfield Court in […]

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The Dublin movie festival returns this month for another film-packed, star-studded line-up. The annual Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) kicks off this month on 22 February, running until 2 March. You can check out DIFF’s typically excellent line-up of movie screenings, conversations with special guests and other fascinating events in full on its website right […]

2 years ago

Holding 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been nominated at this year’s Oscars for Best Picture. Past Lives, one of the very best movies of 2023, has just been added to Netflix’s library. The debut film from writer-director Celine Song, the movie revolves two South Korean people, Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo […]

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