Stephen Porzio

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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.

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  • Man hospitalised following alleged assault by group of youths in Dublin

    Man hospitalised following alleged assault by group of youths in Dublin

    Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A man in his 30s was hospitalised following an alleged assault by a group of youths in Dublin. Gardaí have said they are investigating the alleged assault incident that occurred on Brackenstown Road in Swords on Sunday (24 October). “It’s understood a male in his 30s was assaulted by […]

    5 years ago

  • Dune: Part Two has been officially greenlit and given a release date

    Dune: Part Two has been officially greenlit and given a release date

    We now know for sure we will get to see more massive space worms. A sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune has been officially greenlit and given a release date. Production company Legendary Entertainment confirmed the news of the follow-up in a Twitter post. This is only the beginning… Thank you to those who have experienced […]

    5 years ago

  • Leo Varadkar believes there will be “teething problems” with new nightclub ticketing system

    Leo Varadkar believes there will be “teething problems” with new nightclub ticketing system

    “To be very frank, I think there are going to be teething problems.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he believes there will be “teething problems” with the new ticketing system to be implemented in businesses operating as live entertainment venues or nightclubs. His comments come following a meeting between Government and industry stakeholders on Tuesday […]

    5 years ago

  • Succession has been renewed for a fourth season

    Succession has been renewed for a fourth season

    There will be more backstabbing and swearing to come from the Roy family. In news that will shock no one but delight many, black comedy/family drama Succession has been picked up for a fourth season. The hit series’ official Twitter page confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon (26 November), with the announcement coming as the […]

    5 years ago

  • A recent Oscar Best Picture nominee is among the movies on TV tonight

    A recent Oscar Best Picture nominee is among the movies on TV tonight

    It earned Spike Lee an Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category. Alas, the Bank Holiday weekend is over. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still chill out on the sofa with a good movie after work. Here are the best movies on the box this evening. BlacKkKlansman – Film Four – 9pm Based on […]

    5 years ago

  • Gun violence threat made to Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny’s office

    Gun violence threat made to Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny’s office

    The call contained a threat to shoot a Garda and a further threat against Leinster House. A threat of gun violence was made to Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny’s office, the party has confirmed. It comes after the Irish Examiner reported that the Leinster House office of a leading, rural TD for Sinn Féin was […]

    5 years ago

  • CNN’s John King reveals on-air he has multiple sclerosis

    CNN’s John King reveals on-air he has multiple sclerosis

    “I’m going to share a secret I’ve never spoken before. I’m immunocompromised.” CNN news anchor John King revealed on-air on Tuesday (19 October) that he has multiple sclerosis during a discussion regarding Covid-19 vaccines. King shared that he is immunocompromised in a segment focusing on vaccine mandates and the death of former US Secretary of […]

    5 years ago

  • Ireland’s newest Krispy Kreme store is hiring for a number of roles

    Ireland’s newest Krispy Kreme store is hiring for a number of roles

    Know any doughnut lovers who’d be interested? The newest Krispy Kreme store in Ireland opens in November and is now inviting applications for a number of jobs. For those searching for a “sweet career move”, the famed doughnut chain is looking to hire a Retail Shift Leader, a Retail Team Member and an Assistant Retail […]

    5 years ago

  • “No doubt” health system heading into difficult winter, says HSE chief

    “No doubt” health system heading into difficult winter, says HSE chief

    It comes as Ireland is seeing an “uncomfortably high” level of Covid-19 cases. HSE Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) Dr Colm Henry has said there is “no doubt” the health system is heading into a difficult winter. As it stands, a number of restrictions are set to be lifted on Friday, 22 October yet in the […]

    5 years ago

  • Man in his 20s seriously injured after shooting in Cork

    Man in his 20s seriously injured after shooting in Cork

    No arrests have been made as of yet. A man in his 20s was seriously injured after a shooting incident in Cork in the early hours of Saturday (16 October). The incident occurred in the Blackpool area shortly after midnight. The man in his 20s was rushed to a hospital in Cork where he received treatment […]

    5 years ago

  • Deputy CMO advises public to “work from home where possible” this autumn and winter

    Deputy CMO advises public to “work from home where possible” this autumn and winter

    The advice comes amid the country’s “deteriorating” Covid situation. Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronan Glynn has advised the public to “work from home where possible” this autumn and winter. He made the comments in a video update posted to Twitter about the Covid-19 situation in Ireland, stating that over the past ten days the […]

    5 years ago

  • Squid Game is officially Netflix’s biggest ever series launch

    Squid Game is officially Netflix’s biggest ever series launch

    The show has already been watched by 111 million viewers worldwide. South Korean survival drama Squid Game is officially Netflix’s biggest ever series launch, according to the streaming service. For those who haven’t checked out the show yet – which we would heartily recommend you to do – it tells the story of a group […]

    5 years ago

  • Everyone – yes, everyone – in Ireland is €50,000 in debt, says Finance Minister

    Everyone – yes, everyone – in Ireland is €50,000 in debt, says Finance Minister

    A grim stat on Budget Day. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe took to the Dáil to unveil details of Budget 2022 and while his opening remarks were mostly focused on Ireland’s recovery from the pandemic, it did contain some depressing statistics. “The expenditure associated with Budget 2022 will bring our overall national debt to just under […]

    5 years ago