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.
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Taoiseach believes people will “be patient” if planned lifting of restrictions doesn’t go ahead next week
The Taoiseach has said there will continue to be “twists and turns” with Covid-19. Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he believes people will “be patient” if the planned lifting of restrictions next week does not go ahead. As it stands, a number of restrictions are set to be lifted on Friday, 22 October, including requirements for […]
5 years ago
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
“We can’t just ignore something because it’s not popular” – Lifting of restrictions under increasing threat
Next week’s reopening is now in serious doubt. The planned lifting of the majority of Covid-19 restrictions on Friday, 22 October is under increasing threat, with Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney stating: “We can’t just ignore something because it’s not popular.” As it stands, a number of restrictions are set to be lifted next week, […]
5 years ago
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
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
New opinion poll shows Sinn Féin in 10-point lead as most popular party
It’s the highest ever rating for Sinn Féin in the poll series. A new opinion poll shows Sinn Féin in a 10-point lead over its closest party rivals in Ireland. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll, published on Wednesday night, shows Sinn Féin with the support of nearly one-third of voters at 32%. This […]
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