Thanks to its great cast and surprisingly funny script, the film feels like a cult favourite in the making. A new and very fun dark comedy thriller movie, starring acting legend Steve Buscemi (Fargo, Reservoir Dogs), has just been made available to rent at home. The film boasts a long but fitting title: Psycho Therapy: […]

6 months ago

The film has one of the most iconic final scenes of all time. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 26 September) is The Long Good Friday, the classic British gangster flick from 1980. Set in the late 1970s, the film follows Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins, Who Framed Roger Rabbit), an English gangster attempting to […]

6 months ago

We believe it’s well worth seeking out. Netflix has just released House of Guinness, a new series which is undoubtedly one of the biggest Irish shows ever made. Boasting a huge ensemble cast and created by Steven Knight (the maker of Peaky Blinders), the epic drama’s opening titles state that it is “a fiction inspired […]

6 months ago

Oscar-nominee Kirsten Sheridan (In America, Say Nothing) is making a movie about Irish rebel pirate Gráinne Ní Mháille. Irish Oscar-nominated filmmaker Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father, My Left Foot) has said he hopes that the upcoming movie about the Irish ‘Pirate Queen’ Gráinne Ní Mháille can be as big as Pirates of […]

6 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 515, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

6 months ago

The film is from the director of Scarface and The Untouchables. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 25 September) is Carlito’s Way, the brilliant 1993 crime thriller from director Brian De Palma (Scarface, The Untouchables) and Oscar-winning star Al Pacino (The Godfather trilogy). Based upon novels by Edwin Torres, the film follows Carlito Brigante […]

6 months ago

The film will go straight-to-streaming next month. The first trailer has been released for the new remake of the hit psychological thriller movie The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. The original film was released in 1992 and stars Rebecca De Mornay as a vengeful woman who poses as a nanny. This is to infiltrate the […]

6 months ago

Reviewers are saying the series is unusual as it is a long-running show ‘that hasn’t had a drop-off in quality’. The fifth season of Slow Horses, which is undisputedly one of the best shows currently on TV, has just premiered on Apple TV+. Based on novels by British writer Mick Herron, the darkly comic spy […]

6 months ago

The film is only 84 minutes long with credits, but it is packed with twists. Significant Other, a decent and underseen sci-fi horror thriller, is airing on TV tonight (Wednesday, 24 September). Written and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen (whose action flick Novocaine was a bit of a hit earlier this year), the […]

6 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 514, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

6 months ago

Movie fans, assemble! Welcome to the 65th entry of The JOE Film Club Quiz. This week, we are presenting players with stills from 10 movies. They then must select which film the images are from based on three options. Have what it takes? Play below and find out. Name the movie Superman (2025) Shazam! The […]

6 months ago

Playing out like a heist movie, the film has a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 24 September) is How to Blow Up a Pipeline, the brilliant 2022 indie thriller from director Daniel Goldhaber (Cam, the upcoming Faces of Death remake). Inspired by the non-fiction book of the same name […]

6 months ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. It’s proving to be a popular deal. Amazon is currently selling Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones at 43% off, with their price having fallen to €95.43. Made by the popular audio equipment manufacturer Skullcandy, the headphones are Bluetooth and wireless […]

6 months ago

The serial killer thriller is based on a best-selling novel. One of the stars of Netflix’s upcoming thriller The Whisper Man has said that the project was a “total thrill” to work on, before praising its director as “unbelievable”. Based on the best-selling mystery novel of the same name by Alex North, the movie will […]

6 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 513, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

6 months ago

Starring an Oscar-nominee, the film holds an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 23 September) is Fresh, the excellent 2022 horror thriller from first-time feature filmmaker Mimi Cave (Holland). The story centres around Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones, Normal People), a young woman fed up with dating. She believes her luck has […]

6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It’ll be full of Irish actors,’ the remake’s director told JOE. An Irish movie remake of Night of the Living Dead is reportedly in the works, JOE can reveal. The “reimagining” of the ’60s horror classic is being helmed by director David Merriman (Rock Against Homelessness) and will star John Connors (Cardboard Gangsters). Merriman […]

6 months ago

The Oscar-nominated director of In the Name of the Father and My Left Foot spoke to JOE about his latest project, which has been dubbed ‘the movie they don’t want you to see’. Re-Creation: The Trial of Ian Bailey, a fascinating and gripping new Irish crime docudrama, is coming exclusively to Omniplex cinemas next week. […]

6 months ago

The series is being described as ‘The Bear meets Ozark’. Netflix has just added Black Rabbit, an addictive new crime thriller show starring Jason Bateman (Ozark) and Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley). Created by Kate Susman and Zach Baylin (The Order), the limited series follows Jake (Law), a charismatic restauranteur who has spent years […]

6 months ago

After its cinema release last March, the movie has landed on streaming. Marching Powder, the spiritual sequel to The Football Factory from star Danny Dyer and writer-director Nick Love, has just been added to Prime Video. Described as being “set in the irreverent and profane world of cult classic The Football Factory”, the 2025 movie […]

6 months ago

The cult classic is currently not available to stream, so now is your rare chance to watch the film. Ravenous, the brilliant Western horror thriller starring Guy Pearce (The Brutalist) and Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting), is airing on TV tonight (Saturday, 20 September). Written by Ted Griffin (Ocean’s Eleven) and directed by Antonia Bird (Face), the […]

6 months ago

The sci-fi action film has earned particular praise for its imaginative vision of the future. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 20 September) is The Creator, the 2023 sci-fi epic from co-writer and director Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Jurassic World Rebirth, Rogue One). The film takes place in a near future in which a nuclear […]

6 months ago

The Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team were on the scene. The Army Bomb Squad were called to Dublin Airport today (Saturday, 20 September) after “an item of airline luggage of concern” was reported. Terminal 2 of the airport was evacuated this morning as a “safety precaution”, while traffic entering the area was also restricted. […]

6 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 512, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

6 months ago

We think it is probably the best Dublin city has ever looked onscreen. If you’re still stuck for something fun to do this Culture Night, may we suggest seeking out the excellent new Irish independent movie Girls & Boys in cinemas, a film which boasts maybe the most gorgeous depiction of Dublin city ever put […]

7 months ago

Even if you’ve never seen it, you’ve definitely heard some of the songs on its soundtrack. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 19 September) is The Graduate, the Oscar-winning ’60s comedy-drama. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mike Nichols (The Birdcage), the film stars a young Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man) as Benjamin, a disillusioned college graduate […]

7 months ago

This weekend’s weather is not looking good. 16 Irish counties have been hit with Status Yellow rain warnings this weekend. Met Éireann has issued two alerts, the first of which is scheduled to take effect from 2pm to midnight on Friday. It applies to Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow. It reads: “Spells of heavy […]

7 months ago

We’re expecting high marks! 25 questions, five rounds, one quiz. You know the drill. So I won’t bore you with ramblings this week. Let’s just get to it.

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We’d argue the film is one of the all-time great sequels. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 18 September) is For a Few Dollars More, the second entry in actor Clint Eastwood and director Sergio Leone’s iconic Dollars trilogy of Westerns. The 1965 film takes place in the Wild West, where a murderous outlaw […]

7 months ago

Movie fans, assemble! Welcome to the 64th entry of The JOE Film Club Quiz. This week, we are presenting players with stills from 10 movies. They then must select which film the images are from based on three options. Have what it takes? Play below and find out. Name the movie Materialists Anyone But You […]

7 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 511, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

7 months ago

It’s an absolute classic. Movie fans are taken to social media to heap praise on Three Days of the Condor, one of the best spy thriller movies of all time, after the death of its star, Robert Redford. The Oscar-winner passed away on Tuesday (16 September) at the age of 89. Some of his most […]

7 months ago

While it did not fare well at the box office, the film has garnered a devoted legion of fans. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 17 September) is Babylon, the epic historical comedy-drama from Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash). Set during the decadent days of early Hollywood, the film centres around […]

7 months ago

JOE spoke to the cast of the series about the second season, which we believe is even better than the first. Gen V, one of Prime Video’s best shows, has returned for its second season, and JOE had the opportunity to speak with several members of its cast. For those not aware, the series is […]

7 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 510, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

7 months ago

A modern cult favourite, Quentin Tarantino called it ‘a mesmerising, visionary achievement’. The Rover, the 2014 post-apocalyptic Western thriller starring Guy Pearce (The Brutalist) and Robert Pattinson (The Batman), is finding a second life on streaming. Since being added to Prime Video, the Australian film has climbed to the top of the JustWatch movie streaming […]

7 months ago

The Oscar-winner has said he ‘doesn’t think it’s a good movie’. We disagree. Our TV movie pick for tonight is Red Eye (Tuesday, 16 September), the excellent 2005 thriller from legendary director Wes Craven (Scream) that stars Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer). In the film, Oscar-nominee Rachel McAdams (Spotlight) plays Lisa, a hotel manager waiting to […]

7 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 509, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

7 months ago

If you are from any of these counties, take note. Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow rain warnings for nine Irish counties. Valid from Tuesday evening (16 September) until early Wednesday morning (17 September), the weather alerts apply to Cavan, Cork, Donegal, Kerry, as well as the entire province of Connacht. They read: “Heavy spells […]

7 months ago

A big hit upon release earlier this year, a sequel is already in development. One of Them Days, which is also one of 2025’s biggest comedy movies so far, is now available to watch at home. Accessible via the service NOW, the buddy film stars Keke Palmer (Nope) as Dreux, a woman living in Los […]

7 months ago

The twisty thriller has earned comparisons to The Last of Us. Die Alone, a 2024 post-apocalyptic movie, has been made available to stream at home. Accessible to watch via NOW, the Canadian horror thriller takes place in an Earth devastated by a plant‑based virus that transforms humans into resilient, zombie-like hybrids (a plot point that […]

7 months ago

Starring an Oscar winner, the film was partly shot in Ireland and would make for a great pre-Halloween watch. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 13 September) is The Pope’s Exorcist, the 2023 supernatural horror thriller starring Oscar-winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator). Directed by Julius Avery (Overlord), the film sees Crowe play Father Gabriele Amorth, […]

7 months ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The deal is for a limited time only, however, so you’d better act quickly. Amazon is currently selling Soundcore by Anker A20 Sleep earbuds at 18% off. On offer now for €116.11 as part of a limited time deal, […]

7 months ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 508, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

7 months ago

The festival has announced a starry line-up that is filled with Irish and UK comedians. Chris McCausland, Deirdre O’Kane, Dylan Moran, Emma Doran, Jack Dee, Omid Djalili, Phill Jupitus, Rhod Gilbert and Rich Hall are among the headliners for the return of the Galway Comedy Festival. The event has revealed a “70-strong line-up of international […]

7 months ago

Produced by J.J. Abrams, the film holds an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 12 September) is Overlord, the acclaimed 2018 action war thriller. Directed by Julius Avery (The Pope’s Exorcist) and produced by J.J. Abrams (Cloverfield), the film is set towards the end of World War II. Its story […]

7 months ago

Along with earning rave reviews, the film was an unexpected box office smash hit. Nosferatu, the beloved recent reimagining of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula and its 1922 German film adaptation, has been made available to stream at home. Accessible to watch via the service NOW, the movie comes from writer-director Robert Eggers (The Lighthouse, The […]

7 months ago

In October, the cinema will be open only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays each week due to extensive renovation works aimed at upgrading the movie house. Dublin cinema Omniplex Rathmines has said that it will be open only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during October. The popular multiplex announced the closure dates to MyOmniPass members […]

7 months ago

We expect this to become a rewatchable cult classic. Caught Stealing, a darkly fun new thriller filled with huge stars, is available to watch in cinemas now. Based on the novel of the same name by Charlie Huston, who also penned the script for the movie adaptation, the film is set in New York City […]

7 months ago

The film depicts real-life events, which were later retold in a modern hit blockbuster. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 11 September) is Dunkirk, the 1958 World War II epic. The film follows a group of British soldiers led by Corporal ‘Tubby’ Bins (John Mills, Ryan’s Daughter) who are stranded in France and must […]

7 months ago