Stephen Porzio

‘Stylish, amusing, and action-packed, it’s a stand-alone tale of spectacular proportions.’ Prime Video has added Spider-Noir, the new superhero crime thriller show starring Nicolas Cage (The Surfer) and Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin). A live-action series spin-off of the Oscar-winning movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Cage plays Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator […]

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News just in from An Garda Síochána. Several schools in Carlow have decided to close after receiving a “threatening email”. In a statement, An Garda Síochána revealed that 20 primary schools in the county received the email this morning (Wednesday, 27 May), just after 7am. As a result, a Garda investigation team was established in […]

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‘Slippy roads, impaired visibility and spot flooding. Potential for severe lightning and hail damage.’ Amid the current heatwave in Ireland, Met Éireann has issued two thunderstorm warnings, one yellow and one orange, which impact five counties. The Status Orange warning only applies to Cork, Ireland’s biggest county. It is currently in effect and will be […]

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We know you love our Irish county quizzes. We’ve asked you before to name all 32 Irish counties in five minutes. Yesterday, we wanted you to name 20 random Irish counties from only their vowels. Today, we’re doing something different. We’ve given you the names of all 32 counties as Gaeilge. Your goal: give us […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 617, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with a series of general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to […]

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The film has an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 27 May) is Dark Waters, a 2019 legal thriller based on true events. The film revolves around a corporate defence attorney (Mark Ruffalo, Crime 101) who takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company on behalf of a […]

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The movie is based on a novel that was intended as a spoof of James Bond stories. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 26 May) is The Eiger Sanction, the 1975 action spy thriller directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. In the film, the actor plays Hemlock, a retired government assassin persuaded into returning […]

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Another tough Ireland-focused quiz. We’ve asked you before to name all 32 Irish counties in five minutes. But can you name these random 20 Irish counties from only their vowels? There’s a time limit on this, too, so you’d better get cracking. If the quiz does not display below, click here. To play more JOE quizzes, meanwhile, […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 616, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with a series of general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to […]

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Important information for parents, guardians and caregivers amid the current heatwave. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned that children aged 10 and younger should not consume “glycerol-containing slush ice drinks”. The FSAI has issued the updated advice in response to a new risk assessment published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). […]

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A witness appeal has been launched over the ‘criminal damage by fire’. Gardaí are investigating “criminal damage by fire” to a Garda Station in Wexford. The incident occurred at Blackwater Garda Station at around 2.50am today (Tuesday, 26 May). Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information in relation to the fire […]

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If you like spooky mystery movies, don’t let this pass you by. Diabolic, a new and scary horror mystery movie, will be made available to rent and buy from the start of next week. Not to be confused with the similarly titled Italian comic series, Diabolik, the film follows Elise (Elizabeth Cullen), a young American […]

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An official first count is expected imminently. As predicted by the tallies, Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats has come out on top in Dublin Central’s first count in the bye-election. According to several outlets, he made the No. 1 spot with 4,903 votes, beating out Sinn Féin’s Janice Boylan at 4,348. You can see […]

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An official first count is expected imminently. Though the results of an official bye-election count in either Dublin Central or Galway West have not yet been released, tallies suggest that one politician is ahead of the pack in the former. According to multiple outlets, Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is leading in Dublin Central […]

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‘Unos, dos, tres, catorce.’ We’ve provided you with the names of several Irish singers. All you have to do is tell us which Irish band they sing in. There are five minutes on the clock. If the quiz does not display below, click here. To play more JOE quizzes, meanwhile, visit the quiz section of our website. Win […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 615, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with a series of general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to […]

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Tapping into universal fears, the film will also be available to stream for free from this weekend. Sleep, a gripping 2023 mystery horror thriller, is airing on TV tonight (Saturday, 23 May). Hailing from South Korea, the movie follows a newlywed couple and expectant parents (played by Jung Yu-mi and Lee Sun-kyun) whose domestic bliss […]

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Also starring Gary Oldman and Guy Pearce, the film is loosely based on a true story. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 23 May) is Lawless, the 2012 crime thriller starring Tom Hardy (The Drop, Warrior). Adapted from Matt Bondurant’s historical novel The Wettest County in the World, the film is based on the […]

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The series stars an Oscar-winner in the lead role. Godfather of Harlem and Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato’s new series about the infamous Irish-American organised crime gang, The Westies, has just released its first trailer, which you can watch above. Named after the New York City-based gang, the eight-episode MGM+ show will be set in the […]

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Also available to watch on streaming for free, the film saw a famous Irish comedian make his acting debut. Ballywalter, the debut movie of comedian and Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty, is airing on TV tonight (Friday, 22 May). The 2022 Irish comedy drama follows Eileen (Seána Kerslake, A Date for Mad Mary), a […]

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The hit Western is based on a true story. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 22 May) is Tombstone, the legendary 1993 Western starring Kurt Russell (Bone Tomahawk) and Val Kilmer (Top Gun). The film sees Wyatt Earp (Russell) and his brothers, Morgan and Virgil (Bill Paxton and Sam Elliott), leave their gunslinger ways […]

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We’re very intrigued. Following the final episode of its hit superhero satire series The Boys airing this week, Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming spin-off Vought Rising, which you can watch above. Set in the 1950s, the prequel show will explore the twisted origins of Vought International, the villainous multi-billion-dollar superhero […]

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The film closes out a great trilogy. MaXXXine, the Hollywood-set mystery horror thriller starring Mia Goth (Frankenstein), has just been added to Netflix. Released in cinemas in 2024, the movie was writer-director Ti West’s follow-up to his 2022 slasher X and its prequel Pearl, two of the coolest movies of recent years. X introduced us […]

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The 2026 breakout hit could be getting a sequel and/or a spin-off series. Obsession, one of 2026’s best movies so far, could be getting a spin-off series in the future, according to its writer-director Curry Barker (The Chair, Milk & Serial). For those not aware, the horror follows Bear (Michael Johnston, Teen Wolf), a sad, […]

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‘Appears primed to be the streamer’s next big thing.’ Netflix has just added The Boroughs, a new sci-fi from the Duffer Brothers, the creators of Stranger Things. The eight-part series centres around Sam (Alfred Molina, Spider-Man 2), a retired engineer and the newest resident at the picturesque retirement community that gives the show its title. […]

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Licence to Quiz (or Quiz-ino Royale). Auditions are reportedly taking place right now to find the next James Bond. As such, we’ve put together this “shaken, not stirred” quiz, testing how well people know the action spy franchise. Can you name all 27 of the 007 films (we’re counting both Eon and non-Eon productions) in […]

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Movie fans, assemble! Welcome to the 99th 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 Network All the President's […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 614, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with a series of general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to […]

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In fact, it recently made a list of the 15 best war films of all time. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 21 May) is Fury, the 2014 hard-hitting World War II action drama starring Oscar-winner Brad Pitt (F1, Inglourious Basterds). The film is set in April 1945, when the Allies are making their […]

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Holding an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score, the show is out today. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a highly addictive new comedy thriller series, is now available to stream at home. Accessible through Apple TV, the show follows Paula (Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black), a newly divorced mom who works as a fact-checker at a magazine. Lonely, she finds […]

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Shot in Ireland, the film is a modern classic, in our opinion. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 20 May) is The Lobster, the brilliant black comedy-drama sci-fi starring Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin, Thirteen Lives). Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (Bugonia, The Favourite, Poor Things), the film takes place in a dystopia where […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 613, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to answer them. […]

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It could be EU… There are 27 member countries of the European Union. That said, only a handful of their titles contain the letter ‘T’. Can you fill in the names of all those EU countries in the answer box? This is one of those quizzes that looks easy enough on paper, but with only […]

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The Irish Oscar-nominated actor stars in the movie alongside his Oscar-winning wife, Alicia Vikander. Hope, a new action sci-fi thriller starring real-life married couple Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) and Michael Fassbender (Slow West), is earning rave reviews after its world premiere. Written and directed by the acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin (The Chaser, The […]

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‘A pulpy, brooding, and feverishly addictive neo-Western crime saga.’ Dutton Ranch, the latest spin-off of the hit Western drama series Yellowstone, is now available to stream at home. Accessible through Paramount+, the show continues the story of married couple Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they gamble everything on a new […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 612, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to answer them. […]

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Five minutes on the clock. The task is simple. We’ve given you every year between 2000 and 2026. You need to fill in the answer box with the movies that won the Best Picture prize at those years’ Oscar ceremonies. You have five minutes until the time runs out. Sounds simple enough, right? But can […]

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Starring an Oscar-winner, the film has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 19 May) is The Woman King, the brilliant 2022 historical action war film from director Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard). Inspired by true events, the story centres around the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected […]

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It has a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 17 May) is Hang ‘Em High, the 1968 revisionist Western starring Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood. The film sees Eastwood play Jed Cooper, a man falsely accused of cattle rustling by a gang of men who unsuccessfully attempt to lynch him […]

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Holding an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, the film is based on a fascinating, under-discussed true story. The Testament of Ann Lee, one of JOE’s favourite movies of 2026 so far, is now available to stream at home. Accessible through Disney+, the historical drama recounts the life of Ann Lee (played by Oscar-nominee Amanda Seyfried, The […]

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One week after adding the hit show Legends, Netflix has released another crime thriller series, with this new one even being compared to the Al Pacino/Robert De Niro classic Heat. Last week, we wrote about how the critically acclaimed crime thriller series, Legends, had been added to Netflix. But if you are looking for another […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 611, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to answer them. […]

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Though it received mixed reviews upon release, it has since built up a cult following. In Time, a 2011 sci-fi film with an incredible premise starring Cillian Murphy, is airing on TV tonight (Saturday, 16 May). Written and directed by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca, Lord of War), the movie is set in a future in which […]

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It picked up the IFTA award for Best Irish Film. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 16 May) is That They May Face the Rising Sun, the 2024 Irish film with a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. An adaptation of the final novel from legendary Irish writer John McGahern, the drama centres on Joe […]

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News just in. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 30s following an incident in Dublin 5 this morning (Saturday, 16 May). In a statement, An Garda Síochána said that they and other emergency services responded to a call at a residential property on Brookwood Heights, Artane, shortly after […]

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It’s tougher than it seems. The task is simple. We give you the names of 27 EU countries. You fill in the names of their capitals in the answer box. You have five minutes until the time runs out. Sounds simple enough, right? But can you name every single one? If the quiz does not […]

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Gardaí say they were alerted after security personnel detained a male in connection with ‘an alleged shoplifting incident at a retail store’. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 30s following an incident on Henry Street in Dublin city yesterday (Friday, 15 May). In a statement, An Garda Síochána […]

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The 1995 film’s cast includes Gerard McSorley, John Lynch and Michael Gambon and will also be available to stream for free. Nothing Personal, the 1995 Irish thriller drama from director Thaddeus O’Sullivan (December Bride, Ordinary Decent Criminal), is airing on TV tonight (Friday, 15 May). Adapted from a novel by Irish writer Daniel Mornin, the […]

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Marking a big change from the author’s previous Netflix shows, the thriller will arrive on the service very soon. Netflix has released the first trailer and announced a release date for its latest series from acclaimed thriller writer Harlan Coben (Fool Me Once, The Stranger). Titled I Will Find You, the eight-part show is based […]

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The Peaky Blinders star plays an IRA member trying to negotiate an arms deal in 1970s Boston. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 15 May) is Free Fire, the 2016 action comedy starring Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer, Peaky Blinders) Set in the 1970s, the film sees Irish actors Murphy and Michael Smiley (Alien: Earth) […]

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