This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. There’s a bounty of great films now available to stream. Needing something to watch this weekend? Well, you can check out JOE’s new Weekend Streaming Guide, our movies on TV for column for today or this new list of […]

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Saturday’s alright for quizzing. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes. Let’s see how you do. If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display below, just click here. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 229 When the answer is a number, spell out the number or put the digit in and a space. If you want to […]

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It boasts two major action stars. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 25 May) is the cult sci-fi action flick Universal Soldier: Regeneration featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren. A direct sequel to the hit 1992 film about dead soldiers brought back to life to be android fighting machines, Regeneration sees a terrorist […]

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The film has split audiences right down the middle. The Outwaters, the divisive micro-budget found footage horror movie from 2022, is finally available to stream at home via the streaming service Shudder. The film opens by telling the audience that four friends (one of whom is played by writer-director Robbie Banfitch) in the US disappeared […]

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“It’s been a real privilege to work in one of coolest radio stations.” Radio presenter Jennifer Zamparelli bid an emotional farewell to the listeners of her RTÉ 2FM show after it was announced earlier this week that she was leaving the programme. Laura Fox has been filling in for Zamparelli on her morning show over […]

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Come gather around the quiz, one and all. The JOE Friday Pub Quiz is en route but before it, we have our latest daily quick-fire quiz. So strap in, start the three-minute clock and try to get 15/15. And as always, let us know how you do. If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display […]

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Featuring two big stars, its director has a massive new movie arriving in cinemas today. Our TV movie pick for tonight is Three Thousand Years of Longing, the film legendary director George Miller made in between Mad Max: Fury Road and the now in cinemas Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Boasting one of the most […]

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It’s a particularly good weekend for fans of horrors and thrillers. Another week has passed, meaning another edition of the JOE Weekend Streaming Guide is in order. And for those looking for some cool movies and shows to watch this weekend, scroll below. Movies Atlas (Netflix, streaming from 24 May) In this new Netflix original […]

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He will star in the reboot opposite Christian Slater. Dublin actor Patrick Gibson has been cast in the lead role of Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel to the smash hit crime drama series. Dexter – which first premiered in 2006 – saw Michael C. Hall play Dexter Morgan, with the show chronicling the anti-hero’s journey […]

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‘Do you maggots understand that?!’ Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 23 May) is Full Metal Jacket, which was recently named the “second best war movie of all time”. Co-written and directed by Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, Dr. Strangelove, The Shining) – widely considered the greatest filmmaker ever – the 1987 film […]

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Its cast is led by two Oscar winners. The Judge, the absolutely star-studded legal drama movie from 2014, has been added to Netflix’s US library. The film stars Oscar-winner Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer) as Hank, a hot shot lawyer living in Chicago whose personal life is a bit of a mess. After the death of […]

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Viva Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus has announced the commencement of inaugural direct flights from Dublin to the “sports and entertainment capital of the world” – Las Vegas. Launching on Friday, 25 October – just ahead of the October midterm break – the airline will operate flights to Sin City three times per week on Tuesday, […]

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‘She was a day quizzer / A one way ticket, yeah’ 🎶 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes on the clock. 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 226 When the answer is a number, spell out the number […]

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It was a big box office hit upon release. Our TV movie pick for tonight is My Bloody Valentine, the 2009 slasher starring Jensen Ackles (Supernatural, The Boys). A remake of the 1981 film of the same name, it centres around Tom Hanniger (Ackles) who, when he was an inexperienced coal miner 10 years ago, […]

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A trailer has been released for the anthology series, which will consist of seven ‘mind-bending stories’ of ‘supernatural sci-fi phenomena’. Black Mirror was recently announced to be returning for its seventh season in 2025 but if you can’t wait that long, Netflix has released a teaser trailer for its new sci-fi anthology show coming next […]

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It’s a must watch for fans of dark whodunits. For those who love dark and twisty murder mystery thrillers, a great movie in the sub-genre has just been made available to watch at home. That film is Nightwatch, a 1994 Danish flick now streaming on Shudder with a great cast including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of […]

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They hosted the show for over two years. RTÉ 2FM has announced that presenting duo The 2 Johnnies are leaving the radio station. Comprising of Johnny B and Johnny Smacks, the pair have hosted the programme Drive It with The 2 Johnnies for over two years. In a statement, however, on Tuesday (21 May), RTÉ […]

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It’s about a Missouri farmer turned feared gunfighter during the American Civil War. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 21 May) is The Outlaw Josey Wales, the ’70s revisionist Western directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. In the film, he plays Josey Wales – a Missouri farmer turned feared gunfighter following the murder of […]

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It sees the actor-director play a one-time rodeo star sent on a mission. 93-year-old Clint Eastwood’s next movie Juror No. 2 recently completed filming and, according to reports, is set to be the last film that he directs. As such, this makes Cry Macho – Eastwood’s 2021 movie which he directed and starred in – […]

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It is inspired by one of the most famous novels of all time. Netflix has just added The Invitation to its library – the horror thriller movie which was a box office hit upon release in 2022. The film tells the story of Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel – Game of Thrones, the Fast & Furious franchise), […]

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It’s quiz time. 15 quick-fire questions but only three minutes to answer them. Let’s see how you do. If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display below, just click here. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 222 When the answer is a number, spell out the number or put the digit in and a space. […]

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Having been praised for its prophetic vision of the future, a remake of the film is currently in the works. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 18 May) is The Running Man, the ’80s dystopian action flick based on a Stephen King novel. Set in 2019, the film depicts the US as a totalitarian […]

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It’s been 0 days since the Brits were at it. In news that will be sure to cause some Irish uproar, Cillian Murphy has made a widely-publicised list of the “UK’s sexiest men”. And probably adding insult to injury, the Cork native was beaten to the top spot by none other than former Top Gear […]

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This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A big weekend for crime thriller, documentary and sci-fi fans. Welcome to JOE’s new Weekend Streaming Guide where we highlight the movies and TV shows you could check out over the next few days. And because this is our […]

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Fans of the film Man on Fire will want to check out this similarly gritty crime thriller. Our TV movie pick for tonight is the phenomenal 2017 neo-noir crime thriller You Were Never Really Here starring now Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix (Joker). The film was adapted for the screen by the great writer-director Lynne Ramsay (We […]

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Lanes have been closed on the M50 due to the collision. Dublin Airport has issued a warning to passengers travelling to the airport about delays on the M50 following a “serious” crash on Friday morning (17 May). In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending a traffic […]

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Let’s get quizzing. We’re in the business end of things now aren’t we? Obviously, the quiz is 52 weeks a year, but in much of the sporting world (yes, JOE is classing the pub quiz as a sport), May is a bit of a crescendo. In the next couple of weeks, title races will be […]

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The JOE Friday Pub Quiz is on the way. But until it arrives, why not whet your appetite with this quick-fire one. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display below, just click here. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 221 When the answer is […]

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This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. It has been called the ‘best time travel show since Dark’. Prime Video’s sci-fi neo-Western thriller Outer Range has returned for a second season and is getting some very positive write-ups – with some critics going as far to […]

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It is following in the footsteps of Kin and Love/Hate. Following on from Kin, Love/Hate and Obituary, another beloved of Irish series will be getting a release in the UK. That show is Northern Lights, which had its first six-episode season premiere in late 2023 on TG4. The drama is set in Dublin city centre […]

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Starring three now Oscar winners, we’d also argue it is one of the greatest films of the 21st century. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 16 May) is the incredible Western movie with the brilliantly unwieldy title The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Released in 2007, the film sees Oscar-winner […]

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The film stars an Oscar-winner and an Oscar-nominee. Netflix has just added City of Lies, the crime thriller movie starring Johnny Depp about the investigations into the murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. Directed by Brad Furman (The Infiltrator, The Lincoln Lawyer), the film is based on the non-fiction book LAbyrinth by […]

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It has been a busy last couple of weeks for the streaming service when it comes to films. Over the past month or so, Netflix has added dozens of movies, both new and old, to its library. And to make it easier for JOE readers in Ireland and the UK to find something to watch, […]

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It comes from the director behind Sicario 2 and the TV shows Gomorrah and ZeroZeroZero. Adagio, the new gangster thriller movie from director Stefano Sollima (Gomorrah, Sicario 2, ZeroZeroZero), has just been added to Netflix. Set in a Rome plagued by blackouts and forest fires, the Italian film focuses on a teenage boy named Manuel […]

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The Oscar-winner holds a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 15 May) is Arrival, the Oscar-winning sci-fi film from 2016. Helmed by Blade Runner 2049 and Dune director Denis Villeneuve, it stars Amy Adams as a linguist who is enlisted by the US Army to attempt to communicate with […]

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Loosely based on true events, the film features an all-star cast. Netflix has just added Pain & Gain, the 2013 action crime movie from director Michael Bay (Ambulance, Bad Boys, The Rock). Based on loosely on true events, the film centres around a crew of ripped Miami bodybuilders (played by Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and […]

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Let’s get quizzical. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes to answer them. But can you get 15/15 in the Day 218 edition. Only one way to find out (↓) If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 218 When the answer is a number, spell out […]

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The film marked a very important turning point in its star’s career. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 14 May) is The Lincoln Lawyer – the 2011 legal thriller starring Matthew McConaughey. Based on the novel of the same name by Michael Connelly (Bosch), the Oscar-winner plays Mickey Haller – a charismatic defense attorney […]

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It’s one of the most inventive sci-fi films we’ve seen in a long time. Monolith, an incredible new sci-fi thriller movie, is now available to stream via Sky Cinema and NOW Cinema. Coming from Australia, the film features rising star Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise) in the lead role as a disgraced journalist. Desperate to […]

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It’s the perfect Saturday night movie. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 11 May) is Copshop, the 2021 action thriller from director Joe Carnahan (The Grey, Narc, Smokin’ Aces). The film tells the story of a wily con artist (Frank Grillo) who, on the run from a lethal assassin (Gerard Butler), devises a scheme […]

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“I hope to see you on the stage tonight.” Ireland’s Eurovision contestant for this year Bambie Thug missed their dress rehearsal ahead of tonight’s final due to what they called an “urgent” situation. In a post on their Instagram page, the ouija pop singer said: “There was a situation while we were waiting to go […]

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There could be another chance to the see the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights are set to be visible in Ireland again tonight, giving astronomy enthusiasts another opportunity to see the incredible phenomenon. People across the country were treated to a dazzling display on Friday (May 10) as the lights – which are also known […]

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Test your knowledge. Day 215 of the quick-fire quiz is here. 15 questions await you but you only have three minutes to answer them. Can you do it? If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display below, just click here. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 215 When the answer is a number, spell out […]

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Spoilers ahead for Sugar. We’re curious how many viewers noticed the change. We here at JOE raved about Colin Farrell’s new Apple TV+ detective thriller drama Sugar a couple of weeks ago, stating that it boasts two “gripping mysteries”. The Irish Oscar-nominee stars in the series as a modern-day private investigator named John Sugar who […]

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This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A must-watch for fans of Dexter and Hannibal, the film holds a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. I Am Not a Serial Killer, the acclaimed mystery horror thriller from 2016, has just been added to Prime Video. Co-written and […]

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Taking care of quizness. We had the JOE Friday Pub Quiz earlier today and now we have Day 214 of JOE’s daily quick-fire quiz. 15 questions await you, with three minutes on the clock to answer them. Have what it takes? If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display below, just click here. The JOE quick-fire […]

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A must watch for fans of both crime movies and war movies. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 10 May) is Dead Presidents, the 1995 crime thriller directed by The Hughes Brothers (The Book of Eli, Menace II Society). Set in the ’60s and ’70s, the film focuses on Anthony (Larenz Tate, Menace II […]

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The pub quiz returns. That’s right. We’re back with special quiz rounds this week on video games and one-hit wonders. So, focus up and scroll below and see if you can score a perfect 25 out of 25. If you want to try some of our other quizzes, you can do that by clicking here. Or […]

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The ‘Irish invasion’ on Netflix continues with its new West Cork-set show. Earlier this week, JOE wrote about an “Irish invasion” on Netflix as the homegrown projects In the Land of Saints and Sinners, Kin and Obituary all landed on the streaming service’s top 10 charts. This looks set to continue with Bodkin, a new […]

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“Such a pleasure to be reunited this weekend with this legend.” Last weekend, Harry Potter star Tom Felton was reunited with his pal from the legendary franchise Josh Herdman. Herdman played Gregory Goyle, Slytherin alum and friend/lackey to Draco Malfoy (Felton), in all eight of the original Harry Potter movies. In a post on Instagram, […]

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