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.
Prime Video has added these 30 big movies to its library
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 […]
2 years ago
A very fun horror thriller movie is airing on TV tonight
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, […]
2 years ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 222
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. […]
2 years ago
The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 399
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 […]
2 years ago
Bambie Thug misses Eurovision rehearsal over ‘urgent’ situation
“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 […]
2 years ago
The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 398
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 […]
2 years ago
Netflix’s new Irish mystery thriller series makes for a darkly fun watch
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 […]
2 years ago