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.
Netflix has just added an incredibly unsettling thriller movie
Written and directed by someone more well-known outside of filmmaking, the thriller has developed a bit of a cult following in the years since its release. Netflix has just added Nocturnal Animals to its library, the excellent and unsettling thriller movie written and directed by fashion designer Tom Ford (A Single Man). Adapted from the […]
2 years ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 235
We’ve always said it: Friday is quiz day at JOE. Earlier, we published the JOE Friday Pub Quiz and now we have the daily quick-fire one. So hit the ‘play’ button, watch the clock and answer the 15 questions provided. If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display below, just click here. The JOE quick-fire general […]
2 years ago
New crime drama from Cardboard Gangsters team now available to watch in Ireland
Despite earning strong reviews on the festival circuit – its co-writer, director and star has claimed forces ‘tried to suppress’ the film in Ireland. The Black Guelph, the new crime drama movie from actor and filmmaker John Connors (co-writer of Cardboard Gangsters), is now available to rent in Ireland. Connors directs, co-writes and acts in […]
2 years ago
Disney+ has just added new spy thriller show from Peaky Blinders creator
It also stars one of modern TV’s most acclaimed actresses. The Veil, a new spy thriller series from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is now streaming on Disney+ in its entirety. Comprising six episodes, the show stars the ‘Queen of Peak TV’ Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men, The Handmaid’s Tale, Top of the Lake) as Imogen […]
2 years ago