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.
Viewers raving about feel-good hidden gem Irish comedy now streaming on Netflix
The movie stars a beloved Oscar-winning actress. Viewers have taken to social media to rave about 2022 Irish comedy-drama movie Joyride starring Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite). Written by Ailbhe Keogan (Bad Sisters) and directed by the acclaimed Emer Reynolds (The Farthest), the film revolves around a pre-teen boy in Kerry named Mully (Charlie Reid) […]
2 years ago
Urgent search continues for kayaker missing off Waterford coast
‘Wind and low-lying mist’ in the area has made search conditions ‘challenging’. An urgent search is continuing this morning (Tuesday, 13 August) for a kayaker missing off the Waterford coast. In a statement to JOE, a Department of Transport spokesperson said that the person went missing the previous morning around Helvick Head in Dungarvan. A […]
2 years ago
Prime Video has just added a brilliant recent Irish movie
This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The horror film has an incredibly cool premise. Prime Video has added the excellent Irish horror movie All You Need is Death to its service, just weeks after the film’s cinema release. Written and directed by Paul Duane (Secret […]
2 years ago
Cabinet to sign off on €24m Stardust redress scheme for families of victims
Earlier in the year, the jury in the Stardust inquests reached a verdict of unlawful killing in the case of all 48 deaths. The Cabinet is set to sign off on a €24 million redress scheme for the families of the victims of the Stardust fire, according to multiple outlets. 48 people died in the […]
2 years ago
The best Irish movie of 2024 so far is finally available to watch this week
This is one of those cases where you should believe the hype. To those not rigorously keeping up with all things movies and music, the new film Kneecap – focusing on the much-discussed Belfast-based hip-hop trio of the same name – may appear to be a documentary. In fact, it’s something way more fascinating and […]
2 years ago