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The Love Actually Debate (Part 1): Love Actually is a pretty terrible film, actually

Deep breaths. Remember, it’s only a movie. And yet, 2003 comedy/drama/whatever Love Actually is now the go-to Christmas choice for a great many people who, for whatever reason, can’t see past the overwhelming gloss to the rotten core within. With a rake of wacky characters crossing over into different plot lines, it’s a bit like Intermission, […]

Deep breaths. Remember, it’s only a movie. And yet, 2003 comedy/drama/whatever Love Actually is now the go-to Christmas choice for a great many people who, for whatever reason, can’t see past the overwhelming gloss to the rotten core within. With a rake of wacky characters crossing over into different plot lines, it’s a bit like Intermission, […]

7 years ago

20 reasons why Metal Gear Solid is one of the greatest games of a generation

What. A. Game. Metal Gear Solid will live forever in gaming lore. 1998 was a simpler time, in many ways. Social media wasn’t a thing, Donald Trump was more concerned with cameos in movies than burning his country to the ground and David Bowie was still alive. It was also the time of the humble […]

What. A. Game. Metal Gear Solid will live forever in gaming lore. 1998 was a simpler time, in many ways. Social media wasn’t a thing, Donald Trump was more concerned with cameos in movies than burning his country to the ground and David Bowie was still alive. It was also the time of the humble […]

7 years ago

10 of the best beer gardens in Ireland to check out during the heatwave

Sun’s out, pints out. As you are more than aware, we are currently a country experiencing temperatures like never, or at least very rarely before. It’s official, we are in the midst of a heatwave. We may be getting notions about ourselves being one of those hot countries, but in the end we always revert […]

Sun’s out, pints out. As you are more than aware, we are currently a country experiencing temperatures like never, or at least very rarely before. It’s official, we are in the midst of a heatwave. We may be getting notions about ourselves being one of those hot countries, but in the end we always revert […]

8 years ago

A good year for music, if not necessarily a great one. Perhaps 2016 was too kind to us, music-wise. It’s not that 2017 was bad or anything, just that there was a notable lack of flawless gems. However, it’s one of those ‘the good ones were especially good’ situations, as the year served up a clutch […]

A good year for music, if not necessarily a great one. Perhaps 2016 was too kind to us, music-wise. It’s not that 2017 was bad or anything, just that there was a notable lack of flawless gems. However, it’s one of those ‘the good ones were especially good’ situations, as the year served up a clutch […]

8 years ago

The Top Ten Movies of 2017 – #09 – War For The Planet Of The Apes

“I did not start this war. But I will finish it.” Welcome to JOE’s countdown of the Ten Best Movies of 2017. We’ll be counting them down one-by-one, with the #1 spot revealed on New Year’s Eve. The #09 spot goes to… WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES Irish Release Date: 11 July Cast: […]

“I did not start this war. But I will finish it.” Welcome to JOE’s countdown of the Ten Best Movies of 2017. We’ll be counting them down one-by-one, with the #1 spot revealed on New Year’s Eve. The #09 spot goes to… WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES Irish Release Date: 11 July Cast: […]

8 years ago

What the hell is ‘Stomp and Holler’, and why does Spotify insist that you love it?

Perhaps you prefer ‘Permanent Wave’? Have you looked up your ‘2017 Wrapped’ report on Spotify yet? It might make for interesting reading. If the green-tinted giant is your streaming service of choice, click into Browse, then Genres & Moods, then scroll all the way down to the colourful box marked ‘2017 Wrapped’. Now, hit up […]

Perhaps you prefer ‘Permanent Wave’? Have you looked up your ‘2017 Wrapped’ report on Spotify yet? It might make for interesting reading. If the green-tinted giant is your streaming service of choice, click into Browse, then Genres & Moods, then scroll all the way down to the colourful box marked ‘2017 Wrapped’. Now, hit up […]

8 years ago