From the director of Senna, it has been described as “remarkable” and “spellbinding”. “Maradona is a God to the people of Naples. Maradona changed history. In 80 years, we had always suffered, fighting against relegation, yet in seven seasons with him we won two leagues, a UEFA Cup, two Italian Cups. I’m a fan too […]

7 years ago

Set record because Louis is back

7 years ago

Dracarys The relationship between Missandei and Daenerys has consistently been one of the defining characteristics that has shaped Dany’s motives. When they first met, Missandei was a slave who served as an interpreter to a cruel slave-trader in Astapor. By the end of the episode, the Mother of Dragons frees Missandei after she orders the […]

7 years ago

Essential for John Wick fans Throughout the history of video games, there have been some truly iconic weapons we’ve all got to unleash. We’re thinking about the red shell in Super Mario Kart, the gravity gun in Half-life 2, the magnum in Resident Evil. The list goes on. Simply put, everyone has their favourite weapon of mass […]

7 years ago

Game of Thrones fans, it’s time to dig in. Just like the last episode, it’s time to dive in and take a look at some of the details that may have been missed, forgotten, or overlooked from the most recent Game of Thrones episode. As always, if you haven’t seen the latest episode, consider this to […]

7 years ago

The Last War is coming. If you haven’t seen the latest Game of Thrones episode then consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. As soon as Emilia Clarke announced that the fifth episode in Season 8 of Game of Thrones was even bigger than the Battle of Winterfell, our excitement levels went through the roof. […]

7 years ago

Only a Kingslayer can get 100% Now that The Last War is quickly approaching in Game of Thrones, we’ve decided to test your knowledge of the show’s Kingslayers. Basically, those characters in the show that have actually killed a King. We’ll give you the character, you name the King. It sounds easy, right? Well, sharpen […]

7 years ago

There’s ‘something twisted and uncomfortable about it’ as The Red Wedding director returns. As always, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning on all things Game of Thrones. With just three episodes to go, Game of Thrones has reset its focus. As Daenerys said in the trailer for the next episode: “We have won […]

7 years ago

Heaven for anyone that loves both Chicken nuggets and ice cream: two essential institutions for people that don’t want to let go of their childhood (all of us), and the talented people at XXI ICE have now combined them for the world’s most intriguing duo. So, move over Tom & Jerry, Batman & Robin, Mario & Luigi and every […]

7 years ago

The Battle of Winterfell has really divided opinion Much like the inevitability of The Last War, you know what’s coming. Let’s get the obvious out of the way, plenty of Game of Thrones fans were extremely disappointed with the lighting in the most recent episode but as Melisandre has frequently warned, the night is dark […]

7 years ago

Brave and powerful, an extremely necessary watch

7 years ago

This could be 2019’s best new show If a TV show is being described as a mix of The Wire and The Town, the trailer better have something to back it up. Thankfully, the new show from executive producers Ben Affleck (director of Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Argo) and Matt Damon (star of Good […]

7 years ago

There are still so many questions Can you believe that there are still some people that haven’t seen the recent Game of Thrones episode? Actually, we don’t believe that. We’re just programmed to put a spoiler alert warning at the start of every Game of Thrones article. Now that the Battle of Winterfell is over, […]

7 years ago

Proof that Jon Snow wasn’t entirely useless. As always, if you haven’t seen the latest Game of Thrones episode, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. Aside from the fact that he screamed at a dragon – was he yelling ‘GO!’ to Arya in a honourable moment of self-sacrifice, or is he just loopers? […]

7 years ago

Oh Drake, what have you done? As always, if you haven’t seen the recent episode of Game of Thrones, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. Despite the fact that there’s a detailed history of musicians making cameos in Game of Thrones, they usually don’t end too well. Ed Sheeran’s Lannister soldier had his […]

7 years ago

“Four, five, and six. They’re all insane” If you haven’t seen the most recent episode of Game of Thrones, you know what’s coming. With Game of Thrones now entering its endgame, the focus appears to have switched to the war for the Iron Throne as the threat of the White Walkers seems to have been […]

7 years ago

The Last War is coming With one blow, Game of Thrones has completely changed the complexion of what’s to come in the final three episodes. As always, spoilers are coming. Ok, we’ve already had a deep dive on the Battle of Winterfell but now that the threat of the Night King is gone (we think), […]

7 years ago

Game of Throne fans, it’s time to dig in And breathe. After that epic finale to the Battle of Winterfell, there’s so much to digest so let’s jump in at the moment that nobody will ever forget. Anyway, just like the last episode of Game of Thrones it’s time to delve in and take a look at […]

7 years ago

He drinks and he knows things. If you haven’t seen the most recent Game of Thrones episode, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. When it comes to killing the Night King, the Jon/Dany alliance can say that the ends justified the means. However, try telling that to the people that died and the […]

7 years ago

All Men Must Die “There is only one war that matters, the Great War, and it is here”. After all the waiting and anticipation, the Battle of Winterfell is almost here as the longest episode of Game of Thrones airs this week and it’s bound to be an epic of fire and blood. We already […]

7 years ago

“It’s my belief he is the gunman” Police investigating the murder of Lyra McKee have launched a fresh appeal for information and released footage which they believe identifies the gunman that fired into the crowd. Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy has said: “I want to find the people who murdered Lyra and I believe the information […]

7 years ago

We’ve got a release date After news that Designated Survivor had been saved by Netflix, we now know that President Tom Kirkman’s re-election campaign will begin on Friday, 7 June when Season 3 of the beloved drama lands on Netflix. The news about the premiere date comes nearly eight months after the original ABC series was […]

7 years ago

This could be very cool

7 years ago

Kelly Kapowski, Zack Morris and company still look the same Ready to feel older than the age you thought Principal Belding actually was in Saved By The Bell? In August this year, it will be 30 years since the popular teen sitcom aired on NBC. Yep, people of a certain age will be feeling ancient now. That […]

7 years ago

A very interesting look at that cliffhanger You have to give it to Jon Snow because the man really knows how to time things to perfection. If he waited another second at the Battle of the Bastards, he’d have been killed in no man’s land as he recklessly went to rescue Rickon from Ramsay’s arrows. […]

7 years ago

It got people talking There are certain moments when you just have to take a step back and examine the events that we’ve seen unfolding in Game of Thrones. Obviously, spoiler alert warning if you haven’t seen the latest episode, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. An incestual relationship between a brother and a sister. […]

7 years ago

Game of Thrones fans, it’s time to dig in Spoilers are coming but you already knew that, right? Anyway, just like the Season 8 opener, it’s time to delve in and take a look at some of the details that may have been missed, forgotten, or overlooked. 1) The opening credits Just like last week, […]

7 years ago

She’s, erm, proud of her on-screen sister Throughout the making of Game of Thrones, various lifelong friendships have been made that will probably last longer than The Wall. For example, John Bradley (Sam), Joe Dempsie (Gendry), Richard Madden (Robb Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa), Maisie Williams (Arya), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Ben Crompton (Dolorous Edd), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Conleth […]

7 years ago

The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry. Miss McKee, 29, died as a result of injuries sustained when she was shot in Fanad Drive on Thursday, 18 April. In a statement given to The Irish News via a recognised code word, the group offered their “full and […]

7 years ago

The biggest battle in film and TV history. After the season premiere introduced the key players, the most recent Game of Thrones episode felt like the calm before the storm as the dramatic stakes were raised. However, as Jon Snow said: “The Long Night is coming and the dead come with it”. Well, it’s nearly […]

7 years ago

We all want to be Aunt Sarah

7 years ago

‘It’s a message. From the Night King.’ Poor Ned Umber. After presumably seeing all of his friends and family murdered at Last Hearth, the leader of House Umber was then killed by the Night King, pinned to the wall via a gigantic stake, and then reanimated as a wight. However, Ned’s death isn’t in vain […]

7 years ago

“Absorbing, exciting and undeniably entertaining.” In an era of instant celebrities, overnight stars and disposable “legends,” it’s reassuring to see that there are still some actors that truly define what it means to be a film icon. Denzel Washington is an icon. Arguably the greatest compliment that you can pay an actor is that they’re […]

7 years ago

So. Many. Bangers For gamers of a certain generation, the sound of ‘Bodyrock’ by Moby, Robbie Williams’ track ‘It’s Only Us’ and ‘The Rockafeller Skank’ by Fatboy Slim will always incite nostalgic memories. Oh yes, while the graphics and gameplay in the FIFA series has unquestionably improved, there’s a lot to be said for those early […]

7 years ago

Must have been a good party Ever go out for a few and forget how you managed to get home? No, we’ve never done that either (cough, cough). Well, a clip of a party-loving Scottish man waking up in the wrong house the day after a party might just make you feel better about falling […]

7 years ago

John Bradley, who plays Samwell Tarly, has said in various interviews that Daenerys shows more traits than people may realise of becoming a ‘Mad Queen’

7 years ago

Very interesting for Jon and Daenerys When it comes to Game of Thrones theories, we’re quite particular about what’s published on JOE because as we all know, the Internet is dark and full of terrors. Given the fact that the Night King is such an enigmatic and terrifying mystery, the character is incredibly fertile for theories […]

7 years ago

Game of Thrones fans, it’s time to dig in Winter is here and after our first review, it’s time for a nerdy deep dive on all things related to the Season 8 opener, Winterfell. Given the fact that it was such a strong throwback to the opening episode, there are plenty of little nods and […]

7 years ago

The Great War is coming. Goosebumps! After the season opener, Winterfell, set the pieces in motion, it’s time to up the ante on the action stakes and as Ned Umber can attest to, the Night King’s threat is very real. In terms of cliffhangers, there was a wonderful symmetry as Jaime Lannister locked eyes with […]

7 years ago

A game-changing moment

7 years ago

Game of Thrones fans should get 90 percent here Do you know more about Westeros than the Maesters at Oldtown? If so then this Game of Thrones quiz is for you. The new and final season of the HBO and Sky Atlantic hit premiered overnight, and will also hit TV screens at 9pm on Monday […]

7 years ago

And now your watch begins… To begin with, you know what we’re going to say about spoiler alert warnings. For good measure, here’s another spoiler alert warning. It’s also worth noting that not everyone has stayed up until 02:00 to watch the episode, so please don’t ruin it for anyone in the comments. Ah, Game […]

7 years ago

With Game of Thrones Season 8 fast approaching, we’ve decided to have some fun and wildly speculate about who will die first in The Great War

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The sky was dark, for all the stars were out The wait is nearly over. Oh yes, Game of Thrones returns in the early hours of 15 April and JOE had the chance to attend the European premiere in Belfast. As always, we’re not going to spoil anything but with only six episodes left, the […]

7 years ago

The biggest question in Game of Thrones To begin with, we’re very aware that there are enough Game of Thrones theories on the web to fill the Seven Kingdoms. With this in mind, we’ve been extremely careful to pick and choose the most plausible ones – we’ve even debunked some of the crazier ones – […]

7 years ago

Ireland’s goat talent We’d imagine that it’s very hard to negotiate with a goat because they’re always butting in. Herd the one about the goat that made someone turn their tail and run away? Well, after news that an eagle owl that’s capable of eating a fully grown deer went missing in County Kildare, Ireland, – […]

7 years ago

The family of Sean Cox have released a short video of the Irishman ahead of tomorrow night’s fundraiser match at the Aviva Stadium

7 years ago

Mike and Sully are back While we’re not entirely certain if euphoric screams of joy are enough to generate enough power to fuel a city – we prefer the classic approach of scaring the living shite out of kids! – there will be a lot of noise made by the fact that Mike and Sully […]

7 years ago

The longest film from the director of the Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception. Hook it into our veins To be honest, there are very few directors that incite excitement just by having their name attached to a film. Christopher Nolan is one of those directors. Then again, with a CV that boasts the likes of […]

7 years ago

If it’s half as good as This is England, we’re in for a treat. While there’s no such thing as a guarantee of quality with any TV show or film, the name of Shane Meadows does carry a certain assurance. Why? Well, the British director has consistently made some of the finest films of the […]

7 years ago