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  • The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 181

    The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 181

    It’s that time of the week once more. Welcome back to the latest edition of The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. By now, you should know the drill but on the off chance you don’t – there are 15 questions over three rounds. The first round tests players’ general knowledge of all things cinema. Then, […]

    3 years ago

  • The Walking Dead has officially ended after 12 years and 177 episodes

    The Walking Dead has officially ended after 12 years and 177 episodes

    Despite the finale, there will be more undead-related adventures set in the show’s universe. It seems impossible but the horror series The Walking Dead has finally ended its run. Based on a comic book series of the same name, the show followed a group of survivors of a zombie apocalypse. This is as they try […]

    3 years ago

  • The JOE Music Quiz: Week 127

    The JOE Music Quiz: Week 127

    Listen up, music lovers! That’s right, the JOE music quiz is back for another week. As usual, there are 15 questions over three rounds. The first is all about current music events. The second is Arctic Monkeys-focused to mark the release of their latest album last month. That’s before we wrap up with a round […]

    3 years ago

  • Gears of War creator wants Dave Bautista to star in the Netflix movie

    Gears of War creator wants Dave Bautista to star in the Netflix movie

    Do you agree with the casting? Netflix announced this week it will be adapting Gears of War into a live-action film and the creator of the hit video game series has since weighed in on who he would like to see cast in the project. The streaming service confirmed the news on the 16th anniversary […]

    3 years ago

  • The first trailer for Brendan Fraser’s hugely emotional comeback movie is here

    The first trailer for Brendan Fraser’s hugely emotional comeback movie is here

    It’s the role that could earn the actor an Oscar We now finally have a trailer for the Oscar-tipped drama The Whale, which marks Brendan Fraser‘s return to screens in a leading role. Directed by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) and based on a play by Samuel D. Hunter, Fraser stars in […]

    3 years ago

  • This star-studded new series could be your next mystery obsession

    This star-studded new series could be your next mystery obsession

    The show is from the writer-director behind Knives Out A trailer was released this week for Poker Face, a new comedy-drama mystery series starring Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll). The show sees the actress play Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying, who we follow as she hits the […]

    3 years ago

  • New Netflix feature is perfect if you no longer want to share an account with an ex

    New Netflix feature is perfect if you no longer want to share an account with an ex

    This latest Netflix innovation is being rolled out worldwide starting this week. Breakups are always tough, there is no doubt about that. Yet, recent developments in technology have made them even more awkward. Let’s say for instance you’ve been mooching off your partner’s streaming service and they decide to end your relationship. What then? Sure, […]

    3 years ago

  • Irish government planning complete ban of disposable vapes

    Irish government planning complete ban of disposable vapes

    ‘I think this is an example of an innovation that is really making the world a worse place’ The Irish government is considering implementing a ban on disposable vapes across the country. In recent years, vaping has become an extremely popular trend with people looking to give up cigarettes and smoking. The global market for […]

    3 years ago

  • Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies aged 96

    Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies aged 96

    Very sad news. Acclaimed actress Angela Lansbury has passed away at the age of 96. In a statement, her family announced that she died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles on Tuesday (11 October). Lansbury was perhaps best known for starring in the popular crime drama series Murder, She Wrote where she […]

    3 years ago

  • Harry Potter star calls Jeremy Clarkson “rancid old thug” over tweet about socialists

    Harry Potter star calls Jeremy Clarkson “rancid old thug” over tweet about socialists

    In a Twitter post, Clarkson called socialists “disgusting people”. A Harry Potter star has called Jeremy Clarkson a “rancid old thug” after the latter posted a controversial tweet in which he lashed out against socialists. The former Top Gear and current The Grand Tour said on Twitter on Friday (9 September) that the social media […]

    3 years ago

  • Jedward call for the abolishment of the monarchy following the Queen’s death

    Jedward call for the abolishment of the monarchy following the Queen’s death

    “Give the people real democracy,” the pop duo wrote on Twitter. Irish singing and TV presenting duo Jedward has called for the abolishment of the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth II earlier this week. The Queen passed away on Thursday (8 September) at Balmoral aged 96 after reigning for 70 years. Her son, […]

    3 years ago

  • John Boyega does not believe there will ever be a black James Bond

    John Boyega does not believe there will ever be a black James Bond

    The Star Wars actor said he would be ‘very surprised’ if it happened. John Boyega has addressed rumours he is in the running to take over from Daniel Craig as James Bond by saying he does not believe there will ever be a black Bond. The Star Wars actor made the comments while appearing on […]

    3 years ago

  • Brazil bans iPhone sales until Apple puts chargers back in the box

    Brazil bans iPhone sales until Apple puts chargers back in the box

    Apple has said it will be appealing the decision The Brazilian Government has suspended the sale of iPhones without a battery charger in the country and has fined Apple around $2.3 million. Ahead of the iPhone 12’s release in 2020, Apple stated it would no longer include an adapter with its devices worldwide, claiming the […]

    3 years ago

  • Ukraine honours pensioner with medal after claiming he shot down a Russian warplane

    Ukraine honours pensioner with medal after claiming he shot down a Russian warplane

    It is said the elderly man “destroyed” a Russian Su-34 jet with his rifle. A Government agency in Ukraine has honoured a pensioner with a medal after claiming he “shot down a Russian plane”. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine said the incident occurred in March as “the Russian occupiers continuously bombarded Chernihiv”. According […]

    3 years ago

  • Mila Kunis keeps getting offensive Family Guy line shouted at her from passers-by

    Mila Kunis keeps getting offensive Family Guy line shouted at her from passers-by

    Poor Meg. Family Guy has been running for 20 seasons and one of its most iconic recurring gags is its catchphrase of “Shut up Meg”. It is heard on the show when characters, mainly Meg’s Dad Peter Griffin, hears Meg say something he doesn’t like, or just when Meg tries to say something in general. […]

    3 years ago

  • Elon Musk countersues Twitter in legal battle over takeover bid

    Elon Musk countersues Twitter in legal battle over takeover bid

    The legal battle between Musk and Twitter has escalated. Elon Musk has countersued Twitter amid a legal battle over the Tesla CEO’s attempts to end his $44 billion (€43 billion) bid to buy Twitter, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that Musk filed a lawsuit on Friday (29 July) and that a confidential 164-page document […]

    3 years ago

  • Squid Game creator working on new project that will be ‘more violent’

    Squid Game creator working on new project that will be ‘more violent’

    Based on the current working title, it sounds controversial Having created Netflix’s biggest ever series with Squid Game, filmmaker Hwang Dong-hyuk is working on a new movie that he says will be even “more violent” than his seminal streaming series. Dong-hyuk’s next project is reportedly a film with the working title “K.O. Club” which is apparently […]

    4 years ago

  • Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland fights back tears in emotional interview

    Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland fights back tears in emotional interview

    ‘Putin is testing the UN and the security architecture of the whole world’ Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko has called on the international community to take action against Russia in an emotional interview. This comes after Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter on Thursday morning that Russian President Vladimir Putin has […]

    4 years ago

  • Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy

    Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy

    The man arrested is in his 30s. Gardaí have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy. The 23-year-old primary school teacher was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in Tullamore, Offaly at around 4pm last Wednesday. On Tuesday (18 January), a Garda spokesperson said the […]

    4 years ago

  • Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91

    Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91

    Many stars have paid tribute to the composer and lyricist. Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim has died at the age of 91. The American composer and lyricist passed away on Friday (26 November) at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, his lawyer told the New York Times. Regarded as one of the most important figures in […]

    4 years ago

  • Nigel Farage tricked into saying “Up the Ra” in video birthday greeting

    Nigel Farage tricked into saying “Up the Ra” in video birthday greeting

    “I hope you enjoy a few pints with the lads tonight. Up the Ra!” Nigel Farage has said he was hoaxed into saying “Up the Ra” in a video birthday greeting which has gone viral. The former head of the UK Independence Party and current GB News host joined Cameo earlier in this year, a video-sharing […]

    4 years ago

  • Popular restaurant accused of paying employee with bucket of coins

    Popular restaurant accused of paying employee with bucket of coins

    The ex-employee alleges it happened after requesting his final pay packet for a number of weeks. Popular Dublin restaurant Alfie’s has been accused of paying an employee with a bucket of coins. A former employee of the South William Street restaurant, Rian Keogh, wrote on Twitter on Tuesday night that after requesting his final pay […]

    4 years ago

  • Superbad is among numerous brilliant films on TV tonight

    Superbad is among numerous brilliant films on TV tonight

    It’s a great day for a night in The weekend is among us. As such, why not kick back on the sofa with one of these fine films on TV this evening. Superbad – Dave – 9pm This now iconic Seth Rogen scripted coming-of-age comedy centres on two inseparable teens (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) […]

    4 years ago

  • New Black Panther film officially titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    New Black Panther film officially titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    We also know now when we will be seeing the third installments of the Ant-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy films. Marvel has unveiled footage from their upcoming blockbuster Eternals for the first time, while also revealing the new full titles for the Black Panther and Captain Marvel sequels. In a video highlighting the upcoming […]

    5 years ago

  • Spain agrees to launch trial for four-day working week

    Spain agrees to launch trial for four-day working week

    Many see a four-day work week as the future The Spanish government has agreed to launch a pilot project for companies interested in the idea of a four-day working week, according to the Guardian. Earlier in the year, left-wing Spanish party Más País announced the government had accepted its proposal to test out the idea. […]

    5 years ago

  • Netflix test feature that could lead to password-sharing crackdown

    Netflix test feature that could lead to password-sharing crackdown

    Do you know anyone who this could affect? For anyone still using someone else’s Netflix account, your days might be numbered as the streaming service is currently testing a feature that could lead to a crackdown in password sharing. Some Netflix users have said they have been blocked from accessing the service, with a message […]

    5 years ago

  • Michael B. Jordan leads Jack Ryan spin-off Without Remorse

    Michael B. Jordan leads Jack Ryan spin-off Without Remorse

    The movie lands on Amazon Prime Video on 30 April While Amazon Prime Video already has a Jack Ryan TV show, they are set to welcome a spin-off of Tom Clancy’s popular franchise to the screen with new action flick Without Remorse. Based on Clancy’s 1993 novel of the same name, Michael B. Jordan of […]

    5 years ago

  • Pontins used list of Irish surnames to keep Traveller families out of parks

    Pontins used list of Irish surnames to keep Traveller families out of parks

    Names on the list included Boylan, Delaney, Murphy and O’Reilly Holiday park operator Pontins has committed to changing its working practices and culture after using a blacklist of Irish surnames to block bookings. In February last year, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in Britain received information from a whistleblower who was employed by […]

    5 years ago