He has weighed in on the age-old debate Another Christmas has come and gone, along with another season-long debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Yes, it appears there are some people out there who do not believe that a movie that takes place at a Christmas party on Christmas Eve, has a […]

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Shockingly, the movie received poor reviews upon release. However, it’s now considered a classic. Named the greatest actor of the 21st century by The New York Times in 2020, Denzel Washington has had an incredible career. Yet, he has had a couple of movies that went underappreciated upon release before developing cult followings years later. We have […]

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WARNING: Some may find the content below disturbing “I never thought I’d survive that monster.” A young man who recorded as he was attacked by a shark says he thought the video would be his final moments. From Parma in Italy, 20-year-old Matteo Mariotti took a trip to Australia a year ago to study and work. On Friday 8 […]

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It could provide an answer to one of the movie’s biggest mysteries. The apocalyptic thriller Leave the World Behind was added to Netflix earlier this month and while it has received positive reviews for the most part by critics, viewers seem to be divided on it. Written and directed by Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) and based on the acclaimed […]

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“I don’t know what to say – it’s the most amazing Christmas ever.” A man who spent years living in an abandoned slaughterhouse in Cork is excited to spend his first Christmas in his new home, according to reports. Earlier this year, Virgin Media News highlighted the plight of the now 63-year-old John O’Donnell, who had worked […]

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Holding a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie received four Golden Globe nominations this week Widely considered as being one of 2023’s best movies, May December is now streaming in the UK and Ireland via Sky and NOW. Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Todd Haynes (Carol, Dark Waters, Far From Heaven), the movie stars Oscar-winners Julianne Moore and Natalie […]

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Christmas just came early. If you loved 2022’s smash-hit PlayStation game God of War Ragnarök, you are in luck. That’s because the development team behind the action-adventure game, Santa Monica Studio, has released a new and free DLC for it titled God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla. Described as an epilogue to the events of God of War […]

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The singer-songwriter’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke told the story during her eulogy – sparking laughs from attendees. Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass took place in Nenagh in Tipperary on Friday (December 8), the town where the Pogues frontman spent his early childhood. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob Geldof, Glen Hansard, Imelda […]

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‘RIP to the Irish Rover – Grá’ The funeral for Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan is taking place today (Friday, 8 December), with thousands flooding the streets of Dublin to honour the Pogues’ frontman. Earlier in the week, MacGowan’s wife Victoria and his family thanked the public for the “enormous outpouring of affection and messages of condolence they have received […]

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It comes from the creator of one of the best shows of recent years. Netflix are adding one of the most anticipated thriller movies of the year to its streaming service this week. Titled Leave the World Behind, the film is based on the acclaimed 2020 apocalyptic novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam and features […]

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It comes from the creator of one of the best shows of recent years. Netflix are adding one of the most anticipated thriller movies of the year to its streaming service this week. Titled Leave the World Behind, the film is based on the acclaimed 2020 apocalyptic novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam and features […]

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People are devastated. Many PlayStation Network users are reporting that their accounts have been “permanently suspended” for no apparent reason. Users impacted have flocked to social media, explaining that they received a message from Sony out of nowhere which stated that their account had been suspended for good due to “violations of the PlayStation Network Terms of Service […]

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“This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.” Apple is urging users of its products to install its “important” latest iOS update. On 7 November, the tech giant released the iOS 17.1.1 update – stating that it provided bug fixes for iPhones, including for the following: “In rare circumstances, Apple Pay and […]

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The comedy-drama holds a whopping 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. On the off-chance that you weren’t satiated by the 50 big movies added to Prime Video in Ireland and the UK recently, the streaming service has gone ahead and added one of 2023’s best movies so far. That film is Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, a coming-of-age comedy-drama based […]

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“Hey! D.W!” One of the most iconic children’s shows of all time is undeniably Arthur, which ran for over 250 episodes between 1996 and 2022. Based on the book series written and illustrated by Marc Brown, the show centred around an anthropomorphic aardvark named Arthur Read, as well as his family and friends and their interactions. Part of […]

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We cannot wait to see this. The latest movie in the legendary Godzilla franchise – titled Godzilla Minus One – is earning incredible reviews, with its Rotten Tomatoes score breaking a new record for the series. Hailing from Japan – the country which gave us the first Godzilla movie all the way back in 1954 – the new film […]

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“Among his finest work, this. RIP Shane.” Earlier today, it was announced that Irish music legend Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. The news of the singer-songwriter’s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes, with many taking to social media to remember the Pogues’ frontman. One particular moment involving MacGowan that is being reshared […]

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Some major movies are dropping on Netflix in the run-up to Christmas For those on the hunt for movies and shows to watch over their Christmas holidays this year, these are all the Netflix originals that will be released throughout December. Netflix original movies arriving in December. Christmas as Usual – Dec 6 Naga – Dec 7 […]

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One for fans of murder mysteries and Nordic noirs. Earlier this week, JOE wrote about the Netflix original series The Rain being rediscovered years after its release. However, a new show on the streamer is also earning rave reviews from viewers. That is the Swedish series A Nearly Normal Family, a six-part adaptation of the bestselling book of […]

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It wasn’t just because it was delightful to watch. As we move into December, that means Christmas is around the corner – so now is the time to revisit those classic festive movies to get you in a merry mood. One of the most famous of these films, but also the most divisive is Love Actually – with viewers […]

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The author’s latest update on The Winds of Winter will probably frustrate fans. The Winds of Winter, the hugely anticipated sixth novel in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series (perhaps better known as the Game of Thrones series), has been in the works for over ten years. And with the release of […]

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Definitely one for those who loved The Last of Us and The Walking Dead. If you’ve already watched the 16 big movies added to Netflix last week, you may be on the hunt for something else to watch on the streaming giant. Well, one show on the platform that has recently been singled out for praise […]

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This action comedy stars one of the best actors in the world and has a whopping 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our pick for tonight is this 2020 Danish action comedy which sees Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale, Hannibal) play Markus, a soldier in Afghanistan who returns home after his wife dies in a train crash. While […]

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One had an 84 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score Netflix has reportedly cancelled five of its big shows, including its acclaimed fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Developed by Oscar nominated writer Eric Heisserer (Arrival, Bird Box), Shadow and Bone was based on the work of author Leigh Bardugo and centres around a young orphan named Alina Starkov (Jessie […]

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It stars an incredible cast of actors. Disney+ has released the first two episodes of its much-anticipated new mystery thriller series A Murder at the End of the World. The show revolves around the character of Darby Hart (Emma Corrin, young Princess Diana in The Crown), an amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker described as “Gen Z Sherlock Holmes”. Alongside […]

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The nine-part series serves as a companion piece to Band of Brothers and The Pacific A first teaser trailer has hit the web for Masters of the Air, the new series starring Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan that serves as a companion piece to the hit World War II dramas Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Whereas the […]

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It stars an Oscar-winner as an old west hunter. Nestled among the many, MANY movies recently added to Prime Video is one of the best Westerns of 2023 – Butcher’s Crossing. Based on a 1960 novel of the same name by John Edward Williams (Stoner), the movie is set in the 1870s and follows young Harvard drop-out Will (Fred Hechinger […]

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He considers the home one of his best investments Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of US multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, is currently the fifth richest person on Earth, according to the Forbes World’s Billionaires List. Born in Omaha in Nebraska, the now 92-year-old owns such companies as auto insurer Geico, fast food chain Dairy Queen, battery […]

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‘What circle of hell are we in?’ Gen Z have been in the news this week thanks to their opinions on movies and TV, but one thing younger members of the demographic may not understand is that people used to listen to music on a device that was not their phones. Yes, during the noughties iPods […]

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Boasting a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie features one of the best lead performances in recent years With Halloween right around the corner, now is the time of the year when movie fans are more likely to be seeking out horrors to binge watch to help get in the spooky spirit. If that applies to you, […]

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Boasting a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie features one of the best lead performances in recent years With Halloween right around the corner, now is the time of the year when movie fans are more likely to be seeking out horrors to binge-watch to help get in the spooky spirit. If that applies to you, you […]

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It’s a truly unforgettable movie that will make for excellent pre-Halloween viewing. Yes that’s right folks, one of the most terrifying horrors of the 21st century is on TV tonight and also available on BBC iPlayer just in time for Halloween. The Babadook will be on BBC Three at 9pm Our movie pick for tonight […]

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It is being billed as the ‘face-off you never saw coming’ After streaming its first ever live broadcast this year – that was the Chris Rock stand-up special that saw him address the infamous Will Smith slap – Netflix will now air its first ever live sports event. Titled The Netflix Cup, it is being described as the “face-off you […]

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“Do you like scary movies?” Well, to mark 2023’s Halloween season, JOE is continuing to offer up horror movie-themed quizzes to its readers. Fresh off of our demons quiz from last week, we’re turning our attention to slasher films. As part of our new slasher-focused quiz, we’re presenting you with 10 images from 10 different slasher movies. All you have to […]

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The much-anticipated horror series comes from one of the modern masters of horror The Fall of the House of Usher, Netflix’s new horror series which has a score of 93 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, lands on the platform today (October 12). Based on an Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name and other works […]

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The much-anticipated new show comes from one of the modern masters of horror. The Fall of the House of Usher, Netflix’s new series and big Halloween release for this year, is currently sitting on a very impressive 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on an Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name and other works by the […]

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It was nominated for three Oscars and holds a 90 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score Looking to fight off those Sunday scaries? A way to do that could be to check out one or two of the following movies airing on TV this evening. Le Mans ’66 – Film4 – 9pmAlso known as Ford v […]

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The movie, whose cinema release was impacted by Covid, holds an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. Nine Days, a fantasy drama which earned rave reviews upon its initial release, has just been added to Netflix in Ireland and the UK. The movie stars Winston Duke (Black Panther, Us) as Will, an arbiter who judges souls before they inhabit […]

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Horror fans, assemble Halloween is right around the corner, meaning now is the time for binging horror movies. Plenty of scary new films are coming to cinemas this October – including The Exorcist: Believer, the sixth entry in the legendary franchise, on 6 October. You can check out JOE’s interview with the film’s director David Gordon Green right here: In […]

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Currently sitting on a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, it comes from the director of the also very stressful Boiling Point. Netflix’s current top movie in Ireland is Accused, a tense new thriller that was recently added to the streaming service. The British film centres around a young man named Harri (Chaneil Kular, Sex Education) who, while alone […]

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Here is what you need to know about witnessing the Northern Lights. If you are living in the UK or certain parts of the Ireland and you gaze into the night sky this weekend, you may get a glimpse of the Northern Lights. That is according to Astronomy Ireland founder David Moore, who has said that the chance of […]

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Would you like to see this? A clip posted to a social media account run by Sony and then swiftly deleted has some fans believing that the Tom Hardy-led Venom 3 will see a major crossover. The video in question was published by the official Sony Pictures Home Entertainment UK TikTok and is a mash-up between clips of […]

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Made by a legendary director, some have said it is his best movie in years. Knock at the Cabin, one of the best thrillers of 2023 so far, is now available to stream in the UK. An adaptation of an acclaimed novel by Paul Tremblay, the movie is the latest from legendary director M. Night Shyamalan (Signs, The Sixth […]

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The Godfather trilogy is available to stream for free right now for those in the UK The Godfather Trilogy, one of the – if not the – best trilogies of all time, is available to stream all in one place in the UK for free. First released in 1972, before going on to become the highest grossing […]

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Based on an Edgar Allan Poe story, the show looks like Succession if it was a horror Netflix has unveiled a first trailer for The Fall of the House of Usher, a new Netflix series from Mike Flanagan – the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. Based on an Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same […]

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Even better, the new season is earning great reviews. Justified, widely considered as being among the best shows of the 21st century, has just released a new sequel season on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. The original six seasons of Justified are based on the writings of the legendary Elmore Leonard (previously adapted onscreen in the […]

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The three-part series will be available to watch on the streaming service very soon Netflix has unveiled a first look at its upcoming true crime documentary series ‘Who Killed Jill Dando?’, which turns a spotlight on an infamous murder mystery. The three-part show revolves around the killing of BBC journalist, television presenter and newsreader Jill Dando – who […]

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The six-part show has an absolutely bonkers premise Paramount+ has unveiled a trailer for its upcoming thriller series Bargain and boy, is it wild. Following on the heels of major crossover successes like Parasite and Squid Game, the South Korean show centres around a trafficking ring that lures men to a remote hotel under the guise of sexual encounters only […]

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Travis has had to return home Blink-182 have postponed three of their upcoming gigs due to an “urgent family matter” involving drummer Travis Barker. The US rockers were set to play in Glasgow on 2 September, at Belfast’s SSE Arena on 4 September and at Dublin’s 3Arena on 5 September. However, the three dates have since been postponed, […]

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From the director of Fight Club, Mindhunter and Se7en, the movie is one of this year’s most anticipated releases Netflix has released a first trailer for The Killer, the new movie from acclaimed director David Fincher (Fight Club, Mindhunter, Se7en) starring Michael Fassbender. Based on the French graphic novel series of the same name, the film is described […]

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