It has been called ‘the first must-see show of 2024’. Prime Video has just added its much-anticipated new action comedy series Mr. & Mrs. Smith to its service. Based on the hit 2005 blockbuster movie starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the show follows two lonely strangers (co-creator Donald Glover and Maya Eskrine) who land a job working for a mysterious spy […]

2 years ago

The top three films chosen are particularly incredible. Saving Private Ryan has been named the greatest war film of all time, according to a poll. Over 48,000 Ranker voters came together in an effort to rank the best war movies ever, out of which legendary director Steven Spielberg’s 1998 classic came out on top. Set in 1944 France during World […]

2 years ago

The game has been described as ‘completely new action espionage for the next-generation’. Legendary video game designer Hideo Kojima has revealed first details on an upcoming project he is working on, leaving fans speculating if it could be the first PlayStation 6 exclusive title. Kojima made the announcement of the new game while appearing at PlayStation’s State […]

2 years ago

It is already rocketing up the Netflix charts Netflix has just added Deep Fear, a thriller movie revolving around a shark “high on cocaine”. Set in the Caribbean, the film revolves around Naomi (Mădălina Diana Ghenea, House of Gucci), an accomplished round-the-world yachtswoman, who sets out on a solo trip to meet her boyfriend (Ed Westwick) in […]

2 years ago

Fans have been complaining about the wait for season two The second season of Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller series Severance is back in production, after fans took to social media to complain about how long they have been waiting for the new batch of episodes. The first season premiered all the way back in February 2022 and, before […]

2 years ago

Directed by one of the action movie kings, it’s basically a cross between Heat and Speed. Netflix has just added Ambulance, one of the best action movies of the decade so far, to its library. Directed by action filmmaking legend Michael Bay (Bad Boys, The Rock), it stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Matrix Resurrections). He plays Will, a former U.S. Marine […]

2 years ago

Directed by one of the action movie kings, it’s basically a cross between Heat and Speed. Netflix has just added Ambulance, one of the best action movies of the decade so far, to its library. Directed by action filmmaking legend Michael Bay (Bad Boys, The Rock), it stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Matrix Resurrections). He plays Will, a former U.S. Marine […]

2 years ago

Directed by an Oscar-winner, the film features one of the stars of hit Netflix crime drama Top Boy in its lead role. Netflix has just added The Kitchen, one of the best-reviewed sci-fi movies of recent years, to its library around the world. Co-directed by Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) alongside Kibwe Tavares, […]

2 years ago

Oppenheimer is expected to dominate the nominations. The nominations for the 2024 Oscars will be announced on Tuesday, (at around 1:30 pm UK time), after a massive year for cinema. You can follow the Oscar nominations as they happen live in our feed below, just click on the ‘key point’ you want to read about […]

2 years ago

Having already broken a record Stateside, the Ted series is coming to our screens very soon. The prequel TV series to the smash-hit comedy movie franchise Ted has premiered in the US to a very positive fan reception. And with it coming from the creator of Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane, several viewers have even drawn comparisons between the […]

2 years ago

Challenge accepted. Attention, Guinness drinkers! An Irish pub is offering free pints of the black stuff to its patrons that can split the G. For any non-pintpeople out there, ‘splitting the G’ is a special Guinness-drinking practice. To do so, people on their first sip of the brand of creamy pint must drink enough that the bottom […]

2 years ago

Handy to know Those who own a PlayStation 5 have been encouraged to make two simple changes to improve their experience while gaming. The advice comes from tech website Tom’s Guide who say that setting up your PS5 is more complex than just plugging the console up to a TV or monitor. “If you want games to look their […]

2 years ago

It will make people very nostalgic. One of the benefits of signing up for a PlayStation Plus Premium account is that players can get access to hundreds of PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP games on their PS4 or PS5. And from today (Tuesday, 16 January), an absolutely classic game for the PS1 will be playable for PS4 […]

2 years ago

A Mindhunter fan can dream There is fresh hope that Netflix’s cult thriller drama series Mindhunter could return to screens. Based on the true crime book of the same name, the show first premiered on Netflix in 2017 and followed two detectives (Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff) in the early days of criminal profiling as they look into the psychology […]

2 years ago

You better act fast, however. When it comes to games, who doesn’t love getting the odd freebie? As such, we would be remiss if we did not alert PlayStation users to a series of surprise free downloads available. The downloads in question are related to Honkai: Star Rail, the role-playing gacha video game developed by miHoYo. Surprise […]

2 years ago

The hope is reportedly to launch a new trilogy. A new sequel to 28 Days Later is reportedly in the works, with Danny Boyle returning as director and Alex Garland back as writer. The pair wrote and directed the original 2002 horror which focused on a man named Jim (recent Golden Globe winner Cillian Murphy) awakening from a […]

2 years ago

Warner Bros. Games are already working on a ‘series’ of Hogwarts Legacy follow-ups. Hogwarts Legacy was one of 2023’s biggest games, with 22 million copies sold by the end of the year. And following its massive success, Warner Bros. Games – the publisher behind the action role-playing game – are already working on a “series” of […]

2 years ago

The popstar did not seem happy Golden Globes host Jo Koy has spoken out about that awkward moment involving Taylor Swift at the awards ceremony. During the show, Koy – known for his Netflix specials – joked about Oppenheimer being too long, Barbie being based around a doll, Robert De Niro recently having a baby, Barry […]

2 years ago

Several viewers have said they had trouble sleeping after watching the documentary series. Netflix is adding a shocking true crime documentary series to its library this weekend. Titled I Am a Stalker, the show comes from the makers of I Am a Killer and sees “convicted stalkers tell us, in their own chilling words, how love turned […]

2 years ago

A Mindhunter fan can dream There is fresh hope that Netflix’s cult thriller drama series Mindhunter could return to screens. Based on the true crime book of the same name, the show first premiered on Netflix in 2017 and followed two detectives (Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff) in the early days of criminal profiling as they look into the psychology […]

2 years ago

The actress only has a reported 11 lines in the superhero flick. Amber Heard has taken to social media to thank fans for their support of her return in Aquaman 2. The actress’ post is noteworthy as she reprises her role as Mera opposite Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but her character plays a […]

2 years ago

It asks the age-old question, ‘how far would you go to protect your family?’ That is the question being asked by Prisoners, which sees two families pushed to the absolute edge when two young girls suddenly go missing while playing outside their home. The acting talent on display with the two families is hugely impressive – […]

2 years ago

The movie is so dark that one of its writers has even issued a warning to Netflix viewers. On New Year’s Day, JOE highlighted that The Lodge – one of the scariest movies of recent years – had just been added to Netflix in Ireland and the UK. And since then, the horror has climbed up the Netflix charts – its […]

2 years ago

These include a new series from the makers of Narcos, a comedy-drama movie from the co-creator of Schitt’s Creek and a big budget heist film. It is only the start of January and Netflix has already added one of the scariest movies of recent years and a hidden gem comedy series to its library. But for a list of […]

2 years ago

The deeply unsettling 2019 horror got strong reviews Having already just added a hidden gem comedy series, Netflix has brought one of the scariest movies of recent years to its service. Titled The Lodge, the film comes from the same directing duo behind the supremely creepy 2014 horror Goodnight Mommy and stars Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & […]

2 years ago

There’s plenty to enjoy during these long winter nights. For a list of the films recently added to Netflix in Ireland and the UK that you can watch right now, scroll below: The AccountantBen Affleck headlines this 2016 thriller which is set to get a sequel. American UnderdogOne of the best sports movies of recent years. […]

2 years ago

While some see it as a genius hack, others have issues with the presentation. A man has divided the internet for serving the Christmas dinner he prepared for his family on foil oven trays. According to the Daily Mail, the images were posted on social media by the man’s wife in 2021 – who said that the husband […]

2 years ago

Merry Christmas! Looking to relax amid the festive celebrations? Well, here are the best movies airing on TV this Christmas day. Puss in Boots – Channel 4 – 8.40amThe Antonio Banderas-voiced cast takes centre stage in this Shrek spin-off. The Italian Job – Channel 4 – 3.10pmThe Michael Caine classic. Toy Story 4 – BBC One […]

2 years ago

“They cut down her scenes as much as possible. And this messed up the entire movie.” A number of people have said they are boycotting the in-cinemas Aquaman sequel on account of Amber Heard’s reduced presence in the superhero movie. Heard reprises her role as Mera opposite Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but her character […]

2 years ago

If you know, you know One of 2023’s most shocking movies, Saltburn, has just been added to Prime Video. The psychological thriller stars Ireland’s own Barry Keoghan (who received a Golden Globe nom for his performance) as Oliver, a student at Oxford in 2006 who struggles to fit in amongst the university’s upper class pupils. Eventually befriending the affluent and popular […]

2 years ago

It ran for four seasons and starred an Oscar winner A psychological thriller with a near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score has been described by some as ‘even better than Breaking Bad.’ That show is Mr. Robot, which ran for four seasons between 2015 and 2019 and focuses on Elliot Alderson (Oscar-winner Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody), a […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

“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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

‘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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

3 years ago

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 […]

3 years ago

“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 […]

3 years ago

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 […]

3 years ago

“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 […]

3 years ago

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 […]

3 years ago

“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 […]

3 years ago

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 […]

3 years ago

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 […]

3 years ago