This is going to be emotional. While the breathtaking visuals, dulcet tones of David Attenborough, and extensive research into our planet are a large reason why BBC’s nature documentaries are loved by all, there’s one reason that’s easy to forget. They all tell a gripping story that demands the viewer’s emotional investment. Well, the latest […]
“He has that special gift that makes you feel like he’s speaking to and for your soul alone.” There were moments when it was difficult to hear. There were moments that didn’t quite register. There were moments when Philomena Begley forgot the lyrics to Fairytale of New York. It was 100% Shane MacGowan. What else did we […]
“His willy, cut off his willy.” The Irish classic will be on your screens. A few weeks ago, the legendary Colm Meaney popped into JOE’s studios to chat about his latest film The Last Right. Of course, his work in the likes of Star Trek, the Barrytown Trilogy (The Van, The Snapper, The Commitments), and […]
The Boss seems destined to be on the road in 2020. Given the fact that Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band famously covered ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’, it should come as no surprise to learn that The Boss is fond of dishing out Christmas presents. This year, fans have been treated to […]
Time to get the DVDs and streaming services going. Different people have a different barometer to measure the start of the Christmas season. For some, it’s when the tree is up, for others, it’s the Christmas season whenever December starts. However, film and TV fans will know that things really start to get serious when […]
Two men were arrested. 31 dogs, including several puppies, have been rescued by the PSNI following a proactive operation in the Coalisland area of Tyrone. The rescue operation took place on Thursday, 5 December and two men were arrested on suspicion of fraud – they have since been released on bail. Five properties were searched […]
Take note if you’re a Pot Noodle lover. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have stated that there are undeclared mustard and celery ingredients contained in the Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato brand. The warning states that: “Due to a production error, the ingredients list in the above batch of Pot Noodle Beef and Tomato […]
If you love crime documentaries, clear your weekend schedule. One of the best qualities of Mindhunter is that it delves into the psyche of serial killers while observing the public’s macabre fascination with these heinous people. In the show, we’re often told that certain killers are consistently motivated and driven by the infamy and notoriety […]
The return of the documentary king. With Seven Worlds, One Planet continuing to enthral and capture viewers like only a David Attenborough feature can, the wait for his next feature won’ be too long. In his new documentary, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet will tell the story of life on our planet by the man who […]
Get ready to mark your calendars. It’s time to free up some space on your TV box because that most anticipated of schedules has arrived, the movie lineup on terrestrial TV in Ireland this Christmas. We won’t keep you waiting; below is the pick of the bunch of the movies on RTÉ and Virgin Media […]
Start checking those tickets. With the Christmas season fast approaching, we wouldn’t complain if we got a bit of extra cash in our pocket. Hell, even €5 would suffice but one lucky person in Ireland will have plenty more loose change than that after becoming a millionaire on Tuesday night, when National Lottery confirmed one […]
Nothing that some white water rafting won’t fix though. Dublin has been ranked as the worst city in the world to find a place to live, a new study has revealed. The Expat Insider survey discovered that Ireland’s capital was the most difficult place in the world to find accommodation in 2019, when compared to 82 […]