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Stephen Porzio

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Biography:

Stephen Porzio is a senior writer for the publication JOE.ie. He previously wrote about film and TV for Film Ireland, HeadStuff and Hot Press.

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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) 91% EDIT “As such, what should be an epic conclusion to a grand saga winds up more akin to a hurried denouement... That said, if the choice was between no new Peaky Blinders or The Immortal Man, we’d still take the latter.” – joe.ie Mar 22, 2026 Full Review OBEX (2025) 96% EDIT “There is a stronger emphasis on character and mood-setting than plot and spectacle, which might test less patient viewers... Stick with the sci-fi, however, as the second half of the film is a visual marvel.” – joe.ie Mar 22, 2026 Full Review How to Make a Killing (2026) 43% EDIT “It's [a] lack of anything new to say which prevents this... from reaching true greatness. The film, however, still remains a very entertaining way to spend 100 minutes, thanks to its fine performances, slick direction, and killer premise...” – joe.ie Mar 22, 2026 Full Review Bodycam (2025) 86% EDIT “While the film's short running time ultimately leads to its characters and its thematic ideas getting short shrift, its gritty immediacy, pacy energy and moments of nerve-rattling terror make for an undeniably gripping watch.” – joe.ie Mar 22, 2026 Full Review Bone Lake (2024) 84% EDIT “Even if [the] script becomes less interesting as it enters its third act, bringing secrets into the light and transitioning from [one genre to another], Mercedes Bryce Morgan's stylish, taut direction keeps the energy levels high...” – joe.ie Mar 22, 2026 Full Review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) 76% EDIT “ Occasionally, some of Ready or Not 2's world-building undercuts the sequel's simple pleasures... Yet, there's still good dark fun to be had here.” – joe.ie Mar 22, 2026 Full Review Project Hail Mary (2026) 95% EDIT “Blends the majesty of Interstellar with the problem-solving satisfaction of The Martian... Such an enjoyable blockbuster, and a sci-fi that feels like an instant classic of the genre.” – joe.ie Mar 22, 2026 Full Review Báite (2025) EDIT “Those seeking an Irish take on Twin Peaks or True Detective should probably look elsewhere. There are, though, enough pleasures and handsome craft to be found in Báite.” – joe.ie Mar 6, 2026 Full Review Cold Storage (2026) 79% EDIT “ ...an unambashed B-movie that is significantly better in all areas than it has any right to be.” – joe.ie Feb 24, 2026 Full Review Send Help (2026) 93% EDIT “A genuine crowdpleaser, Send Help boasts a clever, sharp script by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (Freddy vs Jason), which satirises contemporary corporate culture, while also playing out like a power fantasy for the people who fall victim to it.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Rental Family (2025) 87% EDIT “Where to draw the line between the real and pretend, [the filmmakers] playfully leave it up to the viewer to decide, in a comedy-drama that, while never really groundbreaking, is often quite lovely.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Abode (2025) EDIT “Like all anthologies, some parts are stronger than others... The best segment... is the one starring Rosemary Henderson (Sister Assumpta in Father Ted) as an older woman about to meet a "long-lost love" with whom she was torn apart. ” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Grizzly Night (2026) 53% EDIT “While Grizzly Night's two-dimensional characters and on-the-nose dialogue make its first 20 minutes a slight chore, it picks up significantly in its final hour.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review My Father's Shadow (2025) 97% EDIT “While Nigeria is so integral to My Father's Shadow, this is a movie with a universal appeal.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Crime 101 (2026) 88% EDIT “While it isn't the deepest role on paper, [Barry] Keoghan imbues the part with a live-wire, feral energy, as well as almost boyish patheticness, and almost walks away with the picture in the process.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Wuthering Heights (2026) 57% EDIT “Emerald Fennell’s "Wuthering Heights" is a modern remix of a classic, full of flair and feeling.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Whistle (2025) 63% EDIT “While Whistle lacks the humour and dread-inducing set-pieces of Final Destination Bloodlines or the odd pathos of The Monkey, it still makes for great dumb fun.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Neighborhood Watch (2025) 71% EDIT “The movie succeeds thanks to its tight and gripping story, its unconventional but lovable central heroes, and the funny chalk-and-cheese chemistry between Dean Morgan and Quaid.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review Anniversary (2025) 66% EDIT “A cautionary tale of how easy it is to slip into fascism, Anniversary's acting is incredible, its story is haunting, and its allusions to the real world are fascinating to dissect.” – joe.ie Feb 19, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% 5/5 EDIT “Might be the franchise's most ambitious and crazy entry yet... Absolutely electric.” – joe.ie Jan 15, 2026 Full Review Giant (2025) 61% EDIT “Giant is funny, heartfelt and tremendously acted. In our opinion, it’s a knock-out.” – joe.ie Jan 10, 2026 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 93% EDIT “Marty Supreme blends the period setting and compelling underdog sports drama of The Queen's Gambit with Uncut Gems' levels of authenticity and breakneck thrills.” – joe.ie Jan 8, 2026 Full Review Sentimental Value (2025) 95% EDIT “An ambitious film that feels slightly messier than Trier’s best work... Yet, Sentimental Value’s high points really are transcendent. ” – joe.ie Jan 8, 2026 Full Review Saipan (2025) 93% EDIT “Perhaps a smaller... version of Saipan, where it’s just [Hardwicke and Coogan] acting against each other, would be the perfect way to tell this story. This... still has enough of this to be worth seeking out, even if it leaves you wanting slightly more.” – joe.ie Jan 8, 2026 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% EDIT “At a time when a lot of blockbusters can feel like junk food, Avatar: Fire and Ash is a five-course meal.” – joe.ie Dec 20, 2025 Full Review
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