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Stephen Porzio

Stephen is a film writer and journalist. He is co-editor for the film section of HeadStuff, a writer for Travel Ireland Magazine and a regular contributor to Hot Press. He has also had work published in The Times (Ireland Edition), The Irish Sun and Film Ireland. He graduated with a BA in English and Film from UCD and an MA in journalism at DCU.

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15 Recommendations for Dublin International Film Festival 2020

Stephen Porzio Jan 26, 2020 0

The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) is returning to the Irish capital from February 26 until March 8. Boasting a packed programme of 110 screenings and some amazing international special guests including Bill Nighy,…

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“How people watch films, who cares? I shoot the same way” | Abel Ferrara on Tommaso

Stephen Porzio Jan 24, 2020 0

Abel Ferrara is a wild man. After all, this is a filmmaker who began his career directing and starring in The Driller Killer, a film about a troubled artist who begins murdering homeless people with a power tool. Just as his debut opens…

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I Know That Face | Mia Goth (with Katie McGrath)

Stephen Porzio Jan 16, 2020 0

On Episode 4 of I Know That Face Andrew and Stephen are joined by their close friend, film blogger and IFI staff member Katie McGrath. The three get Gothic discussing indie film and horror actress Mia Goth. Although only 26, Goth has worked…

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7 Movies and Performances We Love But Were Ignored by the Oscars

Stephen Porzio Jan 13, 2020 0

This year's Oscar nominations were announced today. While there were a few nice surprises (Rian Johnson nabbing an original screenplay nom for Knives Out), as usual some of the HeadStuff film section's personal favourites went unrecognised.…

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Short Comedy Horror The Early House Finds Fresh Blood in Vampire Stories

Stephen Porzio Jan 12, 2020 0

Just when you think you’ve seen every iteration of vampire onscreen, people like filmmaking duo Derek O’Connor and Ian Whelan come along and find fresh life in the horror sub-genre, sinking their teeth into its neck. Their latest…

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HeadStuff Picks | The Best Sci-Fi Movies Of The 2010s: #20-1

Stephen Porzio Jan 11, 2020 0

As the 2010s have wound to a close, HeadStuff gathered the collective minds of our Film section to bring you our picks for the best sci-fi movies of the decade. Below are #20 to #1. 20. Predestination After two solid sci-fi/horrors - Undead…

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HeadStuff Picks | The Best Comedies Of The 2010s: #20-1

Stephen Porzio Jan 7, 2020 0

As the 2010s have wound to a close, HeadStuff gathered the collective minds of our Film section to bring you our picks for the best comedy movies of the decade. Below are #20 to #1. 20. Little Monsters Upon initial viewing of the trailer…

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HeadStuff Picks | The Best Superhero Movies Of The 2010s: #10-1

Stephen Porzio Jan 2, 2020 0

Whether Martin Scorsese likes it or not, the 2010s were the decade where cinemagoers' fascination with superheroes reached an all time high. As such, HeadStuff gathered the collective minds of our Film section to bring you our picks for the…

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I Know That Face | Bob Hoskins

Stephen Porzio Jan 2, 2020 0

On the latest episode of I Know That Face hosts Andrew and Stephen discuss the late Cockney legend Bob Hoskins. An Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Hoskins was well known for his sinister villains and anti-heroes in The Long Good…

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HeadStuff Picks | The Best Movies of 2019: #10-1

Stephen Porzio Dec 31, 2019 0

We are closing in on the top spot for the HeadStuff Film writers’ Best Movies of 2019. If you haven’t caught our picks from #20 to #11 check it out here. Let’s jump back in with our Top Ten. 10. The Irishman It’s rare that a funeral feels…

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