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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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I Know That Face | Donald Pleasence

Stephen Porzio Sep 24, 2020 0

Gear up for an eerily pleasant listen as we tackle the career of horror heavyweight Donald Pleasence. In our first of three podcasts on horror icons we examine Pleasence's first forays into horror with an episode of The Twilight Zone and…

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Monsoon is a Quietly Moving Drama About Home and Identity

Stephen Porzio Sep 21, 2020 0

Earlier this year, Netflix released Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee’s heist flick war drama mash-up that saw four US soldiers revisit Vietnam for the first time since the war. While their quest to recover a treasure of gold bars previously presumed…

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Nocturnal | Rising Star Cosmo Jarvis Shines in Gripping Character Study

Stephen Porzio Sep 18, 2020 0

Nocturnal is a film that convinces audiences it is one type of story before pulling the rug out from under them. Beginning in a place that feels dangerous and troubling, the drama quickly shifts into something thematically rich, compelling,…

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I Know That Face | Paul Dano (with James Holohan)

Stephen Porzio Sep 10, 2020 0

This week the guys are joined by book reviewer and Cold Coffee Press founder James Holohan to talk about the intense performances of Paul Dano. Though still young in white male character actor terms, Dano has amassed an incredible body of…

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I Know That Face | Interview with Rob Savage, co-writer and director of Host

Stephen Porzio Aug 27, 2020 0

In this special episode of I Know That Face, co-host Stephen Porzio interviews Rob Savage, co-writer and director of Host - a new horror which is one of the best films of 2020 so far. Now streaming on Shudder, Host was made during Covid…

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Tenet May Not Be the Saviour of Cinema – and That’s Okay

Stephen Porzio Aug 25, 2020 0

Following Mark Conroy's review of Christopher Nolan's Tenet for HeadStuff, co-film editor Stephen Porzio discusses the film's place in the current cinema landscape. Has there ever been more of a burden hoisted upon a film than Tenet? Yes,…

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I Know That Face | Caleb Landry Jones (with Saul Delmore Philbin Bowman)

Stephen Porzio Aug 13, 2020 0

Caleb Landry Jones is one-of-a-kind and not just because he's the first redhead we've covered. Beginning his career with a one line part in the Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men he was one of several young stars to be launched from…

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Unhinged | Russell Crowe As a Maniac Motorist Elevates Middle of the Road Thriller

Stephen Porzio Jul 31, 2020 0

Unhinged is a strange movie. Not so much in its story but rather who stars in it and the context of its release. The film begins with Tom Hunter – played by Russell Crowe, still carrying the weight he put on playing Roger Ailes – a recently…

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I Know That Face | Interview with Paddy Slattery, writer-director of Broken Law

Stephen Porzio Jul 30, 2020 0

In this special episode of I Know That Face, co-host Stephen Porzio interviews Irish writer-director Paddy Slattery. His brilliant debut feature Broken Law - telling the tale of two brothers on both sides of the law - will be playing in…

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EAFFI 2020 | A Girl Missing is a Dark, Gripping Thriller Drama

Stephen Porzio Jul 29, 2020 0

Having quickly grown into one of the country’s most anticipated film festivals, the East Asia Film Festival Ireland (EAFFI) is back for its fourth edition from July 30 until August 4. This time, however, the event is returning with a twist…

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