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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 | William H. Macy (with Saul Delmore Philbin Bowman)

Stephen Porzio Mar 26, 2020 0

This week Andrew and Stephen are joined by YouTube soft drinks reviewer and Mystery Men enthusiast Saul Delmore Philbin Bowman to discuss a living legend in the character actor world: William H. Macy. Known best for his work in the 1990s as…

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Bainne | Jack Reynor’s Fantastic Famine Set Ghost Story

Stephen Porzio Mar 19, 2020 1

Appearing in everything from blockbusters to arthouse projects to domestic indies, Jack Reynor is already one of Ireland’s most successful actors. Yet, with his debut short Bainne (‘milk’ for all those not versed as gaeilge), he has proven…

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Podcast Feature | 5 More Fantastic Film Podcasts

Stephen Porzio Mar 16, 2020 0

Last year, HeadStuff recommended five film podcasts for those looking for movie recommendations or to expand their knowledge of cinema. Now, as much of Ireland is on lockdown due to the Coronavirus, here are five more shows for cinephiles…

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VMDIFF 2020 | Sea Fever – A Solid, Surprisingly Timely Irish Riff on Alien

Stephen Porzio Mar 14, 2020 0

Paranoia, people scared they’ll fall deathly sick, the clash between financial profit and common sense – no I’m not describing living through a Coronavirus outbreak but rather Sea Fever, the Irish sci-fi horror from writer-director Neasa…

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I Know That Face | Song Kang-ho

Stephen Porzio Mar 12, 2020 0

Following up on their episode on South Korean cinema, hosts Stephen and Andrew dive into the career of South Korean everyman Song Kang-ho - widely loved in his home nation and abroad for performances in the films of several masters such as…

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International Women’s Day | 10 Fantastic Recent Movies from Female Filmmakers

Stephen Porzio Mar 8, 2020 0

To mark International Women's Day, HeadStuff's Film Writers selected some of their favourite female directed movies from the last two years. Atlantics, Dir Mati Diop Just as you thought no more could be done with the ghost story,…

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5 Recommendations for East Asia Film Festival Ireland 2020

Stephen Porzio Mar 7, 2020 0

East Asia Film Festival Ireland (EAFFI) is returning to the IFI for its fourth edition from March 26 - 29. Although only founded recently, the event has grown to become one of the country's most anticipated film festivals, coinciding with a…

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I Know That Face | Bonus Episode: South Korean Cinema 101

Stephen Porzio Mar 5, 2020 0

South Korean cinema has been having a moment and that moment has been going on since the late 90s. In advance of next week's episode on the country's most popular character actor Song Kang-ho (Parasite, The Host, Secret Sunshine), Stephen…

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VMDIFF 2020 | Broken Law is a Deadly Dublin Set Noir

Stephen Porzio Mar 4, 2020 0

On paper, comparisons could be drawn between Broken Law and Cardboard Gangsters. The films both feature crime, unsavoury types and a bunch of the same cast members. It’s to debut writer-director Paddy Slattery’s great credit though that…

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Film Review | Portrait of a Lady on Fire is Perfection

Stephen Porzio Feb 28, 2020 0

Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a romantic gothic drama that will make viewers hearts sing and break in almost equal measure. It’s the tale of two lovers from different walks of life. They are brought together through a lie yet ultimately…

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