Stephen Porzio

The Dublin International Comedy Film Festival kicks off virtually today to give cinephiles and lovers of comedy alike some much needed laughs. Those interested can get a festival pass which includes entry to all films and events at the…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This week Andrew and Stephen are joined by fellow HeadStuff contributor and film blogger Sean Moriarty to talk about the Kiwi King of the Nerds: Karl Urban. An actor with supporting roles in some of the biggest blockbusters of the…

A contemporary take on Bonnie and Clyde, Queen and Slim’s narrative hook is so strong it’s almost incredible how long it’s taken for someone to write a story like this. The film opens with the African Americans Slim (Daniel Kaluuya,…