Sunday, 18th May 2008

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And the Oscar goes to . . .

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Last year, at approximately 3.30am one blustery February morning, I was in a cold sweat, writes our Movie Blogger Carl Jones as he remembers coming so close to his own Oscars glory.

The baffling Baftas

Poster for the movie Atonement, which was partially shot at Stokesay Court

So, Brit flick Atonement was named best picture at the British Academy Film Awards, writes Movie Blogger Carl Jones.

The haves, and the have-nots…

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The Hollywood fashion stores which rely on high profile exposure from the Golden Globes and Oscars aren’t the only ones missing out this year, writes Carl Jones.  

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Vintage year for blockbusters

Under normal circumstances, another overdose of sequels, prequels and remakes would draw a tired groan from jaded cinema audiences, writes movie blogger Carl Jones. But 2008 promises to be rather different.

Movie turkeys and triumphs

Well, the Shropshire Star’s print and website readers have spoken, writes movie blogger Carl Jones. Atonement is officially the county’s favourite film of 2007.

Filming of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Roger Hirson’s 1984 adaptation of Dickens’s ‘A Christmas Carol’, filmed in Shrewsbury, is still thought to be the definitive Christmas film. We take a nostalgic look back at the making of a classic.

Filmed in Shropshire

With its lush countyside and historic towns, Shropshire has proved a popular setting for countless films and television series. Lara Page looks at the county’s diverse screen history.

Most costly film ever - any cop?

When a movie arrives with the “most expensive film ever made” tag on its shoulders, we expect to be blown away by the results.

Vote in our Star film awards

What’s the best film you’ve seen at the cinema this year? For our Movie Blogger Carl Jones, The Bourne Ultimatum has to be the clear winner - it’s the only film he’s awarded a 10/10 rating.

Vaughan refuses to slow down

It’s not long into our interview before I get a brief glimpse of why Shropshire-born actor Peter Vaughan has earned a fearsome reputation, writes movie blogger Carl Jones.