The eagerly-anticipated film The Damned United opens this weekend, telling the tale of controversial football manager Brian Clough and his brief time at Leeds United during the 1970s.
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Don’t blame Shropshire’s cinema staff
When Oscar-winning films don’t come to Shropshire’s big multiplexes, don’t blame the local cinema staff, says movie blogger Carl Jones
And the winner is . . . not in Shropshire
Did Kate Winslet deserve to win the best actress Oscar? How should we know - since her acclaimed movie The Reader hasn’t been screened in Shropshire. Movie blogger Carl Jones shares his frustration.
The mystery of “missing” Kate Winslet
Has Telford got something against British actress Kate Winslet, asks blogger Carl Jones
Movie review - Slumdog Millionaire
It has been tipped as an early contender for film of the year - but how does our movie critic, Carl Jones, rate Slumdog Millionaire?
Look what’s in store
Happy new year . . . if you’re into werewolves, wizards, and the world’s most famous detective, 2009 is going to be a great year at the cinema, writes Carl Jones.If it’s originality you’re after, however, don’t hold your breath.
In a pickle over Angelina
If Angelina Jolie doesn’t win an Oscar for her performance in new movie Changeling, I’ll go home and pickle my walnuts, writes our Movie Blogger Carl Jones.
Ridley’s thriller a bit of a riddle
Our movie blogger Carl Jones gives his opinion on Body Of Lies, the film from director Ridley Scott, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
Is Carl shaken or stirred by Bond?
His name’s… oh, you know the joke by now. But was Shropshire Star movie critic Carl Jones shaken or stirred by the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace? Watch his exclusive video review here.
Very little solace for some 007 fans
Movie critic Carl Jones was among an elite group of journalists invited to the world premiere of the new Bond film. Here he delivers his verdict.
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