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Best and worst of the Noughties

What’s the best film you’ve seen in the past 10 years? And the worst? See if you agree with Carl Jones’ choices

Sherlock Holmes — Carl Jones’s review

Shropshire Star movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at the latest big release to hit our cinemas – Sherlock Holmes.

Carl Jones’s film Christmas Turkeys

Carl Jones looks back on the worst films of 2009. He sat through them so you didn’t have to.

Carl Jones’s film Christmas crackers

Shropshire Star film critic Carl Jones looks back on the best films of 2009.

The Invention of Lying – Carl Jones’s verdict

Shropshire Star film reviewer Carl Jones gives his view on new Ricky Gervais film comedy The Invention of Lying.

Sienna’s new costume drama

Has Sienna Miller got what it takes to make it in Tinseltown? asks Carl Jones

Sir Bobby’s heart shone through

In Sir Bobby Robson’s case, every last tribute and plaudit has been richly earned.

The Damned United

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.

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?