Carl Jones' Movie Blog, page 4


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.


‘Star’ movie in more than name

Last week, I was convinced that Pixar’s animated fun-fest Ratatouille would be the must-see movie for the half term holidays, writes our Movie Blogger Carl Jones. This week, I bring glad tidings . . . it has a rival for the title.


Farewell to classic English rose

It’s somehow ironic that Deborah Kerr is probably best remembered for sharing one of the steamiest love scenes in the history of cinema, writes our Movie Blogger Carl Jones.


A knotty problem for Carrie

Is this what Sarah Jessica Parker calls tying the knot? The Sex and the City star added a rather unusual fashion accessory to her wedding dress during filming of the eagerly awaited movie.


A recipe for cinema success

Pixar’s new movie Ratatouille is a mouthwatering masterpiece as good as anything they’ve done before, says our Movie Blogger Carl Jones.


Tarantino remains a mystery

Every film critic has their favourites, writes our Movie Blogger Carl Jones. But I’ve never been able to “get” Quentin Tarantino’s films.


Glass-fibre gods and film fakery

A recently released blockbuster movie starring Keira Knightley was filmed last year, and the Shropshire location used is throwing its doors open for film fans. Carl Jones takes a sneak peak at Stokesay Court.


Atonement tour is a delight

Movie blogger Carl Jones gets a sneak look around the Shropshire location of the acclaimed Keira Knightley film Atonement.

Atonement tour is a delight

Behind the scenes in Venice

Our Movie Blogger Carl Jones takes a look at the cosseted world of the movie elite at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

Behind the scenes in Venice

County holds cinema secrets

I’ve always been fascinated to see some of the behind-the-scenes tricks which movie makers employ to make their finished products look so spectacular, writes our Movie Blogger Carl Jones.

County holds cinema secrets

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