Great night for Brits as Daniel Day-Lewis makes Oscar history

Oscar glory – Daniel Day-Lewis, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway and Christoph Waltz with their awards

Daniel Day-Lewis wrote his name into Hollywood history books today on a great night for Britain at the Oscars.

Star movie man Carl Jones' Oscar tips could boost air ambulance funds

And the award goes to . . . the Midlands Air Ambulance service.

Boycie starring as 007 for charity Skyfall screening in Shrewsbury

Only Fools and Horses star Boycie, played by John Challis, as James Bond

The name’s Boyce. Terence Boyce. And he's on a mission for charity.

Sci-fi stars to meet their fans in Shropshire at Midlands Comic Con

Left:Bounty hunter Boba Fett in Star Wars. Right: Hannah Spearritt.

Stars from the world of science fiction are coming to Shropshire next month to meet their fans.

Vanishing bees film to be screened at Shrewsbury's Darwin Festival

A documentary about the disappearance of bumblebees from the British countryside will be screened in Shrewsbury as part of the town’s Darwin Festival.

Skyfall fails to get top Oscars nods

Actress Emma Stone and Oscar host Seth MacFarlane present the 85th Academy Awards nominations for Best Actress this afternoon

James Bond was given a licence to thrill Hollywood this afternoon – but critics said they were disappointed to see it missing out on some of the top acting and directing awards.

Shropshire's silver screeners are flocking to the flicks

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a charming coming of old age movie starring Dame Judi Dench and Celia Imrie, brilliantly bridged the cinematic generation divide

It’s not just the literary world which has been enjoying 50 shades of grey in recent months . . . a quiet revolution is also taking place in our cinemas, writes Carl Jones.

Watch Shropshire-based short film Leu Doc here

Leu Doc, the critically acclaimed short film debut from the lens of James Farina from Alveley is online here, writes Carl Jones.

Watch the trailer to Telford-based film It’s A Love Thing

Members of the cast and crew from It’s A Love Thing at its premiere at the Odeon in Telford. Claire Hickman, Hollie Thoupos, Sarah Whitehouse, Peter Overal, Andy Dodd

Several Telford locations were used for a short film which received its premiere at the town's Odeon cinema, writes Carl Jones.

Shrewsbury movie-maker, 20, in shock at Raindance Award win

A 20-year-old film director from Shropshire is still coming to terms with his achievement after his ultra low-budget film took him from shooting scenes in his kitchen to rubbing shoulders with stars of the big screen.

Shrewsbury director nets top film award

A 20-year-old director from Shrewsbury is celebrating after winning a top award for his debut film which he made in Shropshire for just £3,000.

Bridgnorth film maker unveils latest production, Leu Doc

A young film maker from Bridgnorth has earned critical acclaim for his latest production.

00-heaven and hell for Children In Need James Bond marathon

Shropshire Star Assistant Editor, Carl Jones and Bond enthusiast Paul Elliott from Ludlow nearing the end of their James Bond Film marathon at Oakengates

25 films . . . 53 hours . . . seven James Bonds . . . no regrets. That was my weekend, encapsulated in one sentence writes Shropshire Star movie critic Carl Jones.

Twilight ticket rush for Shropshire cinemas

Alice Cole, Bella Kaleta, Alex Jones, Emily Kaleta, Angela Burrows, Janet Cole and Mary Cole enjoy the midnight screening

Twilight fans were flocking to cinemas in Shropshire today – just hours after hundreds turned out for a special midnight screening of the blockbuster.

Film review: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

As The Twilight Saga draws to a curiously bloodless close Carl Jones gives his uninspired verdict on the final instalment of human/vampire/werewolf love triangle.

Argo - Film review

John Goodman, Alan Arkin and Ben Affleck star in the slick film Argo, based on real events in 1979, which is also directed by Affleck

Carl Jones reviews Argo and says that Ben Affleck is back on form with this tension-building thriller.

Letter: Cinema is too expensive these days

Bond takes the classic Aston Martin DB5 out for a spin

We went to watch Skyfall in a comfortable cinema with digital projection, reclining seats and air conditioning that was spot-on; a great film, too.

From Hollywood to Shropshire: Movie star Poncho the parrot retires to pet shop perch

Poncho with Sophie Williams at Becks Pets shop, in Ditherington, Shrewsbury

At 87-years old, she is the veteran of countless Hollywood movies, having shared screen time with the likes of Jim Carrey, Eddie Murphy and Glenn Close - and now she is enjoying a well-earned retirement in Shropshire.