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The Muppets are back to their best with new film

Carl Jones reviews The Muppets, a film has the gang back to doing what they do best – producing good, wholesome, family entertainment for the school half-term holidays.


Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys won’t satisfy appetite for ice alternative

It’s not that I’m a reality TV snob – far from it, in fact. I love Strictly, tolerate X Factor, and manage to find I’m A Celebrity sporadically amusing.


Carnage – Film review

Watch Carl Jones’s video review of Carnage, Roman Polanski’s new film where two sets of parents battle it out after their sons are involved in a fight.


The Descendants – Film review

Carl Jones reviews The Descendants, George Clooney’s new film that could prove to be the role that he is remembered for.


J. Edgar is well acted, but won’t be one to remember

Carl Jones reviews J. Edgar, Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial offering, a film that is not one to linger long in the memory, despite some very strong acting performances.


War Horse – Carl Jones’s film review

Carl Jones reviews Steven Spielberg’s latest film, War Horse, the tale of a young man who enlists to service in WWI after his beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry.


The Iron Lady – Video review

Watch Carl Jones’s video review of The Iron Lady, in which Meryl Streep puts in an Oscar-worthy performance in a film that might have otherwise gone straight to DVD.


Carl Jones’s top five films of 2011

Take a look Carl Jones’s review of his top five films of 2011 – and let us know what you think in our comments section below.


Film review: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Take a look at movie expert Carl Jones’s view of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, the latest big release at our cinemas.


Moneyball – Video review

In the latest edition of The Ticket, film reviewer Carl Jones takes a look at Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt.


No surprise as Downton Abbey heads into series three

ITV confirmed over the weekend that it is to make a third series of Downton Abbey. Was there ever seriously going to be any doubt about it?


In Time – Carl Jones’s video film review

Take a look at Carl Jones’s view of In Time, which sees human life restricted to 25 years – unless they can buy more time.


Crazy, Stupid, Love – Carl Jones review

Carl Jones casts his eye over new film comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love, starring Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.


Fright Night and Apollo 18 reviewed by Carl Jones

Carl Jones takes a look at the big budget remake of Fright Night, with David Tennant stepping in for Roddy McDowall as the vampire hunter and Colin Farrell as the vampire, and Apollos 18. Which is worthy of your hard-earned this weekend?


Blog: Why I’m hoarding the ‘proper’ lightbulbs

The eco-friendly bright sparks at the European Union have had another “lightbulb moment”, notes Carl Jones.


Monty Halls has winning formula

The cash-strapped Irish government must be cheering from the rooftops. Monty Halls, that down-to-earth everyman who women of a certain age can’t help but adore, and who men find themselves grudgingly admiring, has arrived.


Film preview – The Smurfs

Movie expert Carl Jones questions whether The Smurfs deserve a comeback in this week’s edition of The Ticket. He also takes a look at The Rise of the Planet of the Apes.


Mr Popper’s Penguins reviewed by Carl Jones

In this week’s edition of The Ticket, movie expert Carl Jones casts his eye over new family film comedy Mr Popper’s Penguins, starring Jim Carrey.


Captain America – Carl Jones’s film review

Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at Captain America in this week’s edition of The Ticket.


Harry Potter – Carl Jones reviews the final chapter

Movie expert Carl Jones casts his eye over the final instalment in the Harry Potter story in this week’s episode of The Ticket.


The Ticket: Carl Jones reviews Bridesmaids

Movie editor Carl Jones takes a close look at Bridesmaids, the latest release at local cinemas, starring Kristen Wigg, Terry Crews and Jessica St Clair.


X-Men: First Class – Carl Jones’s verdict

In this podcast, film critic Carl Jones gives his verdict on the new X-Men film and looks at the latest new releases.


Film podcast – The Hangover 2

Carl Jones on The Hangover Part 2 and the latest film releases.


‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4 – On Stranger Tides’ reviewed

In this week’s edition of The Ticket, Carl Jones takes a look at Pirates of the Caribbean 4 – On Stranger Tides. Is it a swashbuckling romp, or is it as bad as Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3? Find out here


Carl Jones reviews Attack the Block

Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at this week’s big release at local cinemas – Attack the Block.


Hanna – Carl Jones’s film review

Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at the latest big releases in The Ticket. This week, he reviews the thriller Hanna, with Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett.


Scream 4 – Carl Jones’s verdict

Shropshire Star film reviewer Carl Jones casts his eye over Scream 4, the reboot of the successful horror satire film series.


Rio – Carl Jones’s film review

Movie expert Carl Jones take a look at this week’s big release at the cinemas – Rio.


Blog: Should David Cameron have gone on The One Show?

Blog: David Cameron rated his own life just “six out of ten” when he appeared on BBC’s magazine programme The One Show last night.


Biebermania! – It’s Carl Jones’s film podcast

Carl Jones looks at the latest film releases, including Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never and Simon Pegg’s alien comedy, Paul.

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