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.
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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.
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.
Carl Jones reviews The Descendants, George Clooney’s new film that could prove to be the role that he is remembered for.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take a look at movie expert Carl Jones’s view of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, the latest big release at our cinemas.
In the latest edition of The Ticket, film reviewer Carl Jones takes a look at Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt.
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?
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.
Carl Jones casts his eye over new film comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love, starring Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.
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?
The eco-friendly bright sparks at the European Union have had another “lightbulb moment”, notes Carl Jones.
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.
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.
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.
Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at Captain America in this week’s edition of The Ticket.
Movie expert Carl Jones casts his eye over the final instalment in the Harry Potter story in this week’s episode of The Ticket.
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.
In this podcast, film critic Carl Jones gives his verdict on the new X-Men film and looks at the latest new releases.
Carl Jones on The Hangover Part 2 and the latest film releases.
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
Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at this week’s big release at local cinemas – Attack the Block.
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.
Shropshire Star film reviewer Carl Jones casts his eye over Scream 4, the reboot of the successful horror satire film series.
Movie expert Carl Jones take a look at this week’s big release at the cinemas – Rio.
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.
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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