Conan the Barbarian 3D ★☆☆☆☆

It’s officially blockbuster season, and forcible attempting to be this year’s biggest box office success is Conan the Barbarian 3D, swinging and punching its brand of ultra stylized violence into the subconscious of those un-familiar with the rich mythological history which accompanies the film. Conan is a no holds barred, action adventure whose purported brutal approach to entertainment has left many foaming at the mouth in anticipation.

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Empire Big Screen

Empire Magazine’s ambitious efforts to create a glossy and endearingly unique film festival arrived last weekend under the guise of Empire Big Screen. Billed as a live movie event that promised to bring Hollywood to London, hordes of eager cinema patrons flocked enthusiastically towards the capital’s Millennium Dome O2 arena to take part in this celebration of the medium. However, this attempt to recreate the renowned studio showcase of Comic Con was marred with numerous issues, most prominently ticketing problems with both guests and staff unclear as to how the complex allocation of events worked. Yet despite these teething troubles there was plenty for movie fanatics to enjoy.

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