ENTERTAINMENT: EMPIRE Magazine

WHAT: EMPIRE magazine is Britain's numero uno selling, high quality, populist, glossy movie magazine. It was one of my favorite magazines available when I lived in Scandinavia, and continues to cover both mainstream and art house movies, as well as DVDs and video games. It's also expensive to buy in the United States.

WHY: If you're a movie buff, Empire covers it all for you in clever detail. You can find the magazine at Borders, and maybe Barnes & Noble - for around $9.99. Yes, it sounds like a lot for a magazine, but it's jam packed from cover to cover with trivia, buzz, and coverage that you won't find in similar American magazines.

EMPIRE often has themed issues, such as STAR WARS or "Gangster Cinema." Additionally, you'll often find extras such as full-size posters or refrigerator magnets. It's a refreshing look at the entertainment world.

http://www.empireonline.com/

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