Total Film vs Empire

[whitezombie]

Hi all,

I'm just trying to promote some general discussion/argument about both publications, including, if you like, their respective websites.

Personally, I've always been a TF reader, though my purchases of the magazine are sporadic. I tend to buy it only if something in the magazine interests me (e.g. an article on Horror/Sci-Fi, etc).

I've bought the odd Empire issue, and have put the recent Special Edition - 500 5 Star Movies on my Christmas list.

Also, don't Total Film normally have some kind of Special Edition out around this time of year?

In all honesty, it's been a fair while since I've bought an issue of either, so I can't really compare them directly in terms of the quality of writing/accuracy of reviews, new etc.

[jaykays hat]

I used to buy Empire before Total Film came about and only really buy TF now. I have bought a couple of Empires since but only if it has something of interest to me. I prefer the layout of TF.

[Jeffbiscuits]

I haven't bought empire in years. TF is by far the more enjoyable and easier to read of the two. The main things that put me off empire were
the big film releases a few years ago. When the star wars prequels and the Lotr films came out, they were so far up Lucas and Jackson's arses it was painful to read at times. Since then I've stuck with my TF subscription. I still miss the montage though. That was a good time waster many an afternoon in the pub. The Christmas edition of Radio Times has completely ripped it off though.

[Ancient One]

I subscribe to TF and buy Empire. They both have good and bad points. TF on the whole is better and their web site and of course forum is far better. I actually got banned from the Empire forum so im a bit biased there.
I do think however that TF could do a few more in depth interviews and critiques of older stuff. Something that Empire is good at.
PS the whole we love George lucas thing has gone now.

[Jeffbiscuits]

Originally Posted by Ancient One

PS the whole we love George lucas thing has gone now.

That will never go away for me. It was like the wicker man, except this wicker man had a beard and a dodgy shirt. I can't forgive them for that.

[Colly]

I have never brought Empire magazine! always read Total Film! But I am curious about Empire might have to take a peek at it!! Like the look of the Sc Fi Now magazine going to check it out its got true blood season 3 preview in it!!

[warofthebuttons]

Hello all,

I am new to the forum so stay with me now! I am completing a case study on Total Film magazine and I am particularly interested to see what drives people to pick up Total Film over EMPIRE?

Personally, I pick it TF as EMPIRE always has the feel of advertisement (and it's a tad worthy). What do you guys think?

[LostInMusic100]

I don't mean to start an argument I was just wondering why you guys all buy Total Film? I've only just started buying the film magazines and I was wondering which to buy TF or Empire? Constructive advice would be great

[yid219]

I subscribe to both and find both exciting to read

[danmc]

I subscribe to Total Film Magazine and buy Empire in the shops. And I like them both exactly the same.