Movie Review: ‘Conan the Barbarian’
Conan the Barbarianis undeniably sensually sumptuous. It’s pure fantasy mash-up nonsense, and yet so visually arresting that flashy form almost makes up for dearth of content.

Mark Jackson
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Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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