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[Comic Book Review] "The Delinquents" #2 Continues The Crazy Hero Teamup!
"The Delinquents" #2 continues the crazy hero / team-up / hobo treasure hunt train that took off last month with all kinds of wackiness. This series is perfectly titled as these "heroes" literally have to get "pickled into a stupor by breakfast" as to stay on mission. Plus there's The Goat. This series is a whoop with some hoots thrown in for good measure.
WRITTEN BY: James Asmus and Fred Van Lente
ART BY: Kano
PUBLISHER: Valiant Entertainment
RELEASE: 17 September 2014
Reviewed by: Your Friendly Neighborhood Brady
Twitter: @mrbradysteele
The two halves of the hobo ass map (yep, that's a thing here) are slowly coming together as Archer & Armstrong along with Quantum & Woody are drawn towards the same destination: The Bluff House. I don't care if writers James Asmus and Fred Van Lente researched a single thing in this mini-series. The hobo code, the oddities museum, Da Vinci's wings…It doesn't matter in the least. Why? These antics and interactions between all these screw-ups with good intentions are so darn utterly unpredictable and off-the-wall that it's just a pure joy to read.
Kano's art seems unshakable in what he can portray herein. There are bullet train rides, rampaging horny bulls, slaughters, would-be epic battles (if things were not forgeries), monster museums and honest facial expressions. This story is supremely non-super heroic but dang it all if it isn't a treasure to watch unfold.
Fellow readers, we are truly in a golden age of comic book storytelling. I used to compare the wide range of comics out nowadays to how many great TV shows are out there. I'm happy to declare that comics continue to surpass that other medium with examples like The Delinquents #2. It's so utterly unlike anything else I've ever read or seen that it stands all on its own. This creative is proudly showing off what semi-noble folks would do with powers and a treasure map and a pregnant male goat can do or blunder into.
Mondo Unveils Soundtracks For '2001: A Space Odyssey' And 'Shaun Of The Dead'
Mondo has announced that they will be releasing the soundtracks for 2001: A Space Odyssey and Shaun Of The Dead at this year's MondoCon, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday in Austin, TX.
The soundtrack to 2001: A Space Odyssey, composed by Alex North, is apparently a rare treat, with Mondo stating:
Stanley Kubrick's seminal masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey is known for its classical musical cues as much as it is for its vivid imagery. What few people realize is that the cues that are now forever associated with the film were a last minute revision on the part of Kubrick. There is an original score, composed for the film by the late Alex North (Spartacus, A Streetcar Named Desire) that was abandoned during post-production. North did not discover this until the film's premiere screening.
Mondo worked directly with North to release this lost soundtrack for the first time ever. The package design by Jay Shaw, features a glossy Monolithic black, tip-on gatefold, with a holographic foil Interior gatefold, housed in a custom clear plastic slipcase. An online version will be sold in November.
The score for Shaun Of The Dead, composed by Daniel Mudford & Pete Woodhead, is the first time the 2004′s soundtrack will be released on any format.
Mudford states:
We wanted to 'play a straight bat,' as the English say, and treat the film as though it was a sincere and genuinely terrifying scenario.
Director Edgar Wright discusses Mudford and Woodhead's band The Sons Of Silence:
Indeed, many of the doomier, dubbier tracks of from 'The Sons of Silence' would blend in perfectly with my playlist, made up of John Carpenter scores, Goblin rock outs and library tracks from Dawn of The Dead. So even before Dan and Pete were definitely scoring the movie, they were already scoring the movie.
An online version will go live October 7th.
[5 Skull Comic Book Review] "Criminal Macabre: The Third Child" #1 is Monstrously Perfect
He's back! Our loveable monster detective, Cal McDonald. And he's back in a rather demolished state of mind. His physical nature's not doing so well either. "Criminal Macabre: The Third Child" is the newest arc in Steve Niles' long running supernatural detective series that blew itself to pieces last fall with "The Eyes of Frankenstein" arc. "The Third Child" issue #1 wastes absolutely no time going completely bananas. Niles told Bloody Disgusting last year, "It's going to get pretty intense… I've been teasing at Cal losing control. It's one thing to look like a monster, but what happens inside that creates the soul of a monster?" If anyone can answer that question, it's Niles, one of the greatest "monster comic" writers of the last decade.
WRITTEN BY: Steve Niles
ART BY: Christopher Mitten
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
RELEASE: September 17, 2014
Reviewed By Bree Odgen
"CM: The Third Child" picks up right after last fall's arc… and I urge you to go immerse yourself in this world if you've not already, but for the sake of this review, I'll say a few things for those of you unfamiliar with the series. Cal has become everything he has ever hated in life. Namely, some form of a monster that we are unsure of. And after giving up his normality to save his ghoulish friends (friends he'll never admit to caring about), he's going to have to confront his new "normal" head on.
Niles warned that this arc would take a look into the darkness of Cal's past and family life. And he does not delay on that promise. It begins with a vague, yet fairly intuitive flashback with a young Cal, showing us a traumatic event that's implied to have led to his monster hunting, be it monsters of the monster variety or monsters of the human variety. This flashback thread will most likely be a heartbreaking one, but I fully trust Niles to handle it with elegance and care.
Back in the present, Cal is in a deeply dark emotive state and killing monsters in the grisliest of ways. His pals, Adam and Mo are on standby, watching their friend sink lower and lower while the profound level of their love and acceptance makes my heart tighten. Niles doesn't just write great horror; he has perfected a form of dramatic horror with vast heart and a certain amount of wit that serves his Cal storylines so beautifully.
It's clear that Niles has a direct path for this arc and he's not fucking around. Too often, new arcs take at least a full issue to get to the meat, "CM: The Third Child" took a few pages before opening the dialogue on "demon babies" and "monster wars." As always, Cal will maintain an attitude of distance and apathy. But he'll never be able to not care. It's too ingrained in his very nature. He's trying to hold on to the "him" he's always known, but in reality, he's being pulled in opposite directions: the direction to care and fight the good fight while also being pulled in a direction to give himself over to a darker power. In short: he's a fucking disaster.
Meanwhile, all that talk of demon babies and monster wars was no joke. There are gummy little pink demon blobs turning citizens of Los Angeles into violent fiends. They feed off of pain, hatred, and violence. And while they tear up the place, the monsters of LA are coordinating something else. Could be sinister, could be helpful… it's a tantalizing mystery.
The first issue of this arc could not have played out more perfectly had the gods of perfect comics written it themselves. Christopher Mitten was born to illustrate Cal McDonald's world. His art is gritty, loose, hazardous. It feels like the most terrifyingly accurate representation of Niles' mind. There's some deep shit here. Like Niles said, it's going to get intense. This emotional river runs wild and I have a feeling we'll be touching on issues like self-acceptance, addiction, forgiveness, and most importantly, redemption.
Bree Ogden is a literary agent at D4EO Literary Agency, a judge for the Ghastly Awards, and the managing editor of the macabre children's magazine Underneath the Juniper Tree, which she co-founded in 2011 with artist Rebekah Joy Plett. When she's not watching horror films, reading comics, hiding out at the Pacific Science Center, or killing off her bee colonies, she teaches graphic novel scripting at LitReactor.com. Twitter: @breeogden
[Comic Book Review] "Shutter" #6 Proves Intrigue Isn't Everything
"Shutter" stumbles this month and has me incredibly torn. On the one hand it's got a fight scene where someone rides a triceratops and on the other it adds even more uninteresting mysteries. The ambiguity is beginning to wear thin.
WRITTEN BY: Joe Keatinge
ART BY: Leila De Duca
PUBLISHER: Image
RELEASE: September 17, 2014
Reviewed By: Torbin Chimners
Take for example the mystery of Kate's siblings; we're introduced to another one who briefly touches on the fact that there are even more. I'm starting to feel like there's going to be a revolving door of siblings all with incredibly vague motivations that come into conflict with Kate.
I expected we'd have at least a mild grasp of what's going on in Kate's world at this point, but I feel more lost than ever. It's becoming convoluted to the point of insanity. I like these characters (I like them a lot) and they're deeply engaging, but the plot they are being pulled through means almost nothing to me now because every machination of it feels random. We're 6 issues in now and the plot has amounted to Kate learning she's been lied to about having siblings, she meets one and then decides to run away with him to get answers. It feels like we're getting nowhere slowly.
One of my biggest issues this month is the way Ekland and Shaw are treated. They're given a redundant scene that's just there to make sure you really know these are the bad guys, then SPOILER they're killed in the next scene. It's already been thoroughly established that they're bad; Ekland is even introduced massacring a bar full of people. It makes me question the point of them in the first place. They could have been introduced in this issue, had the scene showing they're tough shit so you're worried for Kate and Chris then die and be done with it. What was the point building both of them up in the background of the last 5 issues to have them go out with such a whimper?
While I've got my fair share of concerns when it comes to the plot I have no qualms with the stellar art. Leila Del Duca does nothing but kill it every issue of "Shutter" with some of the most beautiful 2 page spreads ever conceived this book is a visual powerhouse. Long after the story's stopped making sense "Shutter" will be worth it for the art.
Over the last 5 issues I've heard and read about a lot of people becoming frustrated with Shutters continued convolution. I used to be on the opposite side of the fence, embracing its perplexing and quirky plot but now it's pushed me over that fence headfirst. I want to keep enjoying "Shutter" but it's making that one hell of a challenge.
Torbin Chimners AKA Torin Chambers is a rad dude from the nineties who does film stuff or something. Thomas the Tank Engine is his favorite transformer. Find him on Twitter@Vulgar_Rhombus
[5 Skull Comic Book Review] "Translucid" #6 Ends A Damn Good Ride
It's over, it's all over. "Translucid" #6 has comes to a close and it's been a damn good ride. This is a supremely solid and wholly satisfying conclusion to a mini series that's always been a cut above. The finale's not big on concrete answers, but really this was never about answers.
It's always been a character study of the connection between a hero and his villain, an unspoken bond. While archenemies, they also all too often become each other's only true friend. The only person who truly sees the hero for who they are, are their villains.
WRITTEN BY: Claudio Sanchez & Chondra Echert
ART BY: Daniel Bayliss
PUBLISHER: BOOM! Studios
RELEASE: September 17, 2014
Reviewed By Torbin Chimners
Upon my initial read I was actually disappointed by how it all ended, but that's because I was being an idiot. Looking for answers to trivial things and not taking in the grand philosophical machinations at work. I was looking for answers to questions like who The Horse really was; the real answer is it doesn't matter. He's whatever he needs to be.
I gave it a second read without worrying about solid answers and enjoyed it for the tale is was spinning. Going into it with the mindset I was blown apart at the seams. They've been telling this story since the very first issue, there's really no other way it could have gone down and god dammit is it superb.
I've heard "Translucid" described as the ultimate Batman/Joker, hero/villain story that DC/Marvel wouldn't and couldn't ever make. You could make that comparison, but it'd be selling it incredibly short. It's so much more than that; it's entirely its own thing. Standing tall and strong on it's own two legs. No-ones looked at or focused so heavily on the unspoken bond a hero and villain share in the same way as "Translucid."
I've always felt like "Translucid" was operating at an intellectual level above myself. It's an incredibly smart book that conducts itself on a grand operatic scale at times and at other times slows down to sublime moments of self-reflection. It's been refreshing to the core, with a seriously psychologically damaged hero, and a villain who at times seems more capable than the hero. I couldn't be sadder to see it go but I also couldn't be happier with the ride we've shared.
Torbin Chimners AKA Torin Chambers is a rad dude from the nineties who does film stuff or something. Thomas the Tank Engine is his favorite transformer. Find him on Twitter @Vulgar_Rhombus
[Comic Book Review] "Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Bestiary" #2 is Disturbing to its Core!
Gory and disturbing to the core, "Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Bestiary" #2 is a must-read continuation of the horror franchise that made Pinhead a household name. After so many lackluster sequels, "Hellraiser" is back with a worthy installment. In the right hands, "Bestiary" delvers an anthology of shorts that know how to bring in the shocks and scares.
WRITTEN BY: Mark Miller, Ben Meares, Christopher Taylor
ART BY: Jason Shawn Alexander, Amancay Nahuelpan, Carlos Magno
PUBLISHER: Boom! Studios
RELEASE: September 17, 2013
Reviewed By Jorge Solis
"Old Hat To The Devil" delivers a gritty and twisted take on the Robert Johnson legend. A blues musician is given a guitar that looks eerily similar to the Lament Configuration. In "Hellbound Desires," viewers can watch the slaughter of unsuspecting nude, live women on an adult webcam site. In "The Hunted: Part Two," the captured Pinhead finds himself caught in the middle of a gang war.
Though these are separate stories, all three tales take place right after the events from Brandon Seifert and Tom Garcia's "The Dark Watch." Eliot Spencer is back as Pinhead, the Pope of Hell, harvesting human souls for his own sicka musement. In the first installment, I missed Seifert's witty comic relief, but writer Ben Meares brings back the dark humor in "Hellbound Desires." It's a short tale that packs a shocking ironic twist towards the end.
In Christopher Taylor's "Old Hat To The Devil," a blues musician wants to make a deal with Pinhead to see his long-lost love. When Calvin performs the music of the puzzle box on stage, his audience becomes fodder for the Cenobites. Artist Jason Shawn Alexander's watercolors are an impressive sight to see.
In "The Hunted, Part Two," the Meares and co-writer Mark Miller explores topics such as racism and urban crime, which makes the story feel original and fresh. You have a group of hardcore gang members who show no compassion for the "Devil." In extreme close-ups, Carlos Magno captures Pinhead in gut-wrenching pain as the gang members operate on his face with machetes and other blades.
"Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Bestiary" #2 will deliver chilling nightmares to the reader. I can't wait to read the next list of short horror stories.
[Review] 'The Guest': An Exercise In Pitch Black Comedy!
A succinct and accurate definition of nostalgia can be found in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: "pleasure and sadness that is caused by remembering something from the past and wishing that you could experience it again." In order to feel proper nostalgia, you have to mix the bitter with the sweet, or – as Pinhead might say – the pain with the pleasure. The Guest, which is the latest effort from the creative team of Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett, evokes such a feeling. The film hearkens back to low budget efforts from the 70s and 80s, and, while it has its merits – pitch black comedy and strong violence among them – I couldn't help think that I've seen these same themes done better before.
Wingard and Barrett are probably best known in horror circles for the feature film You're Next (2011) and segments in the anthology films V/H/S (2012), V/H/S/2 (2013), and The ABCs of Death (2012), and, like their efforts in these films, The Guest is entertaining but uneven. Part black comedy, part superhero film, part family drama, part suspense thriller, part . . . okay, I think you get my point; The Guest doesn't fit neatly into any genre category. Strangely enough, that's also part of the film's appeal.
Dan Stevens (of Downton Abbey fame) stars as David, a young man who – out of the blue – knocks on the door of the Peterson family's house. The Petersons are grieving for their son, Caleb, who was just killed in Afghanistan, and David, claiming to be a close friend of Caleb's, seems to be just what the family needs in their time of sorrow. With a too-white smile and overt politeness, David first endears himself to the family matriarch (played with dewy-eyed sincerity by Shelia Kelley) and eventually the rest of the Peterson clan: father, Spencer (Leland Orser, who genre fans will recognize as "knife-dick" from Se7en); older teen daughter, Anna (Maika Monroe); and high school freshman son, Luke (Brendan Meyer). Although every member of the Peterson household eventually opens up to David in one way or another, he develops special relationships with Anna and Luke. Unlike their father, who's too busy trying to get ahead at work, David listens when Anna is having a tough time with her drug-dealing boyfriend or when Luke gets made fun of by the jocks at school. In short, David is there for the kids.
David's a good listener, but he's a helluva doer as well. When he picks up Luke from school after a particularly tough day of getting picked on, David asks Luke if he wants to go to the bar and grab a drink – a suggestion that Luke (who's about 15) initially greets with skepticism – at which point David becomes insistent. You can tell that David doesn't want to simply read Luke's tormenters a bedtime story. After the two of them arrive at the bar, David cajoles Luke into telling him which group of kids has been attacking him. Luke does so, and David methodically kicks the crap out of them.
Similarly, David gains the trust of Anna, who has finished high school and works as a waitress at the local diner, but she isn't sure what she wants to do with the rest of her life. One night, after Anna brings David to a party, she and her boyfriend have a fight, and David listens to her troubles. On the car ride home, there is palpable sexual tension between the two, which is further heightened when Anna sees a well-toned and bare-chested David exit the shower. Anna quickly overcomes her infatuation when she starts asking questions about David and getting only vague answers.
The darkly comedic aspects of the film are what work the best, particularly the progressively absurd and violent advice that David gives to Luke and the way that Mr. Peterson "needs a drink" to handle his increasingly stressful day-to-day. The acting is also uniformly good, with Stevens' performance leading the way. David can be a smiling and sympathetic figure one moment and then an implacable, snarling psychopath the next. The main fault with the film lies in the script, which loses its way about halfway through before gaining momentum again in the finale, which takes place in a Halloween-themed high school maze (which is really the only nod to the horror genre in the film).
This fact brings me back to the nostalgia conundrum: the pleasure I got from the film derives from a well-acted and fun little dark comedy/family drama, written and directed with tongue-in-cheek rambunctiousness by Wingard and Barrett. Films that confront serious situations with black humor – think Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove and Full Metal Jacket or Michael Lehmann's Heathers – have to walk a thin line between parody and outright silliness. And there's the rub: the pain of the nostalgic feeling. While watching The Guest, I wanted it to measure up. I wanted it to achieve the lofty goals that it set for itself; however, I also couldn't help but wish that I was watching another movie that had already been done – and done better.
[Comic Book Review] "The Strain: The Night Eternal" #2 Is Breakneck Bleakness At It's Best
A brand new chapter continues, "The Strain: The Night Eternal: #2" brings to life the epic third part of Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan's giant-sized horror novel. The plot moves at breakneck speed delivering one twist after another. If you're enjoying the TV series on FX, then you better get "The Strain" comic right now.
Written By: David Lapham
Art By: Mike Huddleston
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Price: $3.99
Release: September 17, 2014
Reviewed By Jorge Solis
The vampire plague began to spread when Flight 753 mysteriously landed at JFK International Airport. First on the scene, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and Nora Martinez, the disease detectives, were too late to stop the biological threat. The Master, the leader of the vampires has now won, spreading eternal darkness all across the entire globe. After triggering a series of meltdowns, the sun was completely blocked by a nuclear cloud. Eph wants to continue fighting the good fight but his spirit cannot keep going after the loss of his missing son.
David Lapham delivers a somber and bleak narrative where our defeated heroes have split apart. Nora has had enough of Eph and can only see him as a wasted drunk. Even The Master sees his opponent as a laughingstock, wishing he had a worthy adversary. Vasiliy keeps the faith because of what Abraham taught him, but he is just one of the few.
Eph's love interest, Nora, is given more personality in this installment. Just through a conversation on Skype, Lapham has developed her character, who used to be mousy and quiet, to a more verbal and authoritative persona. There is so much resentment in her dialogue towards Eph, as if she blames him for something that happened to her.
In the opening pages, artist Mike Huddleston has given us a vampire apocalypse that is dark, cloudy, and muggy. The moody atmosphere is kept dreary in the panels through the rainstorms. The rain causes all the primary color to fade away, leaving only a gray tone. Almost everyone is drawn in thick shadows. In an impressive wide shot, we see Central Park in ruins.
Eph looks like a homeless bum thanks to his long hair and scruffy beard. Looks can be deceiving though because there is an action hero in him. Huddleston illustrates Eph taking down one of the vamps, driving a sword through its neck. These are the action sequences that makes this comic worthwhile.
If you've been around since the beginning, there's no reason for you not to grab "The Strain: The Night Eternal" #2.With great results, the bleak tone and spirit of the novel has been translated into the comic book medium.
'The Devil Incarnate' Clip Asks For a Reading
Another Rosemary's Baby-esque thriller is giving birth on home video this October.
Bloody Disgusting has a first clip from L. Gustavo Cooper's The Devil Incarnate, on home video October 7 from Image Entertainment.
"The future looks bright for newlyweds Trevor and Holly, but their dreams are about to devolve into a nightmare of unspeakable terror. On a random visit to a tarot reader, they encounter a mysterious old woman who tells them that Holly is pregnant. But soon, their joy is overshadowed by a mounting sense of dread that something sinister lurks within Holly's womb. As the child grows within her, she begins to exhibit increasingly bizarre and violent behavior. Desperate to save his wife and unborn child, Trevor searches for answers and discovers Holly may have fallen prey to an ancient curse spawned by an evil demon with an insatiable lust for blood."
Rod Luzzi, Graci Carli, and Emily Rogers star.
Tell Us Your Worst L.A. Horror Stories and WIN Tickets to the 'Starry Eyes' Premiere!
So now you know all about the Los Angeles premiere of the intense new horror film Starry Eyes (read my SXSW review here), but did you know you can win tickets to that premiere? We have 5 PAIRS to give away. You have to be over 18 to win and you must live in or near Los Angeles. Why? Two reasons. We want you to actually be able to attend… and to win you have to be willing to share your WORST L.A. HORROR STORY. This is a desperate, broken environment that sees even the most steadfast spirits compromise themselves once their will is chipped away as the rotten carrot of their dream is dangled in front of them. We want those stories. You came to this town for a reason… what's the worst thing that's happened to you (or the worst thing you've done) in pursuit of your dream? Email email@example.com with those stories (use STARRY EYES Premiere the subject header). The 5 best entries will get two tickets each.
The premiere is part of Beyond Fest (which has an amazing lineup this year) at the Egyptian Theater (6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) and will take place on Monday, September 29th at 730 PM. You can get tickets HERE.
The Starry Eyes screening will feature a Q&A with writer/directors Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer along with the film's star, Alex Essoe. And, as a special treat, Kölsch and Widmyer will be hosting a screening of Andrzej Zulawski's's Possession immediately afterwards at 10 PM. Check out the teaser for Starry Eyes, along with a Beyond Fest trailer, below.
Get Lost In Nero Di Marte's "Pulsar"
Italian experimental metal band Nero Di Marte have released a stream of "Pulsar", a track from their upcoming sophomore album Derivae, which will be released October 27th via Prosthetic Records.
It's a dynamic track with many peaks and valleys and is gloriously atmospheric. I really recommend giving it a chance below.
In an interview with Invisible Oranges, vocalist Sean Worrel states:
I think what I've fully realized is just to do music for art's sake. I know it sounds like a given, but today so many bands think in terms of "will this give me exposure" or "will this make money" or "will this appeal to more people", maybe unconsciously. These shouldn't be expectations. When I see unknown underground metal bands thinking that way it always begs the question, why are you making music in the first place?
Derivae can be pre-ordered through Prosthetic Records.
[TV] This "Freak Show" Poster Makes Me Uncomfortable
I don't like optical illusions that make people's body parts look unnatural. This shit makes my skin crawl.
I don't even want to look at the new poster for FX's "American Horror Story: Freak Show" that shows a woman's foot in the shape of high heels.
Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Frances Conroy, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Gabourey Sidibe and Evan Peters return. New cast includes Michael Chiklis, Wes Bentley, John Carroll Lynch, Finn Wittrock, Patti LaBelle and the world's smallest living woman, Jyoti Amge.
"American Horror Story: Freak Show" premieres Wednesday, October 8 at 10 PM ET/PT.
Sideshow's Epic 'Godzilla' Maquette
"The world's most famous monster…"
Sideshow Collectibles reveals their massive Godzilla Maquette, based off the 2014 film.
As shown, the King of Monsters towers at 24 inches tall in a dynamic pose. Includes a detailed base featuring destroyed rubble.
It is priced at $799.99, about as large as Godzilla himself. Thankfully, you can install a payment plan.
'American Guinea Pig' Returns In a Bouquet of Guts and Gore (NSFW Trailer)
Some horror fans can't get enough of the gore, and seek out the most brutal of films. Eventually they come across American Guinea Pig, who releases "snuff"-esque indie films that display some of the most astounding – and disgusting- effects work.
They're back with a new series that promises a bouquet of guts and gore, and have thus released the following extremely NSFW trailer.
Directed by Stephen Biro, the synopsis reads as the following.
With FX by Marcus Koch, James VanBebber stars and provides DP work. Rogan Russell Marshall, Scott Gabbey, Eight The Chosen One, Caitlyn Dailey, Ashley Lynn Caputo also star.
Fantômas Resurrected For RockOut Fest
Avant garde metal group Fantômas has been resurrected after nearly six years for a performance at Chile's RockOut Festival. The band, which features Mike Patton (Faith No More), Buzz Osborne (The Melvins), Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer), and Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle), will be performing their 2001 album The Director's Cut in its entirety (according to Blabbermouth). The concert takes place December 6th in Santiago, Chile.
The Director's Cut featured covers of several classic horror and thriller themes, including Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, The Omen, Rosemary's Baby, Cape Fear, and much more.
'7500′ Is Available In Germany, Too…
As we previously reported, Dimension Films' Thanksgiving slasher, Kristy, is already on home video in Germany. Thus, we shared this reader review, which should come accompanying a note that we've heard that TWC-Dimension is recutting the film for its eventual U.S. release.
Now, we've learned that CBS Films' long-gestured J-horror 7500 is also on German video. And word is, it's terrible. I have a buddy ordering both so we can get you some official thoughts here on Bloody, eventually. For now, here's an international trailer and a bunch of new stills.
"True Blood's" Ryan Kwanten and Amy Smart co-star as married couple Brad and Pia Martin, who board Vista Pacific Flight 7500 with their two longtime friends for a trip to Japan. Leslie Bibb is set to play Laura Baxter, a stewardess on the transpacific liner, who is involved in a complicated and secret relationship.
Scout Taylor-Compton, Johnathon Schaech, Jamie Chung, Nicky Whelan, Christian Serratos, Jerry Ferrara and Alex Frost also star.
Screamfest Film Festival Announces 'White Settlers,' 'Fear Clinic' and More!
Screamfest has announced the second round of films packed with chills and thrills to be shown at the 2014 horror film festival.
Screamfest kicks off its 14th annual event in Los Angeles on October 14 through October 23 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres (6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028).
Get your tickets here.
· Cyprian's War (Bulgaria) – Directed by Dobromir Baychev. An excommunicated Eastern Orthodox priest is the only one who can save a possessed young woman. World Premiere
· Dark Was The Night (US) – Directed by Jack Heller. Starring Kevin Durand (The Strain) and Lukas Haas (Inception). A long slumbering evil is awoken in the trees, outside the remote town of Maiden Woods. Isolated and threatened it sets its sites on the townspeople, as Sheriff Paul Shields (Kevin Durand) attempts to overcome the demons of his past, so that he may protect those that he loves. World Premiere
· Fear Clinic (US) – Directed by Robert Green Hall. Starring Robert Englund, Fiona Dourif, Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Thomas Dekker. Five desperate patients return to the "Fear Clinic" when their trauma induced phobias that were caused by the same tragic shooting massacre inexplicably stricken them again. Desperate for answers, Sara (FIONA DOURIF) seeks out Dr. Andover to treat them again with his Fear Chamber — a radical form of exposure therapy that manifests and controls their worst fears in the form of scary hallucinations. But what they encounter is something much more terrifying than their worst fears combined. World Premiere
· Girlhouse (US) – Directed by Trevor Matthews & Jon Knautz. A HALLOWEEN-style slasher for the digital age, GIRLHOUSE follows a beautiful young college student who, needing money for tuition, moves into a house that streams content to an X-rated website. After a deranged fan hacks in to determine the house's location, she finds herself in a terrifying fight for her life. US Premiere
· Preservation (US) –Directed by Christopher Denham Wit, a brainy anesthesiologist, heads out on a hunting trip in a forest preserve with her husband Mike, a hedge fund manager, and his brother Sean, a former marine. But when the brothers are stalked and captured by three local hunters, Wit must unleash her own animal instincts or else end up a trophy. Los Angeles Premiere
· White Settlers (UK) – Directed by Simeon Halligan. Suspense thriller WHITE SETTLERS pitches the modern urbanite dream of starting a simple life in the country against the possibility of a very different and terrifying reality. Set in the borders of Scotland, WHITE SETTLERS takes place over the course of one incredibly tense night and stars Pollyanna McIntosh, internationally renowned for her performance in Sundance horror hit THE WOMAN, Festival favourite LOVE ETERNAL and Irvine Welsh's FILTH. It's Ed and Sarah's first night at their new home, an isolated farmhouse. This should be a new beginning away from their stressful London lives. And at first it is; come sunset they fall in love all over again as they wander in the beautiful Scottish landscape. But as darkness falls, Sarah suspects they're not alone, Ed goes to investigate and quickly, the evening becomes a nightmare. It suddenly dawns on them; they do not belong here. And they're certainly not welcome…. US Premiere
New 'Ghostbusters' Just the Beginning of Massive Franchise Reboot
It's absolutely remarkable the power of a successful film. Marvel has been on an uphill swing over the past few years, with the company hitting an all-time high with Guardians of the Galaxy, a film that's changed the course of movie history. Guardians of the Galaxy is Marvel's biggest film, and also the most unknown of all of their franchises, showing that building a "universe" is the modern approach to franchises and remakes. Universal is doing such with their monsters, Disney is kickstarting the Star Wars franchise, and various other studios are thinking long-term.
Now, Dan Aykroyd has the same ambition for the Ghostbusters franchise, although I don't know how you build a universe around a few central characters – and I don't see how you make a movie from the perspective of Slimer or Stay Puft.
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Speaking in London where he was in town to promote his brand of Crystal Head vodka, the 62-year-old said that had been looking towards some of the bigger franchise models for guidance.
"It's beyond just another sequel, a prequel, another TV show. I'm thinking what does the whole brand mean to Sony?" he said. "What does Pixar and Star Wars mean to Disney? What does Marvel mean to Fox?"
Aykroyd said that the entire Ghostbusters team — "the executives, the creatives, Ivan [Reitman, the director] and myself" — were now looking at the next 10 years. Earlier in year Reitman exited the director's chair for the planned 2015 return, although he is still lined up to produce.
He added that the focus must be "not just another movie or another TV show, but what's the totality of it? The whole mythology from the beginning of their lives, the end of their lives. Ghostbusters at nine years old, Ghostbusters in high school."
Using the Ghostbusters car Ecto as an analogy, Aykroyd said that the entire concept was now sitting in the garage without paint, wheels, a motor or transmission. "It's up on blocks, it needs new electronics, new everything," he said. "That's what we have to do. The whole vehicle of Ghostbusters has to be rebuilt. That's the ambitious thinking that's going on now. Taking on the model of Marvel where we take all of the elements that are in this movie and we put them out there as different ideas."
Aykroyd also added that he thought the idea of a female-led Ghostbusters was a possibility for the third or fourth film. "We need to write it," he said though.
I really love that Marvel has forced studios and execs to "rethink" their franchise plans; it's forced them to go lateral instead of straight forward. And since the studio has been struggling on this Ghostbusters sequel/revamp for years, maybe this is just what the doctor ordered – they're already planning an all-female cast to break the mold.
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Crossways is a traditional Somerset Inn at the foot of the Mendip Hills.There are spectacular views of the surrounding Somerset countryside towards the renowned Glastonbury Tor.
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This hotel is next to Wookey Hole Caves, 2 miles from the medieval town of Wells. It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and free parking.
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This former 15th-century coaching inn offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.
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Set in a stunning location on Wells Cathedral Green, facing the West Front, the Ancient Gatehouse is well-located for exploring Somerset's beautiful historic areas.
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Breakfast and the gardens and park
some furniture was threadbare
We loved the warm, friendly, accommodating atmosphere. The breakfast was amazing, with a brilliant choice!! All the staff were friendly and helpful (and were even able to provide an ipad charger to my boyfriend who had forgotten his). Afternoon tea being provided was also lovely touch. Rooms were very comfortable and spacious too.
I loved seeing the two cats about, but I appreciate if you have an serious allergy to these, this may not be the place for you.
Very comfortable beds Fantastic location - away from it all, yet only a15 minute walk to the centre of arguably the loveliest city in England. NOTHING was too much trouble, we were looked after so well. It is such a different sort of hotel to stay in, with its history, architecture and oldey-worldey charm; although we're not experts in these fields, it added to the sense of away-from-it-all relaxation. Very welcoming and friendly owners AND staff. Superb breakfasts.
Everything. A wonderful house and friendly staff.
Breakfast on the Sunday a little slow but worth the wait.
A wonderful and relaxing Country House, where you are made to feel very welcome.
Really friendly and professional. Very close to city centre. Breakfast was first class.
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Wonderful building (in both architecture and sumptuous decor) with plenty of character, room and places to relax - both inside and around the grounds. If you're staying for a few days you could get away with simply staying at the hotel and be perfectly happy. There are multiple lounges - one with board games and stocked if you want to make yourself a drink - and lots of room to stretch your legs around the grounds. Patio, deck chairs, swimming pool, walled gardens etc. The bedrooms themselves are very well kept and decorated, with great views and quality facilities. The facilities are extensive and kept very well and despite the professional service there's a real family feel to the place. It's definitely a place I would want to keep returning to and it seems some of the other guests have been doing just that! I would certainly tell everyone to book a stay.
Not really a negative for many but there are 2 cats and a dog - all of whom are really lovely but obviously if you're allergic you may find it prohibitve. I went without a car, which put me at a disadvantage as although it is a short and easy walk downhill to town, it isn't as desirable to walk back up again when it's hot or after dark (there's no lighting). Thankfully you could always grab a quick taxi for under £5 if you're in a pinch (although I and other guests simply walked anyway).
The owner was lovely and the sitting rooms were lovely as was the room
The couple next door argued and I could hear them until quite late and again in the morning.
The charming relaxed atmosphere in a most beautiful setting and the honesty bar.
Although our bedroom - the Masterbedroom had excellent plumbing our friend's bathroom shower was less satisfactory
It was the highlight of my trip to see and stay at this neat old house.
Cosy Country house in a perfect spot. Tranquil but close to all attractions.
Everything including the welcome from the dog Oscar. This is truly an outstanding place to stay.
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This place is sheer luxury and an indulgence for all travellers. Wells is a beautiful city and well worth a couple of days and a couple of nights.
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My daughter and I had a very short but comfortable stay. Very comfortable beds and excellent breakfast. We will come again.
Tremendous quality Victorian architecture - high ornate ceilings, wonderful full length windows with shutters, superb fireplaces etc, plus antique furniture, ornaments and paintings - a high quality Victorian family home with all mod cons but a lovely traditional feel, and a charming hostess who really is welcoming you into her home where you are served on the best china with hall marked cutlery, silver sugar bowls and a welcoming slice of home made cake on your arrival!
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Dodgy loo but dealt with.
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First time in my life i have decided to write a review. With my husband we spent there 2 unforgettable nights. It was beginning of our holiday. The hotel is so beautiful, quiet, lovely old style and has spacial soul. Breakfast was very tasty in the big nice dinning room. We met there good people, some of them visiting this hotel for many years. I fall in love in Beryl and hope to come back there again this year. Thanks Holly for her hospitality.
So many things! Gorgeous house ,antiques, beautiful garden. Real silver,china for breakfast. (Delicious,cooked to order. )Kind ,helpful staff,friendly owner. Quiet. Stunning rooms. Feeling at home as if visiting friends...
Excellent breakfast. Falling asleep counting sheeps.
We felt the welcome was just business like. Maybe because many guests checked in at the same time.
absolutely everything!!! faultless in every way----I would like to move in!!!! the breakfast was the best EVER
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A Londonderry firefighter in water rescue gear looked on as workers pulled a car from Beaver Brook Thursday afternoon. The unidentified driver was pulled from the car by a group of bystanders. (APRIL GUILMET/Union Leader Correspondent)
Emergency crews responded to the reports of a motor vehicle crash on Gilcreast Road near Charleston Avenue shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Upon arrival, police and fire officials discovered a black Toyota sedan on its roof and partially under water, with the female victim regaining consciousness on the shore, acting Fire Chief Darren O'Brien said.
Police identified the vehicle's driver as Laurie Donofrio, 43, of Windham.
According to fire officials, the vehicle was traveling toward Route 102 at the time of the crash. The initial investigation indicated that Donofrio suffered a medical issue causing her to lose control of her car, hit a guardrail and flip over the embankment, landing in the middle of the brook.
A witness told fire officials that Donofrio was unresponsive and wasn't breathing after bystanders broke one of the car's windows and pulled her onto the shore.
Another bystander reportedly performed CPR on Donofrio.
"By the time we got here, she was awake and was coughing up water," O'Brien said. "She appeared relatively alert but was somewhat disoriented."
Donofrio reportedly told fire crews her husband had been driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, leading fire officials to promptly put on their wetsuits and begin an extensive search of the surrounding waters.
Soon after, however, it was confirmed that Donofrio's husband, Paul, was safely at work and wasn't involved in the crash.
Donofrio was taken to Parkland Medical Center in Derry where she was being treated for injuries described as not life-threatening.
"Those bystanders were the heroes today," O'Brien said. "If it weren't for their actions, there probably would have been a significantly different outcome."
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Corruption under Mamata government uncontrollable: Former cop
Contending that his relations with successive governments in West Bengal soured because of his inability to bow to "whims" of the political masters, former IPS officer Nazrul Islam Monday hit out at the Mamata Banerjee government saying corruption under it was "uncontrolled".
Islam, who retired as an additional director general of police Feb 28, also launched three of his books - one of which deals with the deprivation suffered by Muslims, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Bengal while the other two political satires are seemingly aimed at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
"My trouble with successive (state) governments has been because I never conceded to their whimsical orders. I always maintained that I was a public servant and not a domestic servant.
"As regards the two governments, the Left Front being politically structured, corruption under it was controlled. But under the present regime, corruption now is uncontrollable," Islam told media during the launch of his books.
Initially close to the Trinamool Congress supremo, Islam gradually drifted away after he alleged irregularities during Banerjee's tenure as the railways minister and drew the government's ire after he wrote books accusing her government of "exploiting and treating Muslims only as vote bank".
Besides one of his books being banned, Islam was also charge-sheeted by the government for violating service rules.
Islam who has been working for the cause of minorities and SCs/STs, also admitted that he was approached by the Aam Aadmi Party to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as its candidate.
"I have vowed to fight for the welfare of minorities, SCs and STs who have been historically deprived. But I am not in a hurry to join any political party," said Islam who said his fight was against the "upper class domination" in administration and government.
Islam also proposes to hold a meeting with expelled Communist Party of India-Marxist legislator Abdul Rezzak Mollah, who has launched a party to fight for the rights of Muslims and SCs/STs.
Islam also said he will soon approach the Supreme Court after the Calcutta High Court recently quashed a Central Administrative Tribunal order which had quashed the appointments of five IPS officers of the state to the rank of director general of police including the existing state police chief G.M.P. Reddy.
The CAT's order had come in a petition filed by Islam in which he had questioned the validity of the promotions of the five officers.
(Posted on 03-03-2014)
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Ovvio Osteria
- Address:
2727G Merrilee Drive
Merrifield, VA 22031Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Ovvio Osteria
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://ovvioosteria.com/
- Phone: 7035732161x
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 10:30am - 9pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Special Events: Planning a private party?
Let us customize your event with a personalized menu and wine pairing. Large or small, we will make a memorable experience for you and your guests!
Getting there
- Cross Street: HALSTEAD SQUARE, 2727 MERRILEE DR. MERRIFIELD, VA 22031
- Public Transit: Dunn Loring Metro - Orange Line
- Parking: Valet
- Parking Details: Halstead Square offers complimentary valet parking TUES-SAT 6pm-11pm. Valet stand is located at the intersection of Halstead Square Rd. and Mias Way. 10pm is the last drop off, 11pm is the last pick up.
A word from Ovvio Osteria
Halstead Square offers complimentary valet parking TUES-SAT 6pm-11pm. Valet stand is located at the intersection of Halstead Square Rd. and Mias Way.Continued
Ovvio Osteria celebrates seasonality and locality in the simplest of fashions. As a neighborhood restaurant, Ovvio offers finely prepared house-made Italian dishes including brick oven pizza and fresh pasta. Ingredients are fresh, local and the food is prepared daily in a casual and vibrant setting. Whether you're looking for a favorite vintage or a new go-to place for a night out, the choice is Ovvio.
Ovvio Osteria celebrates seasonality and locality in the simplest of fashions. As a neighborhood restaurant, Ovvio offers finely prepared house-made Italian dishes including brick oven pizza and fresh pasta. Ingredients are fresh, local and the food is prepared daily in a casual and vibrant setting. Whether you're looking for a favorite vintage or a new go-to place for a night out, the choice is Ovvio.
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Ovvio Osteria reviews from OpenTable diners
89 reviews since June 28, 2014
- Food4.2Service3.9
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (49)fit for foodies (45)great for outdoor dining (27)good for groups (26)great for lunch (25)special occasion (23)romantic (16)notable wine list (14)kid-friendly (7)vibrant bar scene (5)great for brunch (5)hot spot (4)scenic view (2)late-night find (2)Show More
- A Step BackwardUSKDOMVIPDined on 10/23/2014We had not visited Ovvio for five months but were eager to return. We were frankly disappointed; quality seemed to have declined. The luncheon portions were smaller but of more importance, the pastas were not up to Ovvio's previous standards. Mine was served warm and seemed stale. My wife's pasta was far too salty, something that has been the case with this dish previously. On a more positive note, the soup we ordered was superb and the desserts remain first-class. We'll be back but this time hoping we won't go away disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice night outOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 10/18/2014We had a very nice meal. Not a rushed environment. Lovely setting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another enjoyable dinnerthefoodxpertVIPDined on 10/17/2014We started with the baked clams. Delicious but a bit overpriced. 5 clams for $15 seems expensive. The spinach salad and Caesar salad were very good and the wild salmon was also very good. The wine from the Slo Down vineyard was excellent and we will order that again. We will return as this restaurant is always very consistent and enjoyable.Special Features:
- Fabulous menu!LizLobsterLoverVIPDined on 10/3/2014Love the quickie lunch special! Great panini, pasta and risotto!Special Features:
- southernfoodiesVIPDined on 9/29/2014Our meal was as delicious as ever- Sausage and rapini Pizza was crispy and flavorful, pizza special with butternut squash was quite nice, suckling pig was delicious and the beet salad was very good. This restaurant continues to please!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely outdoor lunch spotfamilydinerDined on 9/22/2014I celebrated a friend here with a lovely fall lunch in the sun. It was a bit windy that day but the sun was so gorgeous we could not resist sitting outside. The staff was extremely accommodating to our wishes even though we were the only ones choosing to eat outside. We loved the option of the more petit portions and choices for the quick lunch even though we made it a very leisurely meal. Because we knew we had ordered the smaller portions we splurged and ordered the anti pasta. For the two of us we selected one meat and one cheese and it came beautifully garnished with honey, wholegrain mustard, dates, and a delicious caramelized onion jam. It was divine! The whole experience reminded my well traveled friend of being in Europe.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was outstanding!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/20/2014We met another couple and had dinner at Ovvio Osteria on Saturday night. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. The food was outstanding. The appetizer portions were very small, but tasted great. And the ambiance was elegant yet very comfy. Would definitely eat there again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Go to Clyde'sToughCharacterDined on 9/20/2014This place was terrible. Tom and Cynthia go out to eat all the time. Most places around here are OK. This was awful. Everything. And we let them know. Food was awful. This is Italian? Come on. Tom Heckmann (Alsacian French-Cynthia-Greek.Special Features:
- New ServermckaygirlsVIPDined on 9/19/2014Our server was so polite and very, very friendly but he was really new and had a thick accent and struggled a little with the English language. It did cause a little bit of frustration and delay but overall, he was so nice we were able to overlook it. He just needs more practice.Special Features:
- Love this placeMWViennaVIPDined on 9/19/2014This is our go to place for good nearby food. My last visit was my first time for lunch. I really enjoyed the arugula salad and tiramisu.Special Features:
- Great Lunch specialsOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 9/10/2014We both had the luch specials 2 for $12. Both were very good choices. The Portion sizes were the right size.Special Features:
- good PizzaelZeeDined on 9/9/2014Pizza nice. Good beer selection. Lamb and Fish were enjoyed by our group.Special Features:
- Great Meal!Table4fiveDined on 9/9/2014We will be back - the mussels were fantastic! Thanks!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good for date night!BobertDined on 9/5/2014Tasty and classic pizza, varied appetizers, delightful cocktails.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food but loudCarolleemVIPDined on 9/5/2014Great food. I had the papparadelle bolognese and it was delicious. They make their own pasta at the restaurant as well as the sauce. Our party ordered a variety of dishes which were also good and They had a nice selection of draft beers and wine. Parking can be problematic and I wish I knew about the complimentary valet parking before scouring the area for a space. While our waiter was very good, it seemed as if they were short staffed so service was slower than I expected. Although part of this's as our fault as we wanted to chat over drinks before ordering. The noise level was such that one side of the table could not hear what the other side was saying. We will return for the food is good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- southernfoodiesVIPDined on 9/4/2014We sat outside and had the pizza and salad. The bibb lettuce was sprinkled with dates and gorgonzola, and a nice dressing. The pizza was terrific. as usual, with a thin crisp crust, and the sausage was wonderfully seasoned. Nice beer and wine selection.. We love this place!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- quality Italian, relaxed atmosphereflavorkickDined on 9/1/2014Caesar Salad: straightforward and delicious, crunchy romaine, tangy dressing with a good hint of anchovy Arancini: deep-friend rice balls with mushrooms, like the high-class version of hush puppies with savory goodness, would be a great bar food Braised beef ravioli: reminded me of beef stroganoff, not outstanding but tasty Spaghetti Fra Diavlo: the shrimp were delicious, unique pasta noodles with a flavorful tomato sauce accented by great seafood Service: very attentive and friendly Outdoor seating availability is a plus, wish I got to sit in one of the cushy wingback chairs for dinner all the time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently EnjoyableBClarkeVaDined on 8/29/2014This was probably our 5th or 6th time going to Ovvio. We go there both as pre-show dining when heading to Angelika theater in Mosaic District and when we're just looking for good Italian dining. Continues to deliver good food at reasonable prices. Service good, too.Special Features:
- A gluten free winnerGFinMerrifieldDined on 8/28/2014We love Ovvio! They have really good food, period, and they offer enough gluten free options to keep it interesting for a celiac. Staff is great, wines are great, outside seating is great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- $1 Brunch MimosasDallasDinerDined on 8/24/2014Brunch includes $1 mimosas - oh yeah! Husband had filet & egg. He complemented the chef on cooking a perfect egg, and a filet cooked just right. Would have preferred some potatoes instead of arugula with the meal. Pizza with sausage, mascarpone, burrata and black truffle was tasty and rich. Couldn't really taste the truffle. Crust was crispy and chewy. Tasted even better with my husband's arugula! Restaurant has never been full on any prior visit. Great food, good prices and lunch/happy hour offers.Special Features:
- Great service, tasty foodKinDCVIPDined on 8/21/2014Nice new restaurant. Tasty food, great service, nice decor. Parking is a bit of a challenge.I would recommend this to a friend.
- second visitDCDinerVIPDined on 8/16/2014We had the same experience on both visits. The food is very good though the portions are a bit small. The decor is beautiful - sort of a contemporary bistro feel. But the service, while friendly, is a bit lacking. The servers don't know the menu, and service was erratic despite being only one of a handful of tables each time. I hesitate to criticize the staff because they were very nice, but they need a lot more training. I hate to think of what would happen if it was very busy.Special Features:
- Fabulous outdoor dinnerBobtVIPDined on 8/15/2014Beautiful night to dine outside. Service excellent. Love the special drinks on the menu, especially the pear martini with prosecco. Cheese & sausage plate was perfect - flavorful tastes that everyone really enjoyed. Pizzas here are awesome, including the Bianca & the veggie. Tagliatelle bolognese & ravioli really hit the spot & were perfect with the pizzas we all shared. Will be back again soon!Special Features:
- Simple and good every timecgwinoDined on 8/13/2014I always enjoy my meal at Ovvio. I love that the menu is simple but always changing based on the time of year. Good wine, good service, and a great atmosphere. I will continue to eat here.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It will be great…beejpowersDined on 8/9/2014Ovvio Osteria has an immense amount of potential. But it's falling just short right now. In a 90% empty restaurant, the hostesses didn't know where to sit us when we arrived on time for an early reservation. The wait staff doesn't know the menu like a wait staff should. When asking for a recommendation, the server shouldn't have to come read the menu over your shoulder. The signature cocktails were delicious, though slow to arrive. We always start with a charcuterie and cheese plate. When asking what our choices were, we were directed to two large chalk boards, neither were legible from our seats. The pasta and risotto dishes we ordered were rich, balanced and delicious. But slightly overpriced for the area/quantity. It can be great…soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not impressedLJONDined on 8/8/2014Low/medium budget atmosphere with high end food prices. The food was good but our waiter was not. He left the menu with us the entire meal - they are huge and we had a tiny table. We were seated next to the waiters computer and it felt like the waiters were on top of us. The atmosphere is very much like the Chipolte food chain restaurants.Special Features:
- Great girls night out!!ErinDined on 8/8/2014Went here on a Friday evening for a girls night out. We sat outside and had wine and appetizers and then dessert! Out waiter was great...kept the drinks flowing and never tried to rush us out. We spent three hours there and enjoyed every min of it!!! The food was great!!!! Perfect night. Will definitely be going back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Quality but not great quantitySeniorDinerDined on 8/7/2014Happy hour menu is interesting. The daily special bruschetta was generous, but had a slightly unusual flavor that we couldn't identify but did't really care for. The salami platter presentation was lovely and interesting, but the amount of salami was a bit skimpy. We shared a mushroom pizza - again delicious but not overly large. Service was a bit spotty in the bar area. We would go there again because everything was tasty, but not if we are craving a hearty, filling meal.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Meh.......VoynichDined on 8/4/2014Looking forward to trying a new place with friends, we were a bit put off by the industrial setting and loud noise (from not many people). The food was okay -- arancini were good, but the bruschetta was nothing but tomato with basil on undertoasted (i.e., limp) bread points. Service was good -- sommelier was quick to replace a bad bottle of wine once we pointed it out, but had recommended something quite off the mark to one of the party. All in all, seems much more a convenient place for after-work Merrifield folks than a place to actually seek out for dinner.
- Buonissimo!NyanzasVIPDined on 8/3/2014Convenient to the Dunn-Loring Metro stop, this neighborhood gem provides consistently good Italian food at a good price. The quick lunch special (M-Sat; appetizer and brick-oven pizza) for $12.00 is spectacular! The modern decor and open kitchen concept combine to create an elegant, but warm and welcoming, atmosphere. Grazie mille!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice Italian mealeatsout2muchDined on 8/2/2014Our dinner was enjoyable. More like 3.5 stars. I had the salad with pears ( canned I think) - it was fine. I also had the short rib ravioli which was tasty but had several large lumps of gristle which detracted from the dish. My dinning companion had the caesar salad and pasta with ragu - enjoyed with no complaints. We both had the chocolate desert which was excellent. We enjoyed the dinner and would recommend the restaurant.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was greatYumm10Dined on 8/2/2014We ordered few different entrees , bolognese was great although a bit on the salty side , seafood pasta was good, ravioli with braise beef was great, sausage and margherita pizza was also very good, the calamari and burata cheese appetizer were also very good.Our waiter seems very knowledgeable about the menu. The chef said hello and checked up on us ,he delivered the pizza himself to my little niece,and nice enough to accommodate my sis in laws special request, since she doesn't like spicy food. Overall it was a great experience except for the parking. They have valet parking, it was raining really hard when we got there and the valet guy, I guess did not want to get wet, he told us we can just park ourselves.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No spagehetti HouseGunrunnerDined on 8/1/2014Outstanding Italian. Range of menu excellent. Service outstanding. Waiter was exceptionally well schooled. He enhanced the entire evening with just the right advice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice spot for brunchOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/27/2014Went for brunch on a pretty quiet Sunday around noon. Not too crowded, would have been nicer with a few more people. The food was great, service attentive, $1 mimosas were a nice bonus. Recommend for a brunch that's not heavy on waffles and scrambled eggs. Look forward to going back for dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rocky StartOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/26/2014We got off to a bad start but the service improved as the restaurant got busier. They have great happy hour food specials every day. I am on the fence about whether we will try it again.
- Too Close for ComfortColinjmuDined on 7/25/2014We went to dinner for the first time at Ovvio Osteria on Friday, and though the food was ok, nothing special, we did not appreciate the proximity of the other guests dining around us. It wasn't all that crowded, yet we were placed about one foot apart from customers on either side. I understand the use of limited space in places, but the proximity to others just takes away from the overall experience. We do not plan to go back to the restaurant.
- Great Lunch SpotMariceVIPDined on 7/25/2014I met a friend at Ovvio Osteria for lunch and it was wonderful. The food and service were notable and we were able to have a leisurely lunch without being rushed. The lunch special was very reasonable. I love the space and the Halstead District is fun.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FiveofSixFiveofSixDined on 7/23/2014Seated right away. The wait staff were pleasant, responsive to requests, and available but non-intrusive. We all enjoyed our meals, especially the beef ravioli dish. Never got so noisy that we could not carry on a conversation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ovvio's experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/19/2014Great food in a great package. The only issue I had was that I noticed the restaurant was a little understaffed in my opinion, based on the fact it took a while to get our food. The bartender had to keep running back and forth to check on orders while also tending to the bar guests.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A bit disappointedglutenfreedinerDined on 7/19/2014I read that Ovvio Osteria had gluten free pasta, which for a Celiac is a dream come true. However, when we were giving our orders, we were informed that they did NOT have any gluten free pasta that night.Special Features: