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It may be the priciest pizzeria in town, but Osteria is so much more that it's unfair to compare - great food, great service, & time to enjoy it all in a very nice garden setting (our first time in the enclosed patio room). Appetizers: grilled veg plate, amazing pasta (olive fazzoletti with goat & peperonata), perfect octopus, crab & basil squash blossoms; then a 12" pizza apiece - margherita x2 & a marinara (crushed tomatoes, oregano, garlic). Washed down with a fine Tuscan blend for the ladies and Italian beer for me, it demanded & got a fine finish - outstanding house-made gelati & sorbetos plus one of the best espressos in any restaurant anywhere. Osteria's been outstanding from day 1 and hasn't lost any of its appeal.
We've wanted to go here ever since our daughter started at Temple, and my wife and I were not disappointed. I am an officer in our local bailliage of the Chaine de Rotisseurs (a world wide foodie group), and the dinner/service were the equal of any gastronomic event I have attended. Preparation & presentation were impeccable. Strongly recommend!
Went with a group of ladies... food was fantastic!! Our waitress was quite rude though (to us at least). I don't think we were rowdy and we all got cocktails and several appetizers and entrees. She was not personable and could not help in making recommendations on the menu. I used to work in hospitality... so I'm a firm believer in being friendly and personable to customers.
Loved everything. Food and service were fantastic at both osteria and alla spina. Came to philly to experience both and was not disappointed. Well don
My wife and I came to the restaurant for my birthday and had a great experience. The ambiance was fantastic - Vetri and Co use a variety of rustic colors, wood and exposed brick to make the restaurant feel very warm and inviting. There is also a glass covered patio area. The food was also great - we only tried the margherita pizza but it was delicious. My only criticism there was we felt like it had slightly too little sauce. The wild boat bolognese was the perfect early fall dish. Service was also on point throughout the entire experience. We will absolutely return.
I am a native Philadelphian visiting from Connecticut and always excited to try the great city restaurants. This is a great find! Seasoned waiters who deliver great service, inventive menu (pasta with chicken livers...who would have thought?!), reasonable prices, and wonderful ambience. A terrific evening with family. Can't wait to return and try Vetri's other venues.
Our food was delicious. We had a minor mishap when a waiter spilled something on my husband but the staff handled the problem flawlessly. They went above and beyond to make it up to us. We will certainly be eating here again in the future.
Another great meal at a consistently great restaurant! Not sure how they do it be we always leave feeling like we were treated like royalty. The service always manages to strike the right balance between professionalism and friendliness, and the food is always excellent with just the right balance of new offerings and "old" stand-bys. A fantastic place to return to time and time again, especially for a special occasion.
We were a party of four all of us LOVED our Dinner experience. Was presented beautifully and all was superb. We decided to split all 4 meals with each other. This was a perfect choice because all meals were amazing and we all experienced each choice. The pasta with mushrooms, the baked stuffed shells, the halibut with figs, the peach tart for dessert.... Every morsel was just the best. Inventive and full of flavor.... Can't wait to go back to Osteria in Philly.
I have been coming here for years and have yet to be let down once. Fantastic service. Knowledgable staff. Incredible food. What more could you need? Sure it's a by pricey but compared to other restaurants in its class it is well worth it. Will be returning for my next special occasion!
Great service, food, wines. The place is still noisier than one wants, but I go back anyhow, the rest is so good.
We celebrate our anniversary every year at Osteria and it never disappoints. The food, service and atmosphere are always on point. Favorites are always on the menu, but there's always something new to try.
This was my second visit to Osteria and once again it was outstanding. The service was great and the food was excellent. I was with 3 guests who travel around the US and globally on business. They are no strangers to fine dining around the world and they all said that this was one of the finest restaurants they had visited this year.
I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. We keep coming back because of all the great experiences.
I adore Osteria!! I have never had a meal there that I wasn't blown away by. I wish I could eat their Mortadella pizza every single day!
Service was excellent. Food was excellent and menu had items not on every menu. Some touches just a little over the top. E.g. Waiter describes specials. "Chef has prepared for you..."
Great dinner with great food and drinks!! Love love love Osteria!!
Took a visiting friend out to Osteria this weekend to catch up over some good food and wine. The interior looked rustic, the ambiance was warm and friendly, the wine was wonderful, the food was delicious, and, while not quiet, it wasn't obnoxiously loud either, so we had no problem hearing one another. We both had a fantastic time, and I'd definitely recommend Osteria to others.
The food at Osteria was amazing!! The octopus, parma pizza and pasta aree to die for!
Osteria has a ambitious menu and delicious entrees!! The only thing that we were disappointed with was the noise level. We were celebrating our anniversary and really wanted to be seated in a quiet intimate nook in a romantic setting. I would definitely come back with friends on just a regular week night or weekend and enjoy the enthusiastic loud conversations so much better!!
We live in NYC but always dine here when in Philly (about 7X a year). We love the relaxed ambiance along with the exquisite food and service. Last Friday we spied pizza with sweetbreads on the menu and asked if we could have the sweetbreads solo, as an appetizer. The result was the most remarkable dish we have had to date, anywhere, here or overseas, in this category. Our main course was cooked to perfection and accompanied by the best-ever potato/spinach gratin. And the wine that we washed it all down with, an Abbazia di Novacello, had a rich mineral backbone that paired well with our food. Our seasonally-spiced deserts were not overly rich but extremely satisfying. I'm hungry for my next visit just writing this review.....
After passing by this place for several years, we finally got a recommendation to try it out. I took my husband there for his birthday and I'm sooo happy we tried it out. Not stuffy at all-great atmosphere. Food was cooked perfectly! The mustard greens and potato au gratin was phenomenal! Great service as well. We'll definitely be back. The only reason for the 4 stars is that it's a bit tight inside, but the decor was still good as well.
Osteria was excellent. The Grilled Octopus was as good as I and tasted. The Farfalle special was ok, possibly slightly overcooked and not quite "al dente" as I like it. Service was also very good, attentive and not overbearing. Good presentation of the wine with good aeration. When we asked for fruit, they were able to come up with a simple, as we had requested, fruit plate. A test for any Italian restaurant is the espresso. It was great, good creme, intense, just as it should be.
Osteria opens at 5:00pm and we went to a play. Service was particularly attentive without being overbearing. This is an experiences team. Food choices were interesting and excellent. We had Octopus,pasta with chicken livers and roasted pig. Highly recommended
But was NOT a fan of the $75 truffle pizza. Have had truffles on so many dishes (even around the world) and never believed it would be anything other than amazing. Unfortunately this pizza was not up to par... Not for $75 or even $20 which is the most expensive regular pizza on the menu. Have had truffles in pizza elsewhere and have always been amazing. Thankfully we still were with good friends and had good service, and have had plenty of other good meals here. Will definitely go back... Just never again order a way overpriced entree from Osteria.
The food here was very good, and the restaurant could not have been more accommodating to the the dietary needs of our group (we had some tricky ones), so that is all wonderful. There are some really interesting things on the menu that adventurous eaters will love. I do wish, however, there were a few more "simple" options. I appreciate how skilled Mr. Vetri is as a chef and how knowledgeable about Italian cuisine he is, but it would have been nice to see some classics on here that he could bring his expertise to, like a simple pomodoro or penne arribiata for those who just want the basics done really, really well. Also, the menu needs to explain what some of its listings are more clearly. If you are not a foodie, you need a lot translated.
Very different menu... Everything we ate was delicious.....chocolate flan dessert was the perfect ending to a great meal:)
Lovely restaurant with an excellent staff. Found my self asking our server what many of the ingredients were. The staff was happy to guide us, being first timers. Great comfortable and welcoming restaurant. Tasty food and wonderful preparations on classic dishes.
Great alternative to Vetri's - which is the best food in the city, hands down - but truly expensive. This is the affordable option of the two, with a more lively atmosphere and really wonderful food. Everything was excellent!
We were in the city for an orchestra concert and met our son for lunch at Osteria. It was the first time for all of us. We shared a pizza for our appetizer. It was one of the best we had ever eaten. I had pasta with a chicken liver sauce that was excellent. Both my wife and son had a dish with pasta pillows filled with sausage in a brown butter sauce. Delicious! For dessert our son and I had coffee creme brulle and my wife a pear sorbet and capachino. It was an excellent meal and the service to tops.
Another special dinner at Osteria. Pizzas are great and the desserts are terrific. Love the pistachio gelato!
This is just one of the countless times we have eaten at Osteria. It is ALWAYS AMAZING.
Every dish was creative and out of this world! No hokey or gimmicky food tricks. Service was outstanding as well. A terrific culinary experience. Well worth the price.
The food here is outstanding. This was our second trip, first without the kids. The first time we went I was blown away (as was the rest of our party) and there was absolutely no let down the second time. I hate beets and brussel sprouts, but they are in a vegetable appetizer tray and I couldn't stop eating them. Vegetables aren't supposed to taste this good. For the main I got sea bass that was out of this world. I wish I lived closer to Philadelphia so I go more often.
Every time I come her the meal is amazing. It is not over priced. The food is great. The drinks are great and the service is great. It is one solid restaurant.
We ordered the special antipasto platter, which was $13, and split it between 2 people. Reasonably priced for all the homemade goodies on the platter. It included roasted and marinated seasonal veggies beautifully arranged with a mound of arugula. I ordered the homemade pasta with wild boar ragu ($19). Fantastic and perfectly prepared homemade pasta. He had the special which was a pasta with octopus and chorizo ($19). Everything was wonderful, including the expert service. We had to pass on dessert because we were stuffed, but it all sounded delicious and innovative. I only wish it were BYO!
Always a best of Philadelphia choice. Although it caters to meat eaters and we only eat fish we always find great choices. Sit in the glassed in area outside. It is pretty snd slightly quieter.
Great food. Were able to relax and take our time through the food and dessert with no pressure to leave even though a busy Friday evening, which was appreciated. Attentive but not overbearing service.
I love the warm, cozy atmosphere. The staff is knowledgable and attentive. My husband and I were joined by a couple from out of town and we had a lot of catching up to do. Our server never made us feel rushed. She gave us time to enjoy our wine (fantastic) while we took our time reviewing the menu. The soup du jour was mushroom and I highly recommend it. For entrees we had pork, chicken, rabbit and ravioli. None of us were disappointed. The rabbit is a signature dish and it was very good, but it's not something I would order again. Osteria is a bit pricey, but for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, you won't be disappointed
try something new, won't disappoint! very easy to get to also
Have been here many times. Always the same level of food and service, outstanding. Honestly, have never ordered anything here that is not perfection. Highly recommend.
Overall the experience at Osteria was great. Food was very good and at a great value to comparable area restaurants. Appetizers were great, with the octopus being some of the best I've ever had, and the Anatra pizza was also fantastic. Service was not great, but the food and value makes up for it. Recommended if you've never been!
I have heard so much about Vetri's but it's a special occassion restaurant. When I heard about Osteria I was eager to try it. The food was good, fresh and high quality. But not quite as impressive as I expected. We shared the vegtable anti pasta, very good, but nothing special. The Chianti Gemeli was excellent. My bass was almost too salty to eat. Plan to return to try it again. It may just have been an off night.
First of all, the restaurant smells amazing when you walk in. I was in town from DC on business & made a reservation based on a recommendation. The waiter made excellent food and wine recommendations and was super familiar worth threw specials. We started with duck & foie gras terrine, kale salad, something with squash and grilled octopus. Everything was amazing. The waiter told me the braised rabbit worth creamy polenta and brown butter was 'a lot of little bones but worth it' and he was absolutely right. My friends had the pasta special and pork shank. Dessert was less stellar. I had a fig teary but found the shell too dry. The gelato was delicious however and I'd have that again. We finished with tawny port and coffee drinks. Delicious!
I read several reviews and was a bit hesitant to go, food was in the top tier of places I have been. Service was good, wine was good, it was rather expensive, but for a once in a while special occasion! it was fantastic.
This restaurant offers an unusual selection of courses on its menu. The names may be familiar, but there is frequently a twist to the ingredients and/or preparation.
I wouldn't say we are frequent diners at Osteria but if there is a special event in our lives it's the restaurant we most want to go to celebrate. We traveled to Philadelphia (hour by train for us) to celebrate a recent special event in our lives. Great fresh food, fresh ideas for traditional-type menu items, and great wines you wouldn't find at just any restaurant. Even my very picky partner finds something great on the menu and is happy to try something new. This time he tried the sweet potato and mozzarella pizza as an appetizer - loved it! Suckling pig and potatoes were his entree and I had rabbit with polenta. All delicious! All reasons to come back!
Our server was almost insistent that we order all at once. Even thought the menu is small plates… She wanted to take our bread bowl away early in the meal, and was offering dessert menu before we were certain we had had enough to eat. She had comments throughout the night. Not sure if she thought she was being funny or not. It was not appreciated.
The pork special was succulent! The waitress did an outstanding job pairing wine with the meal. The courses came out in perfect time, well paced.
We dined at Osteria Saturday night for my birthday. We have been there several times already. This restaurant is outstanding. The food and the service is always wonderful. From the first bite of our pizza to the delicious pumpkin glazed doughnuts the night was perfect. We are looking forward to our next meal there already ! Then there is always Pizzeria Vetri, I just have one word....ROTOLO !!!


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"friedreich ataxia"
Safety and Efficacy of EPI-743 in Patients With Friedreich's Ataxia
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified July 2013 by Edison Pharmaceuticals Inc
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First received: November 13, 2012
Last updated: August 1, 2013
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of EPI-743 on visual function and neurologic function in patients with Friedreich's ataxia.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Friedreich's Ataxia |
Drug: Placebo Drug: EPI-743 400 mg Drug: EPI-743 200 mg |
Phase 2 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Safety and Efficacy Study of EPI-743 on Visual Function in Patients With Friedreich's Ataxia |
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Genetics Home Reference related topics:
ataxia neuropathy spectrum
childhood myocerebrohepatopathy spectrum
deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency
Friedreich ataxia
infantile-onset spinocerebellar ataxia
Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome
mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy disease
myoclonic epilepsy myopathy sensory ataxia
spinocerebellar ataxia type 1
spinocerebellar ataxia type 2
spinocerebellar ataxia type 3
spinocerebellar ataxia type 6
MedlinePlus related topics:
Friedreich's Ataxia
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Further study details as provided by Edison Pharmaceuticals Inc:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Visual Function [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Low contrast visual acuity
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Color vision [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Roth 28 hue test
- Neurologic functionFriedreich's ataxia rating scale
- Neuromuscular function [ Designated as safety issue: No ]25-foot walk test
- Neuromuscular function [ Designated as safety issue: No ]9-hole peg test
- Quality of life [ Designated as safety issue: No ]SF-36
- Disease biomarkersBlood biomarker levels
- Cardiac function [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Echocardiogram
- Safety [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Number of adverse events
- Disease improvementPatient Global Improvement Scale
- Visual Function [ Time Frame: Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12 ]Visual field exam
Estimated Enrollment: | 60 |
Study Start Date: | December 2012 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | April 2014 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | March 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo capsules three times daily
Drug: Placebo
Placebo capsules
Active Comparator: EPI-743 400 mg
EPI-743 at a dose of 400 mg three times daily
Drug: EPI-743 400 mg |
Active Comparator: EPI-743 200 mg
EPI-743 at a dose of 200 mg three times daily
Drug: EPI-743 200 mg |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 45 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of genetically confirmed Friedreich's ataxia
- Visual acuity at baseline more than 15 letters on EDTRS at four meters
- FARS score of 20 to 90
- Agreement to use contraception if within reproductive years (see specifics in section D1, page 21)
- Hormone replacement therapy, if used, must remain stable for the duration of the study
- Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures
- Willingness and ability to arrive at study site day prior to evaluations
- Abstention from use of dietary supplements and non-prescribed medications at least 30 days prior to initiation of treatment and for the duration of the study. This would specifically include idebenone, Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E
- Abstention from use of other investigative or non-approved drugs within 30 days of enrollment and for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Allergy to EPI-743 or sesame oil or nuts
- Clinically significant bleeding condition or abnormal PT/PTT INR (INR > two; PTT > two-times normal)
- Liver insufficiency with LFTs greater than three-times upper normal limit at screening
- Renal insufficiency with creatinine > 1.5 at screening
- Fat malabsorption syndromes
- Any other respiratory chain diseases of the mitochondria or inborn errors of metabolism
- Any other ophthalmologic conditions
- History of alcohol or drug abuse
- Clinically significant cardiomyopathy with ejection fraction < 40 percent at screening
- Clinically significant arrhythmia within past two years requiring treatment
- Anticoagulant therapy within 30 days of enrollment.
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01728064
Contact: Matthew B Klein, MD, MS | 650-641-9211 | firstname.lastname@example.com |
Contact: Erin Johnson, BA | 650-641-9212 | firstname.lastname@example.com |
United States, California | |
University of California Los Angeles | Recruiting |
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095 | |
Contact: Maria Casado 310-206-8153 email@example.com | |
Contact: Susan L Perlman, MD firstname.lastname@example.com | |
Principal Investigator: Susan L Perlman, MD | |
United States, Florida | |
University of South Florida | Recruiting |
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612 | |
Contact: Kelly Sullivan, PhD 813-974-5909 firstname.lastname@example.com | |
Contact: Theresa Zesiewicz, MD firstname.lastname@example.com | |
Principal Investigator: Theresa Zesiewicz, MD | |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Recruiting |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104 | |
Contact: Lauren Seyer 267-426-9738 email@example.com | |
Contact: Karlla Brigatti 267-426-9608 email@example.com | |
Principal Investigator: David Lynch, MD, PhD |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Edison Pharmaceuticals Inc
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on December 04, 2013
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Responsible Party: | Edison Pharmaceuticals Inc |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01728064 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | EPI2010-006 |
Study First Received: | November 13, 2012 |
Last Updated: | August 1, 2013 |
Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Keywords provided by Edison Pharmaceuticals Inc:
Friedreich's Ataxia FRDA |
FA EPI-743 Edison |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Friedreich Ataxia Ataxia Dyskinesias Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms Spinocerebellar Degenerations Cerebellar Diseases |
Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Spinal Cord Diseases Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System Neurodegenerative Diseases Genetic Diseases, Inborn Mitochondrial Diseases Metabolic Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on December 04, 2013

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4 ea 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
2 C fresh spinach
2 strips jalapeno or apple wood smoked bacon
2 ea plum tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
1 ea avocado, peeled and sliced
4 ea pita bread or bun of your choice
For Citrus mayo:
1/3 C fat free mayo
2 Tblspn thawed orange juice concentrate
1 tsp lime juice
½ tsp McCormick ground cumin
Dash Tabasco sauce
For the citrus mayo, mix all of the ingredients well, and place in refrigerator to marry and cool.
Season chicken breast with kosher salt and McCormick coarse black pepper, grill over medium high heat or charcoal on your grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until juices run clear. Remove and place on pita bread that has been dressed with citrus mayo, top with tomato slices and avocado.
In a sauté pan while chicken is grilling, cook off the bacon, crisp well but don't burn. Remove bacon from the pan, and add fresh spinach. Let wilt in the bacon grease, for 30 seconds to a minute, remove and top chicken breast with a strip of bacon and wilted spinach.
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Bought it and finished it. All in all not too bad but a bit short for my liking. 11 missions in all. Some exceptional attention to detail in many areas made for a sense of fit and finish. Great voiceovers, cut scenes and interesting story line. Anyone else pick it up yet?
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I don't know if it's out yet in the UK, but I'll likely buy it in the next few weeks, since i aadored the demo and the table-top game.What's online multiplayer like?
I'll be picking it up soon.
I haven't played the multiplayer yet. May not either. Perhaps I'll give it a try though.
Ok, I just played the multiplayer and I must admit, they did a very nice job with it. Worthwhile trying out.
Just got it today, and lovin the attention to detail of the units...biggest prob with the game for me though is I keep wanting to zoom in close to watch the detailed animations...and thus lose track of the battle!
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I love the voice overs when clicking on units and vehicles. Nice touch. Unfortunately, I don't think there's much replayability to the game. I played it through on normal first and now I'm going through it on hard. But, its exactly the same just with more enemies to kill.Multiplayer was interesting........especially when i got my butt kicked repeatedly. What works in single player doesn't work in multiplayer. I used a seize/fortify routine building up turrets every so far to ensure I held the position. Worked weill in single player but got me creamed in multiplayer. People were already (after 1 week) talking about the only way to play multi is to build forces fast and just charge. He who charges fastest wins. Fun for a little while but not for long. The way they did multi was nice I thought, its juist that the game itself doesn't seem to lend itself to creative multiplayer strategies.
And another strategy game succumbs to the rush tactic.***I try to comprehend, but one by one it kills my brain cells...
1. Marine scouts with sniper rifles.2. Servitors dropping down mines.3. No more rush.Admittedly, all my knowledge is based on too many games of C&C generals ( i know, it's not the same), and too many skirmishes on the demo mode 'cause i'm not in possession of a full version of DoW yet.But a rush really isn't such a problem - is it? You can have a chapel-barracks built right off the bat and start pumping out assault marines if you should so choose, and with their jump packs you can rip up whomever comes for you, right?
Yes, and in fact if you don't like rush tactics I'd suggest trying some other game mode than Annihilation. Capture and Hold is a good one to start with if you don't like the Rush. I've found the game to be very deep. Do you have to streamline your build order? Yep. But, each race has it's unique characteristics that benifit a certain approach. Learn those and you'll do fine. For instance, if you go Chaos try to make your peons submit to Forced Labor for a faster build on your structures.
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Downloaded and played...and finished the Demo..it was really cool..i mean the voice over and story line is really good....Details..Details..thats what I see so great here....I can just imagine a MOD for BT Universe...DEtailed Mechs...POwer Armors...Elemetals...Tanks...getting back...Dawn of War is a great and Solid game...Single or Multiplay....Got 8 out of 10 in BBC news game reviews...
"Praise to the Lord my Rock, who traines my hands for battle and my fingers for war."
modability is definitely going to be a factor in the future of this game, and yeah, when I bought it the thought did cross my mind about a BT mod.....
Bought it on Friday, finished the campaign last night. Comments, in no particular order:1. This is a really, really short campaign. You're definitely buying this game in large part for the skirmish game. I was expecting a somewhat better storyline from Relic, but oh well. It didn't make me want to gouge my eyeballs out, at least.2. Great cutscene at the beginning. Worth downloading the demo for that even if you don't want the game. The characters are a little Americanized, though, and aren't nearly as gothic as they were in Space Hulk I, which is a little disappointing. The animations in the in-game cutscene are pretty bad considering the graphical level of detail. They didn't bother to animate people standing back up in the cutscenes, or turning around, and it looks sloppy. Guys duking it out in close combat look really good in the game, but it doesn't look so great in the cutscenes. More detail in the cutscene scripted animations would have gone a long way.3. The scripts governing computer-controlled units ("AI") haven't really improved much since the last RTS game I played, which was probably Starcraft. Getting your guys into cover is a pain, as is maneuvering vehicles around each other.4. I really wish you could give orders when paused, at least in singleplayer. I'm the worst RTS player ever, and I get annoyed when I need to do two things at once but can't. Still too much micromanagement. I know what I want to do, but can't click on crap and hit hotkeys fast enough to do it all in time. I hate that.5. I do like not harvesting gold/lumber/flubber for a change. That's one bit of micromanagement I don't have to worry about, at least.6. Overwatch should stay on even after it's done reinforcing the squad. I don't like that I have to keep checking up on the 8 Terminators I have holding a gap; if the game would just keep reinforcing the squad on, then I wouldn't have to. I want to keep churning out full strength Marine squads with 4 missile launches plus a Sergeant, and it takes entirely too many keypresses to do that. And given that it only works until the squad is at full strength, why do we have "pause overwatch" and "stop overwatch" buttons at all?7. The absence of commands to create and jump to player-set groups hurts. Also desperately needed is a "select all units on screen" button. For that matter, it would probably be best if they just incorporated all of the unit selection keyboard shortcuts from Total Annihilation.8. With the exception of Possessed Marines, the close combat infantry seems to really suck. Is it just me, or do heavy weapons units rip them to pieces even in close combat? The range of close combat jump troops is totally out of control, though. They move from way the hell out of sighting range right into melee, whereupon they get shredded by anything but an unupgraded squad of Marines. I'd rather they 1) made the jump range much shorter; 2) made it so they jumped automatically, without you telling them; 3) made them stronger in close combat.9. The tutorials and manual seem kind of half-assed. Would it kill them to lay out the hard numerical information in a readable format?10. I never thought that Space Marine Dreadnoughts would look good waddling around the battlefield, but these things are actually pretty cool.11. Several units seem useless. Just on the Marine side: Assault Marines, Hellfire Dreadnoughts and Rhinos. Any tips for these guys? Also, I make Apothecaries, but they keep getting shot first, which defeats the point.12. The computer seems to get free spawns at various points in the campaign, which bugs me a lot. Either that or Chaos has some way of teleporting Assault troops around, and popping Horrors out of lava pits.13. The army painter is nice, but I wish there were more options here. Individual body sections (e.g. Crimson Fist or Howling Griffon paint schemes, and helmets). Decals for kneepads. Multiple layouts per army for Squad 1, Squad 2, etc., or for Commanders/ Librarians/ Apothecaries. I wouldn't mind the useless units so much if I could customize their paint schemes a little more, to give the army some character.14. I hope, when Relic releases the editing tools, that it lets you do some significant editing to the game mechanics, and that a lot of the aspects of the packaged game are just designed for playability. For instance, these maps are really small, and you really can't zoom out very far. If that's the presentation they were aiming for, that's fine, but I hope these things aren't hard-coded into the game.15. Twin-linked lascannons seem really weenie, much weaker than the squad missile launcher. I have to check that numerical data in the information pane next time.
in my experience you Can give orders when paused.However, there's quite a bit of lag. it seems like you pretty much have to click and hold the icons, hotkeys seem to work less well. which of course makes issuing those orders when paused more difficult than is convienent. probably to discourage ppl in multi from pausing.
it always seemed to me that the missile launcher while very effective vs. vehicles and buildings kinda sucked vs. infantry of any sort. lascannon seem to be perhaps less efficient vs. buildings but more effective vs. infantry.missile launchers do have the nice knockdown effect, but if you're getting mobbed they don't seem to be all that great.they do do a great job at pinning heros though personally i liked the lascannon predator better, but that's just my uninformed opinion.assault marines are great vs. vehicles/buildings with the melta bombs, but that's pretty much all they have going for them. the jump packs only really give them an advantage on maps with lotsa terrain disconnects, like some of the campaigns maps.hellfire dreads are ok. normal dreads are better for assaulting enemies and destroying buildings (they just work faster) but if you're into just shooting em up, then hellfires are better.close combat troops are potentially lethal. banshees are bit fragile, but seer councils are very lethal particularly once you start handing out the witchblades. assault marines, raptors, and rokkit boyz oddly enough probably shouldn't be counted as close combat specialists :/ which is very strange.i think raptors/assault marines/rokkit boyz are less heavy cav than light cav. which is odd since in theory they are wielding two close combat weapons which gives them more attacks/dice than a standard tac trooper. so they're Supposed to rip up less specialized troops in melee.i recall seeing a method to have a squad auto-reinforce, but don't recall what it was. check the DoW boards.
I used hellfire dreadnoughts exclusively to great success. I did find the assault marines far less effective than I thought they'd be. Those big transports (can't remeber what they're called now) were awesome. I had one of those and 4 hellfires with one servitor reparing and they were unstoppable.
land raider?the one that requires a relic right?twin heavy bolter and 2 sponsons. carries termie squads?for the money i think i'd favor preds and dreads more, but they are intimidating and do have slightly better layouts and damage.i'm begining to think assault marines are more shock troops than CC specialists.i think the only economical use for them may be to jump em in to tie up enemy heavies say a hellfire dreadnought or something. run a heavy weapons tac squad in and then let loose and maybe extract the assault marines if they're too beatup. or better yet for chaos use some raptors to tie em up and then charge in the possessed.hell i find 4 dreadnoughts tend to clean house in general. of course this is generally vs. light opposition. a bunch of assault marines with meltabombs would probably mess up a pure vehicle squad. or use warp spiders with haywires.I'm kinda disappointed with termie squads myself. they're late game, cost a lot, but don't have the ultra nasty durability they do in minitures, although for standard termies the assault cannons are kinda nice. this is seems particularly true of the assault termies esp. since they supposedly have storm shields.
Land Radier.That's it. They are worth the money. They kick a$$. I had one taking on some serious competition and just wouldn't die. Its big enough so that you can hide a servitor behind it (so it doesn't take fire) and let it keep repairing it. Two of those things with some support troops or mechs would be tough to beat.
trust me, it's just b/c opfor didn't pack enough AT weapons.land raiders are very cool, but off on their lonesome even with servitor back up it's vulnerable to meltabomb assault marines or warpspider haywire bombs. warpspiders are potentially worse since i think when they're upgraded for haywire their filament guns get more effective vs. vehicles. (on the upside they die faster compared to assault marines) but in either case 2-4 squads of them will probably really mess up your land raiders.2 land raiders represents 8 units of vehicle support. for the same support levels you can take 4 dreads. i'm pretty sure the dreads would beat the raiders in close combat. the combined lascannon might destroy one of the dreads, but then the other three would probably quickly finish em off. OTOH the req cost is probably lower for the double raiders, also dreads can't transport anything (but does anyone use that ability much?)on to another disappointment. fire prisms. they're pretty cool, but that splash is murder on your own troops esp. if you go heavy melee
The single player missions were too easy and not very interesting. The cut scenes were pure crap. Relic better start focusing on its gameplay and balance, cause their last 3 games all suffered from crappy play balance and bad design decissions. They took the time to make the game look increadible, but didn't create verried and interesting units, basicly took a great engine and licence and shot themselves in the foot.
I thought the campaign was pretty good, and am basically satisfied with my purchase.There is a gigantic difference in difficulty between Normal and Hard, for both the campaign and the skirmishes. Normal is a little too easy, but Hard is way the hell too hard, at least for me (not the world's greatest RTS player).The in-game cutscenes are crap, though.
Easy is better then the insanity that was Homeworld 2.***I try to comprehend, but one by one it kills my brain cells...
Yea, that game was insane. Its one of the few games where I just said "F*** it" and didn't bother to finish.
I finished it, but it was very counterintuitive in that starting the mission with fewer ships made the missions easier. They created an adaptive system for the AI starting forces that was something like 3-to-1. If you went into a mission with the maximum forces, the enemy had that advantage, plus construction vessels, and you couldn't build any more. If you went in with the minimum then you could build up enough to balance your forces with the enemy's.It was a very, very bad choice for "balancing" - the first Homeworld had no balancing factors like that, and I loved it. So did many other people, apparently. I'm not sure why they felt the need to change it.Brian/Perrin42http://www.tro42.comPer ardua ad astra.Through struggle to the stars"I thought it would be nice to lie down and close my eyesIt never occurred to me that I am already asleep"Trapt, Enigma
Actually, hw1 *did* have balancing factors like that - the mission opfor was adaptive to what you brought to the party. I had to do the asteroid-crashing-in-mothership mission with a significant force of my own including over 50 frigates, 20-something destroyers and 8 heavy cruisers.Tough, but I had a massive wall of firepower, so I ddin't mind all that much
Well, it couldn't have been significant. At the end of the first game I'm usually using spheres of Ion Cannon Frigates as anti-fighter forces, and overpowering the enemy pretty handily. Which seems like how it should be. I mean, this isn't Ender's Game.Brian/Perrin42http://www.tro42.comPer ardua ad astra.Through struggle to the stars"I thought it would be nice to lie down and close my eyesIt never occurred to me that I am already asleep"Trapt, Enigma
"This isn't Ender's Game"hahaha
probably the best thing about the unrestricted max force size was that you got the impression you were scavenging everything in sight and were the poor downtrod rebel you were cast as, fighting against an enormous (if a little slow on the uptake) empire.i never really got the sensation that i was in possession of a superior technology artifact as is implied in hw2. after all, even with all the jumps, the enemy always appeared in front with large numbers of ships, often with well prepared ambushes. the sort of concentration exhibited doesn't exactly imply to me that the taidan travelled all that much slower.
I think you got that exactly right.Brian/Perrin42http://www.tro42.comPer ardua ad astra.Through struggle to the stars"I thought it would be nice to lie down and close my eyesIt never occurred to me that I am already asleep"Trapt, Enigma
i thought DoW was perfectly servicable.it's not a total trend setter, but it does a very good job getting the atmosphere right.I think this is more of a case of them shooting themselves int he foot by Taking a strong license.seems to me relic in homeworld was a total suprise, there are clear shortfalls in it but it was mostly mindblowing b/c it was brand spanking new!taking an existing franchise and pushing beyond expectations seems like it's a little difficult for them (right now). given their current history it seems to me that they're very good, but not great. it always seems like they can't Quite fit that extra flip and twist into whatever budget they're on. (of course it feels like sadly bemoaning olympic athletes are 'only human')based on some limited additional experience with the skirmish and multi and can readily believe that the AI ramps things up a lot on harder difficulties.
Just wanted to state for the record, that even though some things coudl be improved in the game, I'm having a GREAT time playing online. Orbital drops to the back of their base is increadible.


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Bob Olley's Col. is dated 2003. I think the others are recent.
Just found that interesting. Also, what is RMI?
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That the CAV UCOR shares the name was a deliberate inside joke - suggesting that Reaper eventually became large and powerful enough to take on the Galaxy.
Many of the initial Chronoscope figures were sent as "spec" work, the artists trying soemthing new. We liked them and bought them, but didn;t felel like they "fit" with DHL or Warlord, so they had to wait while we invented Chronoscope. A few others had been commissioned as prototypes for a 28mm sci-fi game, although we are continuing to develop concepts for that game, we decided that the greens for it would be better suited to Chronoscope until we had more to go on for the sci-fi game.
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There were the two sculpts from Aberant (I think) that are definately Not-Deckard and Not-Rachel. :)
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The expression "common as dirt" wouldn't exist if there weren't an awful lot of dirt in this world. But is there as much as we think -- or even as much as we need? And what's been happening to it? Dirt is the outer layer of the Earth and the place where nearly all the world's vegetation comes to life, but the 20th Century was a bad time for dirt -- the rise of corporate farming practices have led to reliance of fertilizers with negative long-term effects on the soil, while clear-cutting of rainforests and global warming are making it harder to grow the food the world needs, making workable soil an increasingly scarce commodity. Filmmakers Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow offer a witty but incisive look at dirt, what's in it, how it's used and how we must protect it in the documentary Dirt! The Movie. Adapted in part from the book Dirt! The Ecstatic Skin of Earth by William Bryant Logan, Dirt! The Movie received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua
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A pampered Chihuahua accustomed to the living the good life in glamorous Beverly Hills must rein in her heiress instincts and rely on the kindness of strangers in order to find her way back home after becoming hopelessly lost in Mexico. Chloe (voice of Drew Barrymore) is a diamond-clad toy dog who favors traveling in her wealthy owner's purse over frolicking in an open park, and Papi (voice of George Lopez) is the kind of independent pup that she doesn't afford a second glance. When a vacation mishap leaves Chloe stranded in Mexico, the Chihuahua who doesn't speak a lick of Spanish must rely on street-smart German shepherd Delgado (voice of Andy Garcia) to guide her back home before she wanders any further south. Meanwhile, brave Papi races to the border intent on proving his love for Chloe by tracking her down and escorting her home in style. Along the way, Papi is joined by an enthusiastic pack of helpful pooches (voices of Luis Guzman, Plácido Domingo, and Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo) a pair of concerned humans (Piper Perabo and Manolo Cardona), an anxious iguana (voice of Paul Rodriguez), and a crafty rat (voice of Cheech Marin). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation
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Filmmaker Mark Hartley explores Australia's hidden genre in this documentary that casually casts aside "official" film history to celebrate the demented genius of director Brian Trenchard-Smith, and the exciting wave of little-known but supremely entertaining films that entertained adventurous Australian filmgoers throughout the 1970s and '80s. Every film student worth his or her weight in celluloid has seen Breaker Morant and Picnic at Hanging Rock, but what about the lesser-known gems that didn't make the film-school textbooks? In his forward to Tim Lucas' book Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark, director Martin Scorsese states, "We have to keep resisting the idea of official film history, a stately procession of 'important works' that leaves some of the most exciting films and filmmakers tucked away in the shadows." In this documentary, director Hartley explores the films forgotten by "official film history" with the comprehensive eye of a true film buff. As a child watching such films as Snapshot and The Man from Hong Kong, Hartley immediately recognized how wildly disparate they were in tone and execution from the films that comprised Australia's traditional film library. Appearing like American genre films that just happened to be shot in Australia and cast with Australian actors, these so-called "Ozploitation" flicks flourished in the wake of relaxed censorship laws down under. Yet despite constant chatter about the "new wave" of Australian cinema, financially successful films like The Man from Hong Kong and Patrick that were popular both at home and abroad were never mentioned, sneeringly dismissed as "genre" films rather than Australian films. Perhaps in the wake of such successful Australian films as Wolf Creek and Undead -- and looking ahead to such films as the slasher shocker Storm Warning and the eagerly anticipated remake of Long Weekend -- curious filmgoers are finally prepared to discover what they've been missing all these years. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
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Take a fascinating look back at each film in the long-running Halloween franchise started by John Carpenter back in 1978 to see just where the malevolent Michael Myers stands in the blood-soaked annals of horror history as actress P.J. Soles narrates the definitive documentary of the Halloween series. With rare, behind-the-scenes footage; over 80 interviews with such notable contributors as Jamie Lee Curtis, Moustapha Akkad, Debra Hill, Greg Nicotero, John Carl Buechler, Tommy Lee Wallace, Nick Castle, and Carpenter himself; comments and recollections by such well-known fans as Clive Barker, Edgar Wright, and Rob Zombie; and a comprehensive look at each and every film produced under the Halloween banner, this is the documentary to watch for Halloween fans who think they've seen it all. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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The Kid & I
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A washed-up actor finds an unlikely path back to the big screen in this offbeat family comedy. Bill Williams (Tom Arnold) is an actor whose career has gone into a severe tailspin ever since his brief fling with fame -- a supporting role in the Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle True Lies. Sinking into a well of alcohol and depression, Williams unsuccessfully attempts suicide before his agent (Henry Winkler) tells him he's finally found a project for him. Aaron Roman (Eric Gores) is a teenager with cerebral palsy who loves action movies, especially True Lies. Aaron's father, Davis Roman (Joe Mantegna), is a very wealthy man -- so wealthy that, as a present for his son's 18th birthday, he's going to bankroll a professionally shot action movie which will star Aaron. Would Williams be willing to write and co-star in Aaron's birthday movie? Williams isn't so sure this is a great idea, even with a million-dollar payday, until he meets Aaron. Charmed by the kid's pluck and determination, Williams signs on for the world's most expensive home movie. Williams and producer Susan Mandeville (Linda Hamilton) hire Wayne's World director Penelope Spheeris to helm the project, and persuade bikini model Arielle Kebbel to appear as Aaron's love interest, but what started out as strictly a job-for-hire becomes something more as Williams and his fellow cast and crew members get to know their challenged young star. The Kid & I actually was written by co-star Tom Arnold, and Penelope Spheeris directed the film as well as playing herself. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Shaquille O'Neal also appear in cameo roles. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Molly & Roni's Dance Party, Vol. 2: 1950s Sock Hop
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Moli and Roni, known to many as "The Dance Instructors to the Stars," run a dance studio in Los Angeles, CA. On Molly & Roni's Dance Party, Vol. 2: 1950s Sock Hop the dup teach the viewer how to perform the dance steps made famous during the age of Eisenhower and poodle skirts. On-hand to assist with the instruction are actors Jamie Lee Curtis and Adam Baldwin. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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Christmas With the Kranks
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Based on John Grisham's novel Skipping Christmas, Christmas With the Kranks revolves around Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Luther Krank's (Tim Allen) decision to put their normally fanatical enthusiasm for the holidays aside for a tropical cruise. With their daughter in Peru with the Peace Corps, the Kranks believe it just isn't worth it; thus, no presents, Christmas trees, or decorations of any kind will adorn their house to the great consternation of their neighbor Vic (Dan Aykroyd). Just as it looks like Christmas will be successfully skipped, Blair (Julie Gonzalo) throws a major kink into her plans when she suddenly has a change of heart and announces she'll be coming home for Christmas after all. The film ran into troubles early on in production when Ben Affleck's similar sounding bomb Surviving Christmas won the race to the theaters, forcing the filmmakers to depart from the book title in favor of the catchy Kranks one. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
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Freaky Friday
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A high-strung mom and her punky daughter learn what it's like to walk in each other's shoes -- literally -- in Disney's second update of their 1977 teen fantasy comedy. The new-millennium Freaky Friday has disgruntled teen Anna Coleman (Lindsay Lohan) living, sans father, with her uptight therapist-author mom Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and bratty brother Harry (Ryan Malgarini). The angst between the two reaches a fever pitch on the eve of Tess' wedding rehearsal: Anna wants to ditch the proceedings for an all-important band audition, but Tess sees the conflict as a show of resentment toward imminent step-dad Ryan (Mark Harmon). When the whole clan goes out to dinner at their favorite Chinese restaurant, their sage waitress (Lucille Soong) picks up on the tension between the mother and daughter and casts a spell on them via two magic fortune cookies. The next day, Tess and Anna must put up with life in each other's bodies -- until, as the fortune says, they can come to a greater understanding of one another. Freaky Friday was previously remade for TV in 1995 with Shelley Long and Gaby Hoffman in the leads. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
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Halloween: Resurrection
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Masked serial killer Michael Myers makes his seventh appearance in the eighth installment of this long-running slasher series. Although the climax of the previous installment, Halloween: H20, depicted heroine Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) finally finishing off her brother/tormentor, the opening sequence of Halloween: Resurrection reveals that Laurie actually beheaded the wrong guy. Now confined to a mental institution, she quickly falls victim to her brother and longtime foe (played this time out by Brad Loree). Cut to Haddonfield, IL, where a sextet of college students is assembling for the production of an online reality show in which they'll spend the night locked up in the killer's childhood home being filmed by dozens of cameras and broadcast over the Internet. Presided over by fast-talking producer Freddie Harris (Busta Rhymes) and his girlfriend/business partner, Nora Winston (Tyra Banks), the players range from fame-hungry Jen (Katee Sackhoff) and food-obsessed Rudy (Sean Patrick Thomas) to rakish Jim (Luke Kirby) and cerebral Donna (Daisy McCrackin). As these photogenic youngsters hunt for clues about Michael's tortured childhood, engage in on-camera sexual escapades, and discover the phony props planted by Freddie and Nora, Michael arrives to stalk them relentlessly one by one. To complicate matters, Freddie himself is skulking around in a Michael Myers mask hoping to scare up some ratings. As the bodies begin to pile up, thoughtful cast member Sara (Bianca Kajlich) manages to survive thanks to wireless email instructions from high-school dork Myles (Ryan Merriman), but even the latest technology might not be enough to outwit Michael Myers. Halloween: Resurrection was directed by Rick Rosenthal, who previously helmed 1981's Halloween 2. The cast also features Thomas Ian Nicholas of American Pie and Billy Kay of L.I.E. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi
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John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies
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Filmmaker John Carpenter helped redefine the American horror film in 1978 with Halloween, a low-budget thriller which became a major box office success. Since then, Carpenter has devoted his career to bringing a fresh perspective to genre filmmaking, striving to maintain the freedom of an independent while working within the studio system. (Carpenter not only writes and directs his own projects, but often also serves as producer and composer as well.) John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning...The Man and His Movies is a documentary about this two-fisted maverick auteur, which offers a look at the making of such favorites as Escape From New York, The Thing, The Fog, and many more. The documentary includes interviews with Jamie Lee Curtis, Kurt Russell, Adrienne Barbeau, Debra Hill, and other friends and colleagues. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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The Tailor of Panama
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Set amidst the controversy of the handover of the Panama Canal from America to Panama in late 1999, this espionage thriller follows seductive British spy Andrew Osnard (Pierce Brosnan), who has found himself recently banished to Panama. When Osnard stumbles into a tailor shop, he meets Harry Pendel (Geoffrey Rush), a garrulous sort with an unmatched penchant for "fluence" -- that is, fabricating wild tales with real-life details. Osnard threatens to expose his shady past, until Pendel agrees to provide him with information about the political situation in Panama. Pendel's wife Louisa (Jamie Lee Curtis) tries to remain unscathed by her husband's constant follies, which escalate and put him in the midst of international discord, while also threatening the shaky relationship between himself and Osnard, who cannot escape each other's grasp. Based on John le Carré's popular 1996 novel, the film also features Catherine McCormack, David Hayman, and young Daniel Radcliffe, who completed this film before his starring role in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, released later in the year. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi
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Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
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Explore the seductive glamour of celluloid beauty Marlene Dietrich as narrator Jamie Lee Curtis and director J. David Reva pay tribute to the filmmaker's legendary grandmother in a series of rarely seen clips and candid interviews. From her German heritage to her tireless efforts to keep the troops motivated as they took to the front lines during World War II, this look at Dietrich's life shows exactly why the beloved starlet's light burned so bright in her Hollywood heydays. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Rudolph and the Island of Misfit Toys
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This Christmas musical, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys, relates the adventures of everyone's favorite reindeer and his beloved owner, Santa, when they come across an island populated by broken toys. Hollywood heavy-hitters Jamie Lee Curtis, Rick Moranis, and Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss head up the list of performers who contribute their voices to this animated, family friendly film. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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Daddy & Them
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Billy Bob Thornton wrote, directed, and starred in this serio-comic look at the trials (literally and figuratively) of an eccentric Arkansas family. Struggling musician Claude (Thornton) and his wife Ruby (Laura Dern) get the news that Claude's uncle Hazel (Jim Varney) has been accused of murder and is in jail awaiting trial. Claude and Ruby head for the Alabama town where they grew up, and, before long, there's a friendly (and sometimes not-so-friendly) war of words among the factions of the family, including Claude's mother Jewel (Diane Ladd), father O.T. (Andy Griffith), and sister Rose (Kelly Preston). Daddy and Them's supporting cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis and Ben Affleck as a pair of married attorneys, Brenda Blethyn as Hazel's wife Julia, and Jeff Bailey, and John Prine as Claude's brothers. While Daddy and Them was shot in 1999 -- and would have been his first directorial effort after his breakthough hit Sling Blade -- the film stayed in the editing room for several years, and wasn't released until after his third feature, All The Pretty Horses. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Drowning Mona
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Rage, jealousy, murder, and Eastern European automotive engineering combine in this offbeat black comedy. Verplanck, NY, is a small town north of Manhattan that has the dubious distinction of being the Yugo capital of America; the ill-fated import compact was first test-marketed in Verplanck, and nearly everyone in town drives one. So no one finds it unusual when a yellow Yugo is seen floating in the river, though seeing someone trapped inside is out of the ordinary. Verplanck's chief of police, Wyatt Rash (Danny De Vito), discovers that the deceased driver was a prominent local citizen, Mona Dearly (Bette Midler), and the evidence suggests that Mona's death was no accident. But the investigation into Mona's murder is hampered by one rather significant detail: nearly everyone in town hated Mona and wanted her dead. She alienated her son Jeff (Marcus Thomas) and his business partner Bobby (Casey Affleck). Bobby's girlfriend Ellen (Neve Campbell) (who is also Rash's daughter) is convinced that Mona would have tried to drive a wedge into their relationship. Mona's husband Phil (William Fichtner) couldn't stand her and fell into an affair with Rona (Jamie Lee Curtis), the waitress at the local diner. And even Rash's sidekick, Deputy Feege (Peter Dobson), spent too much time on the wrong end of Mona's temper to care that she's dead. Before long, the question is no longer who is a suspect, but who isn't? Drowning Mona was directed by Nick Gomez, who earned positive notices for his independent films New Jersey Drive and Illtown. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Paul McCartney and Friends: The PETA Concert for Party Animals
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This video features the music icon Paul McCartney, with a stellar cast of performers, giving a live benefit concert for PETA. The organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, was the special concern of the former Beatle's deceased wife Linda McCartney. The concert honors her memory while it raises funds for an organization that has been embraced by people around the world. The performers include Ricki Lane, Brian McKnight, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ellen DeGeneres, Chrissie Hynde, Sarah McLachlan, and the B-52's. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
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When the salvage tug Sea Star is caught unprepared in a violent storm, it slowly sinks, and the crew, led by Captain Everton (Donald Sutherland), wander upon another ship for refuge. The ship, apparently deserted, turns out to be a Russian research vessel loaded with high-tech electronics. The Sea Star crew, which includes hot-head Kelly "Kit" Foster (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Steve Baker (William Baldwin), soon find that they are not alone, and they also learn the horrible fate of the original crew. The ship had taken on an energy-based alien life-form capable of constructing bodies out of human tissue as easily as electronic parts. The life-form wants to inhabit the planet earth but first must rid the world of the virus that infects it and could kill it -- man. John Bruno, special effects supervisor on Terminator 2 tries to reinvent the haunted house sub-genre in his directorial debut, much as Ridley Scott did in Alien. ~ Ron Wells, Rovi
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Halloween: H20
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This is the seventh movie in this horror series and a 20th anniversary follow-up to John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), arguably the most influential horror film of the '70s, a film that set the standard of horror for the next two decades and catapulted the career of Jamie Lee Curtis. Newspaper clippings review the murders 20 years earlier by Michael Myers, including one stating that Laurie Strode (Curtis) died in a car accident. Actually, she faked her death to hide from Michael, changed her name, and became headmistress at a Southern California boarding school attended by her son, teen John (Josh Hartnett). On Halloween, with most of the school staff and students away on a Yosemite camping trip, John plans a "romantic" evening with several of his classmates -- his girlfriend, Molly (Michelle Williams); Charlie (Adam Hann-Byrd); and Sarah (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe). Laurie, meanwhile, has her own date with school counselor Will (Adam Arkin); on their date, she reveals some of the secrets of her past life to Will. Meanwhile, masked Michael (Chris Durand) evades security guard Ronny (LL Cool J) -- and the nightmares begin anew. Curtis' mother, Janet Leigh, appears in a cameo role as the school secretary. The music score by John Ottman features orchestral variations on the 1978 score composed by Carpenter. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
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Nicholas' Gift
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In 1994, an American family made international headlines when, during a trip to Italy, their son was shot in the head by bandits. Left brain dead with no hope of recovery, the grieving parents made a great sacrifice and offered Italian surgeons the opportunity to harvest the boy's usable organs for transplant. At first their generous gift is met with controversy, for at that time most Italians had mixed feelings and beliefs about the use of another's organs. The donations are eventually made and thanks to the tragedy of Nicholas Green's death seven seriously ill Italians had new leases on life. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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In this comedy thriller, set in northern California, inept but lovable pot farmers Jack Madsen (Billy Bob Thornton) and Carter (Hank Azaria) work for San Francisco entrepreneur Malcolm Stockman (John Lithgow), who arrives for a visit via copter. As soon as Malcolm steps out, the copter pilot shoots him and takes off, leaving the two aghast along with apprentice Harlan (Ryan Phillippe). Minus a boss, the naive trio deduces no paychecks are forthcoming, so they collect cannabis for a big payoff and head to the nearby town where they meet up with go-between Lucy (Kelly Lynch). However, their explanations of Malcolm's whereabouts and their sudden need to sell some of the crop arouse suspicions, while their lazy days on the dope farm have left them unprepared as businessmen seeking buyers for millions in contraband. They soon find themselves in a shadowy new world of greed, paranoia, and duplicity. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
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Fierce Creatures
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The starring cast of the hit A Fish Called Wanda reunited for this farcical comedy, which star and co-screenwriter John Cleese described as "not a sequel, but an equal." When London's Marwood Zoo is purchased by Octopus, Inc., the multi-national holding company run by New Zealand publishing tycoon Rod McCain (Kevin Kline), the staff is given a firm order: if the zoo is not turning at least a 20% profit soon, it will be shut down. Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis), who was recently hired by McCain to oversee another firm that bit the dust, is assigned to keep a watchful eye over zoo director Rollo Lee (Cleese), who gets the idea that since people seem to enjoy aggressive, violent entertainment at the movies, the zoo should round up and execute all the cute, benign animals and replace them with more vicious specimens to boost attendance. Needless to say, talkative zookeeper Adrian "Bugsy" Malone (Michael Palin) is appalled at this suggestion and attempts to disguise the more timid beasts with fake fangs and daubings of artificial blood. Meanwhile, Rod and his son Vince (also played by Kevin Kline) want the animal displays to be more spectacular, and they hope to boost income by introducing corporate sponsorship with logos pasted on the cages, the staff uniforms, and even the animals themselves. An already complex situation is further tangled by the efforts of Vince, Rod, and Rolo to seduce Willa, whose obsession with the bottom line is compromised by her fondness for the gorillas. Fierce Creatures was originally shot in 1995, but when the original version tested poorly, producers John Cleese and Michael Shamberg opted to reshoot part of the film (most notably the ending), with director Fred Schepisi replacing Robert Young for the revised sequences. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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House Arrest
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Grover Reindorf (Kyle Howard) is a kid with a problem, which is how to keep his parents from divorcing. He hits on a solution that makes sense to him. Why not lock them up in the basement, and keep them there until they reconcile? He and his younger sister Stacey (Amy Sakasitz) agree to do just that, and they successfully lure their parents into the basement and lock them in. When their junior-high-school friends find out what they've done, they decide that their own misbehaving parents need exactly the same treatment. One after another, all are tricked into entering into the Reindorf's basement. Meanwhile, upstairs, the youngsters have a very mild good time, as they can't even bring themselves to swallow the champagne they try. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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The Drew Carey Show: Playing the Unified Field
When Lisa (Katy Selverstone) announces her intention to see other men, Drew (Drew Carey) reciprocrates by dating his hardbitten, hard-living hairstylist Soux (played with unbridled ferocity by Jamie Lee Curtis). This proves to be a big-time blunder, not only because Soux somehow manages to imperil Drew's life and limb at every turn, but also because she becomes close friends with Drew's eternal enemy Mimi (Kathy Kinney). Reuniting with Lisa, Drew tries to figure out a way that he and Lisa can get around the "no dating" rule at their workplace--while Soux's demands on Drew's time become more and more threatening...and potentially lethal! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Heidi Chronicles
Wendy Wasserstein wrote the script for this movie based on her Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Jamie Lee Curtis is effectively cast as Heidi Holland, a woman on the long and often bumpy road of self-discovery from the 1960s to 1990s. The movie follows her path from high-school egghead, to feminist supporter, to intellectual art dealer/mother, and chronicles her ups and downs and revelations. This made-for-television drama was nominated for several Emmy Awards, and earned Tom Hulce a "Best Supporting Actor" Emmy for his co-starring role. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
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The Record-Eagle's picks for the Fall 2012 All-Region prep sports teams are now online. Follow the links below to find out which area athletes made each team:
Prep Sports Roundup: Early goals do in Trojans
Traverse City Central scored three of its four goals on the power play, but an explosive Houghton offense scored eight times in an 8-4 victory over the Trojans on Saturday at the Rick Miller Invitational. (Plus more)
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No. 10 Michigan St. shocks No. 2 Ohio St. 34-24
Connor Cook was determined to shake things up in the Big Ten title game. By the end of the night, the sophomore quarterback's teammates were bouncing up and down right along with him.
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West prevails, Central falls
Traverse City West scored two unanswered goals in the third period Friday to win at Calumet 3-1. Meanwhile at Hancock, the host Bulldogs bolted out to a 3-0 lead and then held off Traverse City Central 6-4.
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Girls Basketball Roundup: Frankfort tops TCSF in Challenge
Guards Pauline Lausten and Shayla Soto led Frankfort to a 42-38 girls basketball win over St. Francis in the Lake Michigan-Northwest Challenge here Friday night. (Plus more)
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The Big Ten championship game already looks like a classic contest.
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Bullough, Sadler earn honors
Michigan State senior linebacker Max Bullough and junior punter Mike Sadler have been named to the Capital One Division I Academic All-America first team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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High school sports scoreboard: 12/06/2013
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TCSF student gets equestrian scholarship from UT-Martin
Reiley Wilson is not unlike most high school athletes who aim to continue competing at the collegiate level.
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Girls Basketball Roundup: Titans drop opener
It wasn't the best of starts for Traverse City West in Thursday's girls basketball season opener against Grand Haven, but the Titans played the Buccaneers even the rest of the way in a 43-31 loss. (Plus more)
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Bob Gwizdz: How old to be a legend?
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Girls Basketball: Grand Haven beats TC West
Traverse City West fell behind early and couldn't recover as Grand Haven defeated the Titans 43-31 tonight.
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Parker Hebden may have "park" in his first name, but he's started the season in high gear.
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When it came down to crunch time on Wednesday night, Traverse City St. Francis did not respond like a young and inexperienced team.
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Prep Sports Roundup: Titans erupt to beat Gaylord
Traverse City West erupted for four goals in the third period Wednesday to beat Gaylord 4-1 in a Big North Conference hockey contest. (Plus more)
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Sports in Brief: 12/05/2013
Krejcik wins goalie award; Hounds add defenseman Schumacher; Farmland 5K set for Saturday.
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Today in Sports: 12/05/2013
What's happening in sports across the region and the country:
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Chemics overpower Trojans
Traverse City Central's girls basketball season tipped off Tuesday with a 69-32 loss to Midland.
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Reports: Tigers close to signing Texas reliever Joe Nathan
Finding a closer was a top concern for the Detroit Tigers this off-season.
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TC Central AD to leave for MHSAA
Cody Inglis called it "an opportunity of a lifetime."
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Girls Basketball Roundup: Frankfort tops Elk Rapids
Frankfort outscored Elk Rapids by 10 in the third quarter to overcome a 29-28 halftime deficit and go on to a 57-40 victory. (Plus more)
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Ski Report: 12/04/2013
Michigan ski report for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013:
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Today in Sports: 12/04/2013
What's happening in sports across the region and the country:
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Young Gladiators reach title game
Traverse City St. Francis tipped off the season with not only a tournament victory, but an unusually early league contest as well.
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Prep Sports Roundup: Early goals do in Trojans