American Gangster Jan 20, 2008
The Godfather: the criminal with the yearning for ultimate respectability coming up against fate. Or a rumpled policeman like Ritchie Roberts (Russel Crowe). (ABC Online)
Cavaliers don't need OT to net victory over Spurs Jan 18, 2008
"You know it was down to the last shot again for us going into overtime," said James, who scored 27 points in the Cavaliers' 90-88 victory Thursday night. "It was big to see the ball not go in with no time on the clock. Big win.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Tulsa Lose Wild One In OT Against Tulane, 67-65 Jan 17, 2008
went for the last shot but lost control of the ball. Uzoh finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while had 12 points and seven rebounds. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Spectacular McDade Jan 17, 2008
The last shot of the game, I heard the whistle blow and I jumped at it. I thought they called the foul, but luckily they didn t.. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Sundance '08: Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Page, Mischa Barton Flicks Have Us Amped Jan 16, 2008
What We Fear: It also sounds like it could be a cross between "The Last Shot" and Keanu Reeves' "Much Ado About Nothing." And it's hard to forget that Coogan's career has stumbled badly with Stateside clunkers like "Around the World in 80 Days.". Who'll Be at Sundance: Coogan, Poehler, Shue, Keener, David Arquette and Melonie Diaz. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cancer comedy "Bucket List" rules movie box office Jan 14, 2008
It was written by Justin Zackham, a struggling screenwriter who was on the verge of quitting the business until he decided to give it one last shot with a story about two feisty men who each draw up a to-do list before they "kick the bucket.". Share. (Reuters)
'Star Trek,' 'Incredible Hulk' Among Our Most Anticipated Re-Imaginings: '08 Movie Preview Jan 10, 2008
You can make that call, but this much is certain: "Hulk" is too important a character for Marvel to let slip into Daredevil-like hibernation, and this big-budget release might be its last shot at turning Bruce Banner into an incredible franchise. 4. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Instant Analysis: Tigers vs UMKC Jan 9, 2008
UMKC refuses to play for the last shot and throws it away. Keon Lawrence fouled on his way to the hoop. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Drink eggnog and enjoy if arenas flogs his blog Dec 25, 2007
Hubie Brown, who'll work that Cavs-Heat game, obliged the Atlanta Journal Constitution with his list of the five players he'd want to take the last shot in a big game if he were still working the sideline, and why. 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Denzel Washington presents a dilemma Dec 24, 2007
" These men are a little renegade but heroes all the same. In the eyes of the filmmakers, Frank Lucas is a hero, too.Washington plays this drug lord the way he plays his cops. Never mind that that's actually Russell Crowe's job. In "American Gangster" Washington is the smartest, sanest, most seductive man in the room - he's Denzel Washington. Crowe operates with a dulled self-pity that puts a tarnish on the movie's righteousness. Washington can't put a tarnish on anything. He polishes every... (Boston Globe)
Dirk Nowitzki scores final 8 to let Mavs hold off Suns Dec 21, 2007
That might explain why he had only three points in the period and why his last shot came up so short after making a move on Josh Howard to clear some room. "I got a good look at it," Nash said. (FOX 11, AZ)
What's the best game of 2007? You tell us! Dec 19, 2007
But if not, here's your last shot to do so: Voting for individual categories ends Wednesday, Dec. 19. 2007 MSNBC Interactive. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Greg Cote's blog | DOLPHINS WIN! DOLPHINS WIN! Dec 17, 2007
I think this is the last shot at a win this season ... I think this is the last shot at a win this season. (The Miami Herald)
Naughty or nice Dec 15, 2007
Then the last shot I let it sit and as soon as I walked in she goes, either you drink it or I will no need in letting it stew. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Francis Ford Coppola Explains Why There Is No 'Godfather IV' Dec 14, 2007
" Coppola: I never thought making a second "Godfather" made sense to me. ... I thought the end of the first "Godfather" film was the end of it. Michael has become what he's become. He's paid a terrible price for it, and that's the point. The last shot of closing his wife out was the end. So when they wanted a second "Godfather," it was just to make money. ... It was the beginning of this franchise mentality, so I resisted it. ... But I was working on an original idea of ... telling a story of a... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Nicholson, Freeman bond over 'Bucket' Dec 13, 2007
After the last shot, Freeman told Nicholson, "This has been a dream come true," recalls Reiner. Before the last shot, "Jack had said, 'We're not hugging.' But Morgan is a hugger. After the last shot, Morgan gave him a great bear hug.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Blazers win 117-113 in OT over Bucks Dec 11, 2007
"I just wanted that last shot," he said. "When you're out on the road, you don't want to give them any time. I've shot that shot 100 times in my head and in the gym.". (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
A Brit outlook Dec 8, 2007
That last shot is one continuous moment that is simply heartbreaking. Many actors would have tried to make it very emotional. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
An ear for hits (or so they pretend) Nov 30, 2007
The last shot is even devastatingly worried, leaving you with hope that Zobel and Smith will only get better as filmmakers. They've a made a unique movie about work and stardom. (Boston Globe)
The kind of game we've been waiting for Nov 24, 2007
It has been almost three hours since I last shot someone. This is a Mature-rated video game Mass Effect, from Canadian studio Bioware so this peaceful period full of interstellar diplomacy must be approaching a record. (Globe and Mail)
Faceoffs key for Zigomanis Nov 22, 2007
As for blocking shots, one of his key moments this season came in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Kings when he stopped the game's last shot with his skate. Quick on his feet. (AZCentral -- Sports)
You shouldn't have! Nov 21, 2007
If he tried you, even simpler, he wanted that last shot of freedom. By Mo (now known as Moeisha). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Federer dominates Ferrer to win fourth Masters Cup Nov 18, 2007
Ferrer got one last shot with three break points as Federer served at 1-1 in the third set, but couldn't convert. Federer then broke him the next game on a forehand passing shot on the run. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Surprises to the last shot Nov 18, 2007
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer. Sunday, November 18, 2007. (The Palm Beach Post)
Football hosts Wagner in season finale on Saturday Nov 16, 2007
So far this season, JU has been able to put two wins together but have one last shot this week. "We've been looking for consistency all season and we've had a good week of practice leading up to this game," said JU head coach. (Judolphins.com)
Ho Ho Horrible! Fred Claus: Another Failed Christmas Movie Nov 14, 2007
He is successful, up until he needs $50,000 to start his last shot at a fruitful business. Santa makes an agreement with his brother: if Fred comes up to the North Pole to visit for a few days, old St. Nick will front the cash for Freds endeavor. (Recorder)
Mickey Rourke wires 'Wrestler' Nov 12, 2007
Rourke will play Randy "The Ram" Robinson," a role that Nicolas Cage had reportedly been set to play. There was no word Sunday as to why he had left the project.Aronofsky and Robert Siegel wrote the script for "The Wrestler," about an over-the-hill grappler who returns to the ring for one last shot at glory.Rourke, who once took time away from his screen career to become a boxer, has been enjoying a film resurgence that began with "Man on Fire" and "Sin City. " He wrapped the John... (Variety)
The Awe twins Nov 10, 2007
Indeed it is hard to recall any Australian batsmen choosing the wrong stroke apart from Phil Jaques, whose last shot had little to commend it. Yet Clarke's work off the front foot was the highlight of his innings. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Sleepier by design Nov 10, 2007
The Devils, like Rocky, have an older coach/manager looking for the one last shot at a title. Erickson is obviously a little cleaner cut then Burgess Meredith's Mickey, but his message isn't much different. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dear diary ... Oct 20, 2007
It's just a small scene and the last shot is an insert of the newspaper he's reading. "You don't need me for that," says Clarke, "use Lloyd" (the stand-in). (Guardian Unlimited)
Gone Baby Gone **1/2 Oct 19, 2007
They're all designed to bring him to his second moral impasse, and eventually to that potent last shot. Problem is, I have a dilemma of my own: How to discuss the ending without spoiling it. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'The Final Season' pitches virtues of small-town America Oct 18, 2007
But at least they're given one last shot at glory. The kids are solid, even if they are given few chances to stand out in the film. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Cassell willing, but is he able? Oct 15, 2007
" Dunleavy has liked how all three point guards are playing, but once again, the Clippers probably will go as far as Cassell carries them. And he wouldn't have it any other way. "I've always been a basketball fanatic," he said. "Most people wouldn't want to take the last shot, but I want to. For me, it's easier to take a shot in the fourth quarter than it is in the first. (Los Angeles Times)
Al Gore has become a major presence in the Bay Area Oct 14, 2007
"It was kind of like the last shot to do the movie. He had to be convinced. I think he felt like, 'Who is going to come see a movie of me doing a slide show?' If you just said it like that, it's kind of unlikely. "But the first time I saw him do a five-minute version of the slide show, I knew it was the best way to convince people that this was what the problem was about," she said. But Gore didn't want the film to be personal, fearing that it would politicize the issue, and didn't want... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Deputy took own life after Wis. rampage Oct 10, 2007
- An off-duty sheriffs deputy who killed six people apparently shot himself three times, with the last shot hitting him in the right side of the head, the state attorney general said Tuesday. Tyler Peterson, 20, shot himself twice under the chin before firing the third and fatal shot, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Monday Inside Scoop Oct 9, 2007
On the other side of the ball, senior tight end Jed Collins, seeing his last shot at the postseason evaporating, made a nifty catch over the middle and simply chucked strong safety Troy Nolan out of his way with a devastating forearm shiver for an extra 20 yards. PIAnother week, another ranked opponent for win-starved Washington State. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Life Auteur Oct 7, 2007
Think of Jason Schwartzman's mischievous grin after unleashing a swarm of bees on Bill Murray in "Rushmore," or the family departing a cemetery in the last shot of 2002's "The Royal Tenenbaums.". "I've had the experience of deciding not to shoot a thing in slow motion because I was like, 'You know, I've done too much of this,'" Anderson explained. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
I-Team: Former Secret Air America Workers Seek Congressional Help Oct 6, 2007
Reimer concluded, "Well, my position with this thing is that this is probably the last shot right now. I mean, where are we going to go from this point?". Both houses of Congress have passed versions of the Defense Intelligence Bill that includes a provision that would give Air America workers benefits. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Michael Clayton *** Oct 5, 2007
The last shot is of Clooney's face, looking shaken, perhaps purged, and it's held so long through the closing credits you have to start thinking about its meaning. The phrase that comes to mind is what addiction programs call a "fierce moral inventory." To put it another way, it's about taking a hard look at what we've become. (Globe and Mail)
1970s thrillers resonate with paranoia -- and inspiration Oct 1, 2007
Paul Newman's washed-up alcoholic lawyer is supposed to settle a medical malpractice case out of court, but instead goes to trial for one last shot to prove his worth. Directed by Lumet. (USA Today)
Big night for Little, Stuart Sep 26, 2007
I kind of feel like it s my last shot, he said. He can t complain about his line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Resident Evil: Extinction * Sep 24, 2007
In a nod to the famous last shot of Planet of the Apes, the facsimile of the Statue of Liberty is one of the few structures left standing on the sand-covered strip. When not carving up zombies with her two big knives, or showing off the latest in post-apocalyptic fashion, Alice evades the sinister corporation that created the virus and the mad doctor (Iain Glen) who believes her blood holds the key to mankind's survival. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Patriots' Tom Brady: star quarterback and style icon Sep 21, 2007
That commercial came with a message for old-school football fans: The last shot was of Namath being kissed by a woman, as if to confirm his heterosexuality. Brady doesn't seem to require such reassurances. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Thome's quest for 500 ends with win Sep 18, 2007
How did a White Sox offense that had managed just two hits through the first six innings, overcome a six-run deficit in the final three innings against one of the best bullpens in the American League to give their slugger one last shot at the historic home run. For Thome and the rest of the White Sox, it doesn't matter how it happened, but simply that it did. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: The weekend edition -- can U-M and the Irish both lose? Sep 14, 2007
Denny Crane on the Shock loss: The game was very exciting, the last shot was horrible ... Why was Swin Cash not in the game for that last shot. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Morning Kickoff Sep 10, 2007
20 years ago (1987): Holly Higgins took the last shot ... Meier was hoping for a successful last shot with 3 or 4 seconds to play. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Henin wins U.S. Open, 7th Grand Slam; Federer advances to final Sep 9, 2007
Roger Federer watched his opponent s last shot of their U.S. Open semifinal sail wide, then calmly walked to the net for a handshake. He didn t drop to his knees, didn t thrust an index finger to the sky to declare, I m No. 1, didn t take off his shirt the sort of celebratory gestures Novak Djokovic came up with earlier Saturday upon reaching his first Grand Slam final. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
NBA Expert: Garnett will make it work in Boston Sep 7, 2007
Marbury was the perfect complement to Garnett, a scoring guard who wanted to take the last shot ... They want that last shot and can make it ... Most big shots or last shots come from half-court offenses, which you can run through Garnett. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jepsen, Bixby make most of last shot to win Sep 7, 2007
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Nadal suffers shock defeat, Serena loses to world No.1 Henin Sep 6, 2007
The lower deck at Arthur Ashe Stadium was still nearly full when Nadal's last shot sailed long at 1. 50am. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Fan favorites knocked out at US Open Sep 6, 2007
The lower deck at Arthur Ashe Stadium was still nearly full when Nadal's last shot sailed long at 1:50am. It came close to the latest ending at the US Open -- back in 1993, Mats Wilander finished off Mikael Pernfors at 2:26am. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
NASCAR Chase drama lags behind IRL championship race Sep 5, 2007
It will still be compelling to watch Earnhardt give it one last shot, and it was riveting to watch him Sunday night in California. He was red-faced and spent after driving his wheels off for 500 miles in 100-degree heat, and the twinge in his voice made his words sound like a concession speech. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Defense Presents Closing Arguments In Mob Trial Aug 29, 2007
(CBS) CHICAGO Defense attorneys in a Chicago mob trial began closing arguments Tuesday, their last shot at swaying jurors who will decide the guilt or innocence of five men accused in a racketeering conspiracy that allegedly included 18 murders. According to the FBI, James Marcello, known in some circles as The Little Guy, was the boss of the Chicago Outfit when he was indicted two years ago. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
The Home Song Stories Aug 25, 2007
But predictably this union of opposites doesn't last long, and for the next few years Rose drags her children from one makeshift home and potential father figure to another until she runs out of options and resolves to give her marriage one last shot. And so, as the main action of the film begins, mother, son and daughter find themselves on the train back to Melbourne, soon to be installed in a double-fronted yellow brick cottage somewhere in the suburbs where they're faced with the glowering... (The Age)
McLaren crisis summit to put an end to teammates' feud Aug 25, 2007
Left with an implausible tale to tell in explanation of how Alonso sat stationary for 10 seconds at the end of qualifying before darting out for his final run, thus denying Hamilton one last shot at pole, Dennis talked himself into a hole that ultimately cost McLaren 15 constructors' points. The tension Dennis is required to negotiate arises from a paradox inherent in F1: the requirement to be a teammate as well as a rival. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Entry No. 3: Fields, Goods Key 99-44 Win; Card Leaves Rome Aug 25, 2007
Fields picked up where he left off, scoring Stanford's first two baskets for a 56-21 lead and connecting on a jumper for the last shot of the half to give the Cardinal a 77-30 advantage. The starters from the second period reappeared in the fourth. (Pac-10.org)
The one who went before Aug 17, 2007
So many marvels - the painted landscapes (literally painted, long before CGI) of Red Desert and Blowup, and the photographic detective story in that later film, which ultimately led further and further away from the truth; the mind-expanding ending of Zabriskie Point, so reviled when it came out, in which the heroine imagines an explosion that sends the detritus of the western world cascading across the screen in super slow motion and vivid colour (for me, Antonioni and Godard were, among other... (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Hollywood films in Del Norte County Aug 15, 2007
Among the scenes filmed in the area was the last shot, with Johnny Depp floating out to sea in a canoe. The rain threatened to dampen the production until the producers used it to their advantage and re-wrote the parting shot. (Daily Triplicate)
Court Dismisses Sanjay Dutt Appeal, Awards 6-year Jail Term Aug 3, 2007
Dutt last shot for the film on Friday. It is learnt that Kidnap and Mr Fraud are being shot at a budget of Rs 35 crore to 40 crore each. (Daijiworld.com)
Salty-for-Tex simply common sense Jul 31, 2007
300 hitting, walk MACHINE in Kelly Johnson batting EIGHTH. Make the move Schuerholtz, you and Bobby MAY only have THIS as your last shot to win it all. Go for it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A Very Private Affair Jul 30, 2007
Several scenes are quite haunting, the last shot tender and obscene. This is a strange film, way too close in intimate details to Bardot's personal life (lovers, suicide attempts, self-doubt). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
From the pit crew to derby champion Jul 24, 2007
In the meantime, Lindahl got in one last shot at Witvoet s machine before both machines stalled at both ends of the infield. Judges determined that because Lindahl had the last hit, he was to be declared champion. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Retailers hope Harry Potter proves magical Jul 17, 2007
This is also somewhat of a last shot for many retailers _ while two more movies are expected, the hugely popular book series ends with this seventh release, and theres no clear heir apparent in the book industry. Harry Potter feverYes, we have Harry Potter fever as well, said Meghan Glynn, spokeswoman for The Kroger Co., whose store brands include King Soopers, Ralphs, QFC and Fred Meyer. (MSNBC -- International)
Author remains a 'Big Fish' in literary world Jul 17, 2007
"With Big Fish, it was a time when I was about to give up. It was to the point where I never thought I'd have the luxury of paying a mortgage. My son had just been born. I realized I wasn't going to have a lot more time to devote to writing because I had a family to support. Big Fish was a last shot. It's also when I decided to start writing about things I like to write about it.". He finished the book in about a year, and it took another year to sell it. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wilder's Dark 'Ace' Sees New Light Jul 17, 2007
"It's dark for 2007, let alone for 1951," says Spike Lee, who admits to stealing the flick's famous last shot - stricken star Kirk Douglas falling, his eye within inches of the camera - for "Malcolm X.". Though the flick is revered as one of Wilder's masterworks by many filmmakers and critics, it is far less well known than the director's more successful flicks such as "Double Indemnity," "Sunset Boulevard" and "Some Like It Hot.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)