Defense: Officer Who Killed Bystander Heard Shots Jul 30, 2008
Kluge blamed Terry for putting his girlfriend in the line of fire and described the scene as chaotic, with other officers also believing they were under fire. "It's not like they had a couple minutes to come in and decide what to do," Kluge said. (CBS News -- US)
New on DVD: High stakes, high-fives and high notes Jul 25, 2008
For a real looker, check out Sony's In the Line of Fire (1993, R, $29), the Secret Service melodrama that came immediately after Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven. Fire helped to launch regular DVD and was regarded then as a standout from the format's initial crop. (USA Today -- Life)
Take a Vacation to Relive Your Favorite Movie Moments Jul 16, 2008
Home to historic monuments and government buildings, our nation's capital is a natural fit for films and is the setting of an impressive array of movies including "The American President," "In the Line of Fire" and "The Exorcist." While the White House and national monuments are crucial backdrops for many political movies, films such as "The Exorcist" delve deeper into the city, showing locations such as Georgetown University, the Holy Trinity Church and the Tombs, a popular bar and eatery.... (Pekin Times, IL)
Native's documentary to tell story of battle Jun 25, 2008
A new documentary, produced by a Calhoun native, will tell the story of this battle from the perspective of the men in the line of fire. Fight or Die will air on the Discovery Channel and Discovery Channel HD on Thursday, June 26 at 10 p.m.. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Clint Eastwood On 'Changeling' With Angelina Jolie, 'Gran Torino' And Reuniting With Morgan Freeman Jun 25, 2008
It was "In the Line of Fire." I was always developing projects that I was intrigued by ... They offered] "In the Line of Fire" to me to direct and act in. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Measuring the culture war Jun 14, 2008
The worry is strongest among women, aware that their independence, dress and behaviour are directly in the line of fire. In a fractured line-up of political parties, the one showing the strongest growth is Islamist, the Prosperous Justice Party, or PKS, inspired by the banned Egyptian purist movement, the Muslim Brotherhood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Analysis: Musharraf fights on Jun 8, 2008
Bajwa was considered a staunch Musharraf loyalist and received special mention from the president in his autobiography In The Line of Fire. The reported redeployment of troops as part of an elaborate security cover for Musharraf at the presidential premises has fueled speculation that he is finally leaving the Army House, a domicile traditionally reserved for the army chief. (Aljazeera.Net)
* [POP STOP] May 30, 2008
Just try to answer this: if it was all so innocent, why would Hsiao put herself in the line of fire at Xinyi Star, just at a time when the paparazzi where known to be staking out the apartment block to catch a glimpse of A-mei, who just returned from Japan, and her young sweetheart Sam Ho (u). This story has been viewed 315 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pakistan PM is a great fan of Aish, SRK May 28, 2008
Asked about President Pervez Musharraf's assertion in his autobiography "In the Line of Fire" that governing Pakistan is one of the most difficult jobs in the world, Gilani said, "Yes, I agree with it.". He also said Musharraf's straight-forwardness was one of the things he liked best about the President. (Sify.com, India)
CinemaDiscourse.com, the Online Site for the Rebirth of Serious Discussions of Movies, Launches May 23, 2008
- "Iron Man" is a retelling of the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, in which the hero must come into a proper relationship with a woman before accomplishing his quest, a tale also retold in Clint Eastwood's "In the Line of Fire," among many other movies. - Coppola's "Apocalypse Now," on the surface about the Vietnam war, is built on the plotline of Conrad's Heart of Darkness then relies on Homer's "The Odyssey" for Willard's trip up the river and, finally, on Frazier's... (Primezone Releases)
Angelina Jolie Is 'Girl, Re-Interrupted' in Eastwood... May 22, 2008
John Malkovich his buddy from the making of In the Line of Fire is superb as a radio preacher who rails against the LAPD and takes up Collins cause. He is really the only other big name in the film. (Fox News)
To those crying HJ censorship ... May 16, 2008
Court rulings have repeatedly upheld the public s right to criticize, satirize, sling mud, you name it, against public officials, because these individuals have placed themselves in the line of fire by accepting a public leadership role. So the nasty things bloggers say about the mayor, county attorney, legislators or even candidates for these offices are considered well within the law. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Neighborhood reacts to deer ruling May 10, 2008
Brian wrote on May 9, 2008 7:24 PM:" The USDA cant kill the deer if humans are in the line of fire. , before I left for the Military Carlisle was a small and peaceful town, Now politics and red tape have messed this town up. Between the Historic District regualstions, Cookie cutter housing Developments,and huge warehouses, this is no place where I'm going to raise my future children.The herd does have to be moved ,its just a safety hazard for both residents and the herd. They should be... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Iraq journalists still in the line of fire May 10, 2008
Variety delivers many ways to get your entertainment news. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
UBS blames loss on reckless pursuit of cash Apr 22, 2008
On Wednesday, the bank will once again be in the line of fire. When Ospel, the heavily criticized chairman, stepped down in March, he proposed Peter Kurer, the bank's general counsel, as his successor. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
More of this story Apr 19, 2008
It makes me think of Clint Eastwood in In the Line of Fire. Fortunately, no one yells "Gun!". (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
DVD reviews: 'Will Be Blood,' 'Walk Hard' Apr 11, 2008
One of a string of war-on-terror dramas generally ignored by audiences last fall, the movie stars Cruise as a senator with a bold new plan for the fight in Afghanistan, Meryl Streep as a jaded Washington journalist, Robert Redford (who also directed) as an idealistic professor, and Derek Luke and Michael Pena as U.S. soldiers in the line of fire. The movie is accompanied by commentary from Redford, two making-of featurettes and a segment on United Artists, the venerable outfit founded by Charles... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Bankrupt approachto judgement day Apr 9, 2008
(This image, more than that of the planes slamming into the World Trade Center on September 11, represents Americas new national nightmare - its the vision that comes to the middle class in the depths of the night, in John Malklovichs words in In the Line of Fire, "when the demons come") - not actual details on what the bills really contained. I resolved to do some research to see just what all the shouting was about. (Asia Times Online)
Fred Thompson heads back to Hollywood Mar 25, 2008
His first movie role was in 1985's "Marie." Thompson has since appeared in many films, including "Die Hard 2" and "In the Line of Fire," frequently as politicians or other authority figures. In 2007 television movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," for instance, he portrayed President Ulysses S. Grant. (Reuters)
Old career for former presidential hopeful Mar 25, 2008
Thompson has appeared in many films, including Die Hard 2 and In the Line of Fire. In the 2007 television movie Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (largely shot in Alberta), he portrayed U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
48 comments Mar 24, 2008
Courageous Americans serving in the line of fire found themselves cast as bit-players in a partisan firestorm. Bright, brave young Americans in t 00004000 he line of fire -- not our enemies -- became the targets for the mainstream media and powerful politicians. (Human Events Online)
Orbitz Invites Travelers to Hit on 21! Mar 20, 2008
Home to historic monuments and government buildings, our nation's capital is a natural fit for films and is the setting of an impressive array of movies including The American President, In the Line of Fire and The Exorcist ... In the Line of Fire includes memorable chase scenes across roof tops and through the streets of the District, and also shows Andrews Air Force Base, the reflecting pool and Old Ebbitt Grill, a famous oyster bar near the White House. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spike TV Television Highlights - April 2008 Mar 19, 2008
Spike TV is there when the DEA busts down doors as Special Agents execute drug raids that put their lives directly in the line of fire. The series also takes a look at the complex relationship that DEA Special Agents have with informants, revealing the strange kinship they share with these criminals who see themselves not as arch enemies, but rather as opponents in "the game" of the illegal drug trade. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Outrage Over Dutch Anti-Quran Movie Mar 4, 2008
"If they are put in the line of fire because of the film, I am concerned," he told Dutch television news show "Buitenhof.". De Hoop Scheffer says people around the world, including some in the U.S. administration, have been asking him about the film. (CBS News)
Vantage Point Mar 3, 2008
Quaid lacks the elegance and grit that Clint Eastwood brought to that role in In the Line of Fire, and his dialogue proves Hollywoods liberal antipathy towards intelligent design. But by telling the story eight times, director Travis has mercifully spared me seven-eighths of the clich. (Yale Herald, CT)
"Vantage Point" an unintentionally funny thriller Feb 25, 2008
In the central role, one probably meant to evoke the kind of conflicted heroism of Clint Eastwood's character in "In the Line of Fire," Quaid comes closest to suggesting a human being. With his clenched body language, he clearly is trying to get under Barnes' skin. (Reuters)
Northern Rock: Has Alistair Darling bitten off more than he can chew? Feb 24, 2008
" The issue remained unresolved as the government rammed the nationalisation legislation through parliament. So what is the position? In many ways, Granite is separate from Northern Rock. Its shares are held by a trust and it has no direct claim on assets held by the Rock. On the other hand, Granite has no employees and no offices; it relies on the Rock for its administration; and the terms of its bonds entwine the Rock in various obligations. The Rock must keep a minimum seller s stake in... (Times Online)
Does Hindi have a future? Feb 24, 2008
Film journalist Ajay Brahmatmaj is in the line of fire of many Hindi fanatics. Not for his weekly film reviews in the Hindi daily Dainik Jagran but for the unpardonable crime of writing Hindi in the Roman script for the blog passionforcinema. (India Times, India)
Would-be thriller has some major disadvantages Feb 22, 2008
Or it used to be, back when Clint Eastwood was saving the world in "In the Line of Fire." That was 1993, though. This is now, and even the hero doesn't seem convinced: Quaid's scowl is screwed on so tight here he looks constipated. (Boston Globe)
'Vantage': An Obtuse Conspiracy Angle Feb 22, 2008
Quaid wears a -inspired grimace during much of "Vantage Point," but all the pained looks in the world aren't going to make "Vantage Point" into "In the Line of Fire." Besides, if you need to see pain, just look at the person next to you. The sense one gets -- Weaver is the best example -- is that the filmmakers were constrained by time and budget and had the use of certain performers for limited times. (Washington Post)
Petersen to make minis Feb 7, 2008
Petersen made his TV debut with the 1971 thriller "Ich werde dich toeten, Wolf" (I Will Kill You, Wolf) and went on to direct a number of episodes of pubcaster ARD's hugely popular crime drama series "Tatort" before moving on up to the bigscreen with such international hits as 1981's "Das Boot" and "The Neverending Story" in 1984 as well as "In the Line of Fire," with Clint Eastwood, and Brad Pitt epic "Troy.". In addition to producing theatrical features, Petersen made his U.S. TV debut as... (Variety)
Faulk says LT needs to fix image Feb 3, 2008
But I didn't want my family in the line of fire anymore. So, I wanted the story to end after my freshman year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sudan welcomes Chinese peacekeepers Feb 2, 2008
Politically cautious, China prefers to send medical and engineering troops rather than soldiers who might find themselves in the line of fire. At the U.N. base, sparkling white Chinese bulldozers, shovels and armed personnel carriers are among the largest U.N. gear that Sudanese customs has allowed into Darfur. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Giving goes beyond Big Bear Valley Jan 30, 2008
Rice, Gallegos and Jacklin gave at a time when their own community was in the line of fire. The Grass Valley and Slide fires destroyed homes in the San Bernardino mountains and threatened Big Bear Valley. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Thompson abandons bid for presidency Jan 23, 2008
He has since acted in "No Way Out" in 1987, with Kevin Costner; "Days of Thunder" in 1990, with Tom Cruise; "The Hunt for Red October," also in 1990, with Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin; "In the Line of Fire" in 1993, with Clint Eastwood and Rene Russo; and "Baby's Day Out" in 1994. He also played District Attorney Arthur Branch on television's "Law .". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Critic's corner Jan 21, 2008
In the Line of Fire 8 p.m., TV Land. Featuring Fred Thompson in the White House. (Boston Globe)
'It is difficult to think of Tommy for long' Jan 15, 2008
But I do look at Tommy as someone who stood in the line of fire, took six shots, so that you and I wouldn't have to. Maybe if there's a reason for you to remember him today, that would be it. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A Plague of Qassams Jan 15, 2008
Israeli intelligence sources say they are increasing the range, the accuracy, the payload and the prod 00000564 uction capacity of the Qassams - putting cities like Ashkelon and Kiryat Gat and more than a quarter of a million Israelis in the line of fire. "So if Hamas is simply able to use a cease-fire to replenish, remold and re-arm, that's no solution for us. That's an illusion, just kicking the can down the road," a senior official told The Report. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Iranians 'Were a Heartbeat From Being Blown Up'... Jan 8, 2008
The Blotter: U.S.: Iranians 'Were a Heartbeat From Being Blown Up. TOP BLOTTER CATEGORIES. (The Drudge Report)
How life goes on in Pakistan Jan 6, 2008
In 2006 President Musharraf's autobiography In the Line of Fire claimed America threatened to bomb Pakistan 'back to the Stone Age' if it didn't join the war on terror. Pakistan has suffered prolonged periods of military rule, beginning in 1958, when political parties were abolished. (Guardian Unlimited)
Post a comment Jan 2, 2008
After Bhutto s assassination I quickly read Musharraf s memoir, In the Line of Fire and reviewed all the articles published in Foreign Affairs regarding Pakistan since 2000. It seems that through these readings that Sharif has much to gain with Bhutto out of the picture. (International Herald Tribune)
The day Baldy blew Jan 1, 2008
Ketchum Fire Chief Mike Elle, whose own home was in the line of fire, took his place on the rooftop of the hospital, which was eerily silent, its patients having been evacuated and its doctors and nurses told to stay home. His wife, Amy, meanwhile, wasted no time evacuating. (Wood River Journal, ID)
On Your Mind Dec 30, 2007
West Gate wrote on Dec 28, 2007 6:15 PM:" I agree with the soldier who wrote in, it amazes me that the goverment wants these guys up front and in the line of fire, but can't seem to give their families in time of need a few give-me's, like a library, and a decent, clean base to live on, the base commander needs to show some pride and back bone, and do whats right for the whole base, not for a extra pat on the back, by taking more and more away from our military, just by saying "look how much we... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Doh! Give the gift of 'The Simpsons Movie' Dec 16, 2007
An FBI agent (George Lopez) drafts Fogler and puts him in the line of fire. The result. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Euro film treats Dec 11, 2007
The most appealing thing about Elina is undoubtedly the brilliant performance that Hr managed to elicit from Minnevik, who effortlessly carried the film as the headstrong and courageous Elina, who selflessly puts herself in the line of fire from her teachers in a fight against injustice with a grace and assuredness that belie her age. The way Hr tells it, the search for a suitable lead to take on the role of Elina was exhaustive and comprehensive but the minute he saw Minneviks audition, he... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Profile: Ingrid Betancourt Dec 1, 2007
Three months before she was kidnapped by Farc guerrillas in February 2002, Jeremy Lennard spent five days on the campaign trail with Ingrid Betancourt. As the first since 2003 emerges that she and her fellow captives are still alive, we republish his profile of the then-presidential candidate. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
US daily calls Musharraf a terrorist Nov 23, 2007
Musharraf expelled three British journalists from Pakistan after their newspaper called him a ''sonofabitch,'' but now he might have to get the American media in the line of fire. In one extreme case, a California daily has referred to him as a ''terrorist,'' attributing the epithet to critics. (India Times, India)
The name's Norton. Graham Norton. Nov 19, 2007
Along with Jonathan Ross, Norton, though not paid nearly as much, is always in the line of fire when it comes to moans about misspending public funds. Norton says it's long surprised him to realise how 'accountable' the BBC has to be. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Thessaloniki Intl. Film Festival Nov 17, 2007
This was certainly the case in the movie that made Malkovich's career, "In the Line of Fire," in which he and Clint Eastwood waged psychological warfare beneath the watchful gaze of Wolfgang Petersen. It was a performance that informed, even dictated, much of Malkovich's subsequent work: The insouciant sense of superiority, crossed with barely restrained rage and righteous indignation, made the assassin Mitch Leary seem most dangerous when he was the most controlled, such as the quiet moments... (Variety)
The Perils of Pakistan Nov 8, 2007
" There are several hundred, if not thousands, of jihadis willing to commit suicide to assassinate Bhutto. This, in turn, could trigger a civil war in a country with an estimated 50 nuclear weapons and delivery systems. The military are convinced Mr. Bush compelled Musharraf to deploy some 100,000 troops in the tribal agencies on the Afghan border to eradicate Taliban and al-Qaida infrastructure. But their heart was never in it. And Musharraf himself confirmed U.S. pressure in his memoirs "In... (Newsmax)
Pop Tarts: Buffy the Porn Princess? Sarah Michelle Gellar's Unlikely Role Nov 6, 2007
Both Angie and Meg Ryan stepped out for the 18th annual International Women s Media Foundation Courage in Journalism Awards to support women in war zones whose writings put them in the line of fire. "These are extraordinary individuals that most of us can t understand," Jolie said. (Fox News)
Fred Thompson Seized Every Opportunity Nov 4, 2007
He was the CIA director in "No Way Out," a rear admiral in "The Hunt for Red October," White House chief of staff in "In the Line of Fire," and President Ulysses S. Grant in the 2007 TV movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.". Thompson never completely went Hollywood, working primarily as a lawyer and lobbyist in the 1980s and early 1990s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
STICKING TO THE SCRIPT Nov 2, 2007
As White House Chief of Staff Harry Sargent in "In the Line of Fire". "By God, if you call me Harry once more, you'll be busting counterfeiters in Alaska!". (Las Vegas Sun)
Sony considers selling partial interests in animation and effects units Oct 31, 2007
It quickly became an in-house special-effects shop with credits on Sony movies like "In the Line of Fire" (1993) and other studios' films like 20th Century Fox's "Speed" (1994). In April, Sony Pictures signed a three-year deal with Aardman Animations, a British studio known for the "Wallace & Gromit" films. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
California Wildfire Slideshows Oct 29, 2007
Which celebrities are in the line of fire in California besides Mel Gibson and Kelsey Grammer. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Acting Has Been Lucrative for Thompson Oct 11, 2007
He portrayed President Grant in the recently aired HBO film "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," and played a fictional president in the movie "Last Best chance," and a White House chief of staff in "In the Line of Fire.". Among all presidential candidates, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the wealthiest, reporting assets of between $190 million and $250 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Friends don't let friends block Sep 29, 2007
It s weak to speak and blame somebody else When you destroy yourself First nothing s worse than a mother s pain Of a son slain in Bensonhurst Can t wait for the state to decide the fate So this jam I dedicate Places with racist faces Just an example of one of many cases The Greek weekend speech I speak From a lesson learned in Virginia (Beach) I don t smile in the line of fire I go wildin But it s on bass and drums even violins Watcha do gitcha head ready Instead of gettin physically sweaty When... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Profile: Pervez Musharraf Sep 28, 2007
Returning to Karachi at 13, Musharraf, something of a tearaway with a taste for firecrackers, was enrolled at a Catholic missionary school where, according to the autobiography In the Line of Fire published last year, he learnt to fight: 'I became known as a tough guy whom you don't mess with. . (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
In The Line Of Fire: Gang members killing innocent people Sep 20, 2007
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Convicted Mobsters Could Get Life Sentences Sep 12, 2007
Mars said they were waylaid on a highway followed by a vehicle fired on Charlotte was an innocent victim no reason to kill her she just go in the way, in the line of fire. . (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
TV's Thompson joins the race Sep 5, 2007
Personally, Im fondest of his work as a privileged CEO in HBOs 1993 satire Barbarians at the Gate, only one of the titles from his filmography (along with In the Line of Fire, Bed of Lies, No Way Out, Days of Thunder and, given the coverage devoted to his much-younger wife, Unholy Matrimony) that might be referenced should the candidate commit a gaffe during his campaign. Thompson has also played presidents, most recently Ulysses S. Grant in HBOs Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee,... (Variety)
Is Thompson made of presidential material? Sep 3, 2007
Some fans ask him to autograph DVDs of "The Hunt for Red October" and "In the Line of Fire," movies in which he had small but memorable parts playing powerful, world-weary men. "Run, Fred, run!" comes a shout from the crowd. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Students advance Aug 30, 2007
Sign up Now for News Updates Email. Thursday 30 August, 2007. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
President is right on history, Iraq Aug 27, 2007
But how many of them are putting their own butts in the line of fire. Republicans support the war like a cheerleader supports a football game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hitting rock bottom Aug 25, 2007
As for who's in the line of fire for 2007, that's anyone's guess. Note to Jimmy Eat World, though: get practising your ducking skills, I've got a semi-conscious guinea pig with your name on it. (Guardian Unlimited)
