Sentences with phrase «schemer in»

But life among the little women isn't all bearing up under adversity, even if the March girls lack the guile of Becky Sharp, the peerless schemer in Thackeray's «Vanity Fair.»

You expect good acting from a cast like this, and the leads do not disappoint, but the most pleasant surprise is watching Tom Hiddleston transform Loki from the meek schemer in «Thor» into a venomous powder keg of ego run amok.

Although, with the mind to complete that Rubik's cube, maybe he will become a schemer in the mould of Andrea Pirlo or Xavi.

Then, like the schemers in The Producers who want to ensure their show is a flop, they set out to antagonize the critics, who might have been able to help them promote their movie.

Hoffman embraces the opportunity with the same relish he brought to cryptic schemers in «The Master» and «Before the Devil Knows You're Dead,» among many other brilliant performances.

Orphaned as a child, along with her younger brother Gide, her life revolves around protecting him and surviving among cut - throat killers and power - hungry schemers in post-revolutionary Paris.

Not exact matches

CNBC's Diana Olick takes a look at how some digital schemers have been able to target real estate agents, title companies and homebuyers with fraudulent emails in an attempt to divert down payment money to other accounts.

In addition to The Jinx, several other true crime series and television programs centered on the issue of criminal justice have gripped viewers over the past year, including current series focused on O.J. Simpson and infamous Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff that are airing on FX and ABC, respectively.

Being Boss ® is a podcast for creative entrepreneurs — the rebels, the quiet ones, the schemers, and the dreamers — who want to «be boss» the way they choose, unapologetically 100 % of the time, in work and life.

The primer offers investors advice on how to make intelligent decisions by doing their due diligence and researching their target investments in order to avoid «schemers and fraudsters seeking to capitalize on the current attention focused on virtual currencies.»

Since the first pay - per - click ad was generated, some nefarious schemer has attempted to defraud legitimate businesses out of budget by clicking on ads with absolutely no intent of purchase or interest in the products being advertised.

Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein won't get any reduction in his 50 - year federal prison sentence despite arguing he deserved one for cooperating with the feds, who say he lied to them, a judge ruled Monday.

In fact, here is what one commentator said: «Here is a woman who is willing to stay in Persia and sleep with a heathen king, rather than to return to Israel and become the wife of a godly Israelite — she is a schemer and a manipulatoIn fact, here is what one commentator said: «Here is a woman who is willing to stay in Persia and sleep with a heathen king, rather than to return to Israel and become the wife of a godly Israelite — she is a schemer and a manipulatoin Persia and sleep with a heathen king, rather than to return to Israel and become the wife of a godly Israelite — she is a schemer and a manipulator.

The Ehrlichs speak openly of the need for sterilization policy in underdeveloped countries; another anti- population schemer, Garrett Hardin, speaks of giving magistrates unparalleled authority to limit growth.

That is not necessarily because Americans are in a reactive or isolationist mood - although many certainly are - but because they are disillusioned with political schemes and schemers.

In other words, as far as the executors and schemers of the terrorist act, it was a repayment for all the insults against Islamic faith, and for the injury to Islamic communities brought about by the USA and its Western allies in collaboration with several Muslim regimes in the Middle EasIn other words, as far as the executors and schemers of the terrorist act, it was a repayment for all the insults against Islamic faith, and for the injury to Islamic communities brought about by the USA and its Western allies in collaboration with several Muslim regimes in the Middle Easin collaboration with several Muslim regimes in the Middle Easin the Middle East.

He became a kind of entrepreneurial schemer who continuously had to develop new, fundable ideas in order to keep the money on the table for his major preoccupation — the movable - type press.

Indeed, Zidane — as he revealed in an interview with Fifa.com in April 2015 — is known to be a big admirer of the silky schemer.

In my opinion, I think Andy Reid is a great schemer and play designer.

Tottenham have already signed Jan Vertonghen and Gylfi Sigurdsson this summer and Villas - Boas has been given the requisite funds to bring in further additions which could well be funded by the probable sale of want - away midfield schemer Luka Modric.

Schemers have already found one way to do this and it has been a part of football for the better part of 40 years: Spread players out and create a game of players in space, rather than a clustered mass of beef in cleats pounding away in close quarters.

Spurs are not alone in their interest of the young schemer as Everton have also been mentioned in connection with Brahimi.

Arsenal have both direct players, schemers and wrigglers to take on the West Hammers on Saturday at their Bolyn ground as they'll collect all the hammers in the hands of the West Hammers and hammer them with the hammers thoroughly by: WHFC 0 - 5 AFC at FT 90m +.

Real Sociedad might have been impressive in France, but Lyon schemer Clement Grenier believes that his side have what it takes to get back in the game, even at the Anoeta stadium.

Schemer, playmaker, football artiste, he is a sublime one - off who continues to provide the X-factor in Pellegrini's side.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has demanded improvements from his players, with the former Bolton schemer believing some individuals are letting the rest of the team down with their lacklustre efforts in a Blackburn shirt.»

In fitting tribute to the success enjoy by Spain's pint - sized schemers at the World Cup, small, technical players have hogged the limelight in all of Europe's major leagueIn fitting tribute to the success enjoy by Spain's pint - sized schemers at the World Cup, small, technical players have hogged the limelight in all of Europe's major leaguein all of Europe's major leagues.

True he had disappointing World Cup finals both in Sweden in 1958 and in Chile in 1962 but overall he was an outstanding schemer, as such players once were known.

Despite investing over # 40million in the squad over the summer, Argentinian schemer Lanzini remains West Ham's most gifted player.

Schemer was a ding bat when he was in the assembly & nobody liked him.

Schemer I mean Schumer is not accustom to having anybody appear more in control of a situation.

Bill de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz's ties to accused Ponzi schemer Jason Nissen is starting to cause problems for Manhattan federal prosecutors seeking to use Rechnitz as its key witness in an upcoming bribery trial.

Featuring Eye Shadows in V Frisky, Been There Done That, Flaming Femme, Mischief Minx, Natural Tease, She - naniganas, Schemer and Totally Trouble, plus an opalescent highlighter in Stride of Pride.

When Denny's old flame, Sand Saref (Eva Mendes), mysteriously appears in the town to which she swore she'd never return, the Spirit must uncover her ties to the Octopus and his own connection to the vile schemer — as well as devise a plan to stop the criminal mastermind's latest plot for world domination.

Schemers and dreamers inhabit a TV newsroom in «Less Than Perfect,» starring Sara Rue as an office temp elevated to anchorman's personal assistant.

A work from one of Britain's most loved authors finds itself in the hands of American indie auteur Wes Anderson, best known for his arch and perfectionist takes on eccentric schemers and fractured family dynamics.

«You can't help liking him even if he is a criminal,» said co-star Julie Adams in the post-screening Q&A, noting the natural charm Curtis brought to the part of inveterate schemer Jerry Florea.

Dramatizing this revealing episode in the history of American dynastic politics and political theater, director John Curran (The Painted Veil, Stone) portrays Senator Kennedy (Jason Clarke) as half stooge of his family legacy, half schemer, equally paralyzed by ego and insecurity.

As photographed by John Bailey — at the time, the go - to cinematographer for Paul Schrader (American Gigolo, Cat People, Mishima: A Life In Four Chapters, Light Of Day)-- the city's streets, restaurants, back rooms, and lofts are as much a character as Charlie and Paulie, a dreamer and a schemer trying to get ahead in a world where the chips are stacked against theIn Four Chapters, Light Of Day)-- the city's streets, restaurants, back rooms, and lofts are as much a character as Charlie and Paulie, a dreamer and a schemer trying to get ahead in a world where the chips are stacked against thein a world where the chips are stacked against them.

And Matthew McConaughey was on hand, too, to tease the gritty period piece «White Boy Rick,» in which he plays a hustler and a schemer and all - around bad, but well - meaning dad to a teenage boy who ends up becoming an undercover FBI informant.

«Miss Sloane» explores the rot of our political system, with Jessica Chastain in a strong performance as one of its chief schemers.

Already an esteemed figure on the London stage during the 1980s — his 1986 performance as the seductive schemer Valmont in Christopher Hampton's Les Liaisons Dangereuses was hailed as an all - time West End and Broadway great — Rickman achieved global success as a film actor relatively late in life, following his memorable turn as terrorist Hans Gruber in 1988's Die Hard opposite Bruce Willis.

Hawke plays Iachimo, who is dubbed «The Schemer» in this character piece, and Badgley plays «The Hero» Posthumus.

Kendrick, whose character is haplessly nursing a broken heart, and Plaza, who is more of an all - purpose schemer, are particularly charming in their freedom to act like dummies and subvert the usual «nice girl» of a wedding - centric romantic comedy.

Actor Peter Dinklage, who portrays schemer Tyrion Lannister, noted, «I know how important the Red Wedding is to so many fans of the show and the books, but we pick up the pieces and top it in many ways.»

One man, however - a world - weary war hero with nothing to lose - has a scheme he thinks will allow him to outwit the city's terrifying enforcers of the edict, the ominous Council of Ten... Meanwhile, in two other Venices - Venice Beach, California, circa 1958, and the Venice casino in Las Vegas, circa today - two other schemers launch similarly dangerous plans to get away with a secret....

Reformed schemer and middle - schooler Jackson Greene comes out of retirement, assembling a top - notch team to pull off Maplewood Middle School's biggest con ever in this fast - paced caper.

Thomson is a lover of stories, and in this fascinating history, he delivers stories about Nevada pioneers and schemers, writers and entertainers, killers and cultists and druggies.

Reformed schemer and middle schooler Jackson Greene comes out of retirement, assembling a top - notch team to pull off Maplewood Middle School's biggest con ever in a fast - paced caper.

As scammers and schemers have realized, our overflowing empathy and eagerness to help an animal in need often overrule our powers of deductive reasoning, leading us to whip out the checkbook and contribute to some pretty suspicious «causes.»