Bull Durham (Dir. Ron Shelton 1988): The Durham Bulls are in a slump and have spent a hefty sum of money acquiring an untested young pitcher in the hopes of reversing their standings. Crash Davis a 12-year veteran ballplayer who has spent most of his time bumming around as a minor league catcher is assigned to mature the rookie pitching phenom named ""Nuke."" But a beautiful and enigmatic team groupie comes between the tutor and his student enlightening both with her game of life love and verse. Best Shot (Dir. David Anspaugh 1986): Nominated for two Academy Awards this triumphant tale of a high school basketball teams' long-shot attempt to ascend to the State Championship is filled with edge-of-your-seat suspense and breathless excitement! Hackman is Norman Dale a basketball coach whose checkered past has led him to a last-chance position with a last-chance team. Made to feel unwelcome by squad members an icy fellow teacher (Hershey) and townspeople who nearly have him fired Dale perseveres with a gritty demeanor and an unwavering passion for the game. But winning over the team is only half the battle in a world where small-town teams can end up playing big-time rivals...and a downtrodden outsider can rouse the pride of an entire county. Featuring fast and furious cinematography and intense heart-rending performances from Gene Hackman Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper Best Shots redefined the sports movie with a realism and frankness that make you believe in its small-town characters - and cheer for them over and over again. Midnight Sting (Dir. Michael Ritchie 1992): Fresh out of jail motor-mouth con man Gabriel Cane (Woods) sets up a bet with local gangster John Gillon (Dern) in which ageing prize fighter 'Honey' Roy Palmer must knock out 10 opponents within 24 hours. The con is on but exactly who is scamming who?