Plot: The hard-ball gamesmanship and casual character assassination of American politics sets the stage for this thriller from writer and director Rod Lurie. When the Vice President of the United States unexpectedly dies, all eyes in Washington D.C. Read More
Latest on The Contender
If anyone was due for an Academy Award for Best Actor last year, it was the perpetually underrated Jeff Bridges, an actor who has spent 40 years playing everyone from presidents to bums with an intensity that is rarely flashy but always memorable. The son...
For almost 30 years Gary Oldman has been one of the most dedicated character actors working in Hollywood. Often times changing his facial features, body type and voice to fully encompass a role, Oldman -- often best in eccentric supporting roles -- has...
We've got two portrayals of U.S. Presidents vying for Oscars this year: Josh Brolin as W in W. and Frank Langella as Richard Nixon in Frost/Nixon. I've yet to see either one, though I did see Langella in the Broadway play, which I hear the movie...
I'm excited enough that Rod Lurie is returning to politics with Nothing but the Truth, a film loosely associated with the story of Valerie Plame. But I'm becoming more excited that it will feature a wide range of talented actors, from Kate Beckinsdale to...
I'm glad that I didn't know anything about Resurrecting the Champ before studying its new poster (apologies to Martha for not reading this post or this one last year) This way, I was able to look at the thing objectively and judge its worth as a marketing...
Your Reviews
This is a topnotch movie. There is a lot to learn here about integrity and the lack thereof. The story subtly takes hold of the viewer, dragging him or her into a very skillfully laid plot. A horou... ghly enjoyable and intense look at back room politics. The acting is superb by all. Full Review

Amanda Seyfried Naked: 'Lovelace' Nude Scenes Planned for Star
Jean Dujardin's Robert De Niro Impression: 'Artist' Star Shows Off in Front of Legend at Awards Dinner
'Bridesmaids' Sequel: Waiting for Kristen Wiig?
Israel Baker Dead: Violinist for Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' Score Dies at 92 (VIDEO)