While national attention may be focused on the presidential election of 2012, HBO is focused squarely on 2008, as evidenced by their new original film, Game Change, which chronicles the events of the 2008 presidential election between Barack Obama and John McCain.  And, in a new trailer for the film, much of the movie seems centered on the reasoning behind McCain’s decision to select Sarah Palin as his VP, and his campaign’s discovery that she might be a little, well, nuts.

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The WWE has explored turning many of it’s performers into movie stars, but it seems on Dwayne Johnson has made any kind of foothold in that regard. But the WWE has a film division, and it seems they have diversified their approach. Michael Pavone’s That’s What I Am stars Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, and seems to shoe-horn in Randy Orton to strengthen its WWE bond. The film comes out April 29, take a look at the trailer…

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All-around cinema badass Ed Harris has had a wide and varied acting career, and now he’s got another surprising acting role to notch into his belt—John McCain.

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Salvation Blvd is one of those films that I would have thought would never receive a home outside of festivals. It’s not that it’s not fun, or that it doesn’t have an entire cast fill of friendly A-list faces — but it’s a film that mocks religion outright and doesn’t really have any reason for doing it. But, once again, I’ve found myself saying “I was wrong” because IFC Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) announced yesterday that that the two companies will be partnering to acquire North American rights to the film. Lets take a look at if they made the right decision…

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This week in theaters Peter Weir’s epic The Way Back featuring a stellar ensemble cast with Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan freezing in the Himalayas and scorching across the Siberian desert hits theaters this Friday January 21st. The film is an example of a cinema master at work. Everything about this film was exceptionally well crafted. I guess that’s what happens when the film is lead by a director who has been nominated for six Academy Awards. The film literally takes you on the journey with this group of survivors and engrosses you in their experience — the problem is, is this a journey you want to go on?

Let’s take a look….

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Nothing is ever as simple as it should be. Due to Liam Neeson‘s recent lose of his wife, Ed Harris will be taking over his role in Dustin Lance Black’s upcoming film What’s Wrong With Virginia according to Collider. Although the reason behind Neeson having to step down from the role is horrible, if anyone could fill his shoes it’s Ed Harris. Both men are amazing actors who have been around for a long time, so aside from the sad news, I’m rather excited to see what Harris can do with the role.

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Unlike the 1950′s, Westerns aren’t plentiful in today’s cinema. So when one does pop up you should be looking for two things. First off, it should consist of  a story that hasn’t been done to death before. Secondly, it should leave you with a feeling of wanting to go saddle up a horse, strap on a six shooter, lower your hat, and ride off into the sunset. The new film Appaloosa accomplishes this and more.

(Ed Harris and Vigo Mortensen) star as Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch.Two no nonsense Lawmen for hire who are summoned to the town of Appaloosa, which is under the thumb of local bad guy Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons). To complicate things, the recently widowed and squinty eyed love interest (Renee Zellweger) shows up to drive a wedge between our two heroes and is sure to cause more trouble than she’s worth. The dust temporarily settles, but the towns fate is still yet to be decided. What will become of Appaloosa?

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