Opening in theaters on May 31st is the new caper film Now You See Me from director Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk). The movie features an all-star cast that includes Academy Award-nominees Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Jessie Eisenberg (30 Minutes or Less) and Woody Harrelson (Rampart), as well as Isla Fisher (Bachelorette), Dave Franco (Warm Bodies), Melanie Laurent (Beginners), Common (The Odd LIfe of Timothy Green), Michael Kelly (Chronicle), and Academy Award-winners Michael Caine (Cars 2) and Morgan Freeman (The Magic of Belle Isle).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana to speak with Woody Harrelson about his work on Now You See Me. The Oscar-nominated actor discussed his new movie, what he looks for when choosing a project, the film's impressive cast, reuniting with his Zombieland co-star Jessie Eisenberg, what he likes about the young actor, why Harrelson's NOT a "Hollywood Guy," being barefoot, magic, the research he did to prepare for his role, and which tricks he is now capable of doing at parties.  

Opening in theaters in May 31st is the new thriller from Sound of My Voice director Zal Batmanglij, which he co-wrote with actress Brit Marling (The Company You Keep). In addition to Marling, the film stars Alexander Skarsgard (What Maisie Knew), Toby Kebbell (War Horse), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead), Jason Ritter (W.), Julia Ormond (My Week with Marilyn), and Academy Award-nominees Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April) and Ellen Page (Juno).   

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Brit Marling and Alexander Skarsgard to talk about their work on The East. The co-writer/actress discussed her new film, going from the leader of a cult in Sound of My Voice to the member of a cult in The East, why she and director/co-writer Zal Batmanglij are so fascinated with cults, if they'd consider making a third undercover cult film, and working with Oscar-nominated actress Patricia Clarkson, while the popular actor talked about his admiration for Marling and Batmanglij's films, why he wanted to be a part of The East, fitting it into his busy True Blood hiatus schedule, and the complicated relationship between his and Marling's onscreen characters. 

In 2010 Esquire magazine called filmmaker Alex Gibney “the most important documentarian of our time,” and I can’t find anything wrong with that statement. 

Any documentary is only as good as the subject that is being documented and Gibney continually chooses fascinating subjects for his films. Some of his recent movies include Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, Casino Jack and the United States of Money, Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer, and Taxi to the Dark Side, which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Now, the award winning filmmaker is back with another topical and important documentary entitled We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks, which is currently playing in New York and Los Angeles theaters, and will open nationwide in June. 

The film takes a look at WikiLeaks, the organization started by Julian Assange and others who were involved in the collection and distribution of secret information and media by whistleblowers. The movie follows the founding of WikiLeaks in 2006 and examines several key events including their 2009-2010 leaks about the Icelandic financial collapse, Swiss banking tax evasion, Kenyan government corruption, and toxic-waste dumping, as well as United States Army soldier Bradley Manning’s communications with Adrian Lamo, uploads to WikiLeaks of the Iraq and Afghanistan war documents, exposure to the FBI by Lamo, and the accusations of sexual assault made against Assange. 

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney over lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles to discuss his work on We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks, as well as his upcoming film Lance Armstrong: The Road Back. The Oscar-winning filmmaker discussed his new movie, why he decided to make a documentary about WikiLeaks, how his opinion of Assange changed throughout the course of making the movie, why the WikiLeaks founder refused to be interviewed for the film, Bradley Manning and the New York Times role in the story, what the future holds for Assange, and the current status of his upcoming documentary about disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. 

Opening in Los Angeles and New York theaters on May 31st and nationwide throughout June is the new British-Irish drama Shadow Dancer from Academy Award-winning documentary director James Marsh (Man on Wire). The film stars Academy Award-nominee Clive Owen (Children of Men, Sin City), Andrea Riseborough (Oblivion, Disconnect), Aidan Gillen (HBO's Game of Thrones), Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and Part 2), and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files: I Want to Believe). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrea Riseborough for an extended interview to talk about her work on Shadow Dancer. The talented actress discussed her new film, researching the IRA, collaborating with filmmaker James Marsh, and acting opposite Oscar-nominee Clive Owen. 

Opening in theaters on May 31st is the new caper film Now You See Me from director Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk). The movie features an all-star cast that includes Academy Award-nominees Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Jessie Eisenberg (30 Minutes or Less) and Woody Harrelson (Rampart), as well as Isla Fisher (Bachelorette), Dave Franco (Warm Bodies), Melanie Laurent (Beginners), Common (The Odd LIfe of Timothy Green), Michael Kelly (Chronicle), and Academy Award-winners Michael Caine (Cars 2) and Morgan Freeman (The Magic of Belle Isle).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana to speak with Morgan Freeman (via Skype from Los Angeles) about his work on Now You See Me. The Oscar-winner discussed his new film, what it's like working on director Louis Leterrier's set, acting opposite Mark Ruffalo, why he's always wanted to work with him, what's more important to him when choosing a project - a great director or a great script, magic, a memorable visit he once had to The World Famous Hollywood Magic Castle, why he's still interested and focused on the craft of acting, and what's left for him to check off his career bucket list. 

Opening in theaters in May 31st is the new thriller from Sound of My Voice director Zal Batmanglij, which he co-wrote with actress Brit Marling (The Company You Keep). In addition to Marling, the film stars Alexander Skarsgard (What Maisie Knew), Toby Kebbell (War Horse), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead), Jason Ritter (W.), Julia Ormond (My Week with Marilyn), and Academy Award-nominees Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April) and Ellen Page (Juno).   

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with director/co-writer Zal Batmanglij, as well as Ellen Page to talk about their work on The East. The acclaimed young filmmaker discussed his new film, his fascination with cults or tribes, and collaborating with co-writer/actress Brit Marling, while the Oscar-nominated actress talked about combining her passion for acting and the environment into one project, and her admiration for Batmanglij as a filmmaker. 

Opening in theaters on May 31st is the new caper film Now You See Me from director Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk). The movie features an all-star cast that includes Academy Award-nominees Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Jessie Eisenberg (30 Minutes or Less) and Woody Harrelson (Rampart), as well as Isla Fisher (Bachelorette), Dave Franco (Warm Bodies), Melanie Laurent (Beginners), Common (The Odd LIfe of Timothy Green), Michael Kelly (Chronicle), and Academy Award-winners Michael Caine (Cars 2) and Morgan Freeman (The Magic of Belle Isle).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana to speak with Mark Ruffalo about his work on Now You See Me, as well as his cameo in Iron Man 3, and the future of The Hulk. The Oscar-nominated actor discussed the new film, taking on the lead role, the movie's impressive cast, working with Morgan Freeman and Michael Kelly, his "magic" fight scene with Dave Franco, the irony of being directed by The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier shortly after filming his role as Dr. Bruce Banner in The Avengers, his cameo in Iron Man 3, how it came together, and possibly appearing as Banner in future Marvel sequels. 

Opening in theaters in Los Angeles, New York, and Austin on May 24th, and nationally on June 14th is Before Midnight from director Richard Linklater (Bernie). The film is the third in a franchise that also features Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, and was co-written by Linklater and the film's stars Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and July Delpy (Broken Flowers). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with director Richard Linklater to talk about his work on Before Midnight. The acclaimed filmmaker discussed the new movie, creating an unexpected franchise, how the characters have grown over twenty-years, writing the film with Ethan Hawke and July Delpy, and if he would ever consider making a sequel to his beloved '1970s set high school film - Dazed and Confused. 

When the Wolfpack returns to theaters for the third and final time on May 23rd with The Hangover Part III, they will get a chance to reunite with several characters not seen since the original film. One of those characters is actress Heather Graham’s stripper turned housewife Jade, as well as her baby (now toddler) Tyler – A.K.A. Carlos. 

After being sidelined for The Hangover Part II, Graham returns to help the Wolfpack on their journey one more time in The Hangover Part III, which is being advertised as the conclusion to the epic series that has become the most successful comedy franchise of all time. Graham, who began he career as a teenager, has been appearing in films for almost 25-years and first gained attention for her role in the comedy License to Drive opposite Corey Feldman and the late Corey Haim. She would go on to appear in such films as Drugstore Cowboy, the Twin Peaks prequel – Fire Walk with Me, Six Degrees of Separation, and Swingers, before landing her breakout role as Rollergirl in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights. But it was playing Felicity Shagwell in the sequel Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me that made Graham a household name. Since then the actress has appeared a string of successful films including Bowfinger, Anger Management, From Hell, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, and of course – The Hangover. 

In The Hangover Part III, once again directed by Todd Philips, the Wolfpack comes to the aid of one of their own in the wake of a family tragedy when a personal crisis causes his friends and family to intervene in Alan’s (Zach Galifanakis) life. Doug (Justin Bartha), Phil (Bradley Cooper), and Stu (Ed Helms) agree to take Alan to a wellness home for help but the road trip goes terribly wrong when a ghost from their past causes Doug to be kidnapped … and that ghost is named Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong)! Now, Phil, Stu, and Alan have to go on a manhunt to find the notorious Mr. Chow, who has just broken out of a Bangkok prison, in order to save Doug’s life. When the Wolfpack’s journey leads them back the where it all began … Las Vegas, they seek the help of Stu’s ex-wife, Jade, who is now remarried and no longer a stripper. Jade gives the boys important information that helps them track down Chow, and Alan has a chance to reconnect with Tyler (formally-Carlos), who has grown quite a bit since the last time he saw him. Throughout the course of the film, the three friends become closer than ever and Alan learns a lesson about life, love, friendship, and the meaning of true happiness. 

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the beautiful Heather Graham about The Hangover Part III while she was in Las Vegas (of course) promoting the film. The accomplished actress discussed the new movie, reuniting with the cast and crew for the final chapter, how Jade has changed since the first film, her complicated history with Stu, working with the same child actor that player Tyler/Carlos in the original movie, what Helms, Cooper, and Galifanakis are like off the set, collaborating with director Todd Philips, improvisation, if jade is actually an honorary member of the Wolfpack, not returning for The Hangover Part II, and what comedic legend is secretly a huge fan of The Hangover franchise. 

Opening in theaters on June 7th is a new comedy from director Shawn Levy (Real Steel) entitled The Internship, which was written by Vince Vaughn (The Watch) and Jared Stern (Wreck-It Ralph), and based on a story by Vaughn. In addition to Vaughn, the film features his Wedding Crashers co-star Owen Wilson, as well as Rose Byrne (X-Men: First Class), Max Minghella (The Ides of March), Aasif Mandvi (Movie 43), Dylan O'Brien (TV's Teen Wolf), Jessica Szohr (Love, Wedding, Marriage), Josh Gad (21), John Goodman (The Artist), and Will Ferrell (Casa de mi Padre). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to speak with Dylan O'Brien fittingly via Google Hangouts about his work on the Google themed film The Internship. The young actor discussed the new movie, acting opposite Vince Vaughn in a film that he helped write, how much freedom he had to improvise on set, his cool character, how it was tailor-made for him, as well as Vaughn and Wilson's hilarious on and off screen chemistry.