Opening in US theaters on May 3rd is the Danish romantic comedy Love is All You Need from director Susanne Bier (In a Better World). The film features an international cast that includes Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye, The Thomas Crown Affair), Trine Dyrholm (The Celebration), Paprika Steen (The Substitute), Kim Bodnia (Pusher), Sebastian Jessen (Nothing's All Bad), and Molly Blixt Egelind (Fighter). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Pierce Brosnan and Trine Dyrholm to talk about their work on Love is All You Need. The former James Bond actor discussed having Dyrholm actually cut his hair in the film, his post-Bond film choices, why he wanted to be a part of this project, and being one of the few English-speaking actors in a foreign film, while the acclaimed Danish actress talked about her complex character, preparing for her role, shooting in Italy, and her character's attraction to the handsome man that Brosnan portrays in the film. 

Opening in theaters on May 3rd is the new crime thriller from director/co-writer Ariel Vromen (Danika) entitled The Iceman, which is based on the life of notorious Mafia hitman Richard Kuklinski. The film features an incredible ensemble of actors that includes Academy Award-nominees Michael Shannon (Man of Steel), and Winona Ryder (Star Trek), as well as Chris Evans (The Avengers), Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), David Schwimmer (Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted), Stephen Dorff (Immortals), Robert Davi (Die Hard), and Academy Award-nominee James Franco (Oz the Great and Powerful).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the always lovely Winona Ryder to talk about her work on The Iceman. The Oscar-nominee discussed the new movie, how familiar she was with the true story of Richard Kuklinski before she began filming, her challenging role and the real life person it was based on, and working opposite fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Shannon.

Actress Natalie Martinez first gained attention for her leading role opposite action star Jason Statham in Death Race, but has recently earned critical acclaim for her performance in two gritty action thrillers. The first was for her role in last year’s cop drama End of Watch, the second came earlier this year in director Allen Hughes’ crime noir film Broken City starring Mark Wahlberg, which will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning April 30th. 

In Broken City Martinez plays Natalie Brown, the actress girlfriend of ex-cop-turned-private eye Billy Taggart (Wahlberg). Early in the film, Taggart is arrested for the murder of the man who raped and killed Natalie’s 16-year-old sister. His police Captain (Jeffrey Wright) and the Mayor (Russell Crowe) decide to help Taggart by eliminating the evidence against him, making the murder look like self-defense, yet forcing him to leave his position with the police in shame. The film’s story begins when seven years later the Mayor asks Billy to return the favor and investigate his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones), who he believes is cheating on him. However, Taggart soon realized that things are not as they seem and the Mayor may be involved in several crimes himself. Meanwhile, the years of guilt start to weigh heavy on Billy and begin to tear a riff in his relationship with Natalie, who is still haunted by the ghost of her sister and is trying to move on with her own life. 

I recently had a chance to speak with actress Natalie Martinez about her work on Broken City, as well as her new TV series Under the Dome based on the novel by Stephen King. The up and coming young actress discussed Broken City, her character, working with actor/producer Mark Wahlberg, director Allen Hughes, her favorite cop genre movies, what she looks for when choosing a role, Under the Dome, her character on the show, and working with producers Stephen King and Steven Spielberg. 

Opening in Los Angeles and New York theaters on May 3rd, and currently available on VOD is the new drama Generation Um... from director/writer Mark Mann (Missed Connections). The film features superstar actor Keanu Reeves (The Matrix trilogy, Speed, Point Break), as well as Adelaide Clemens (Silent Hill: Revelation 3D), and Bojana Novakovic (Edge of Darkness).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Keanu Reeves, as well as director/writer Mark Mann to talk about their work on Generation Um.... The veteran actor discussed why this character is similar to some of his past roles, how it fits into his "Slacker Cannon," his intense preparation for all his films, specifically what he did to prepare for this movie, actually operating a camera for many of the film's scenes, and why he calls the project "Apocalyptic Art with Hope," while the filmmaker explained the meaning of the film's unique title, and why New York City itself plays such an important role in the movie. 

Opening in theaters on May 3rd is the new crime thriller from director/co-writer Ariel Vromen (Danika) entitled The Iceman, which is based on the life of notorious Mafia hitman Richard Kuklinski. The film features an incredible ensemble of actors that includes Academy Award-nominees Michael Shannon (Man of Steel), and Winona Ryder (Star Trek), as well as Chris Evans (The Avengers), Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), David Schwimmer (Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted), Stephen Dorff (Immortals), Robert Davi (Die Hard), and Academy Award-nominee James Franco (Oz the Great and Powerful).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Shannon to talk about his work on The Iceman. The Oscar-nominee discussed the new movie, his challenging role, how familiar he was with the real life of Richard Kuklinski before he began filming, why he wanted to be involved in the project, and his character's complex duality. 

Opening in theaters on April 26th is the new wedding comedy The Big Wedding from writer and director Justin Zackham (The Bucket List). The film truly stars an all-star cast that includes Academy Award-winners Robert De Niro (Freelancers), Diane Keaton (Darling Companion), Susan Sarandon (Cloud Atlas), and Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting), as well as Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up), Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables), Topher Grace (The Double), and Ben Barnes (Killing Bono).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down with writer/director Justin Zackham to talk about his work on The Big Wedding. The popular filmmaker discussed his new movie, the French film that inspired it, working with the impressive cast, Diane Keaton and Robert De Niro's process, his favorite scene in the movie, if Katherine Heigl or Robin Williams were concerned about appearing in yet another wedding film after making 27 Dresses and License to Wed, respectively, and watching Williams impressive improvisational skills on set. 

Movie journalists gotta stick together!

The online journalist community was shocked last week when news hit that one of our own had been stricken with a life threatening disease. While covering CinemaCon in Las Vegas last week, ComingSoon.net film critic and reporter Ed Douglas became quite ill, but didn't think it was anything to be concerned about.

He went to the ER as a precaution, but didn't think it was anything serious. He believed he'd be released shortly after arriving and then would go back to covering the event. However, that wasn't the case.

The situation was much more severe than he realized. Ed was diagnosed with acute leukemia and has been recently transferred to a cancer treatment center in Columbus, Ohio where he can be closer to his 80-year-old mom, who is trying to take care of him.

While Ed has worked tirelessly for over a decade as a full time film critic and journalist, and has devoted his life to the profession, much like millions of people in this great country of ours - he is without insurance.  

The health care debate is often discussed in the news and political forums, but it has never hit so close to home until now.

The situation is maddening, frustrating, and just crazy, but there is something you can do about it! A fund has been set up to help Ed with his medical costs during these trying times, and you can donate here.

Opening in theaters on April 26th is the new comedy/drama Arthur Newman from first time director Dante Ariola. The film stars Academy Award-winner Colin Firth (The King's Speech), Emily Blunt (Looper), and Anne Heche (That's What She Said). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Colin Firth and Emily Blunt to talk about their work on Arthur Newman. The two actors discussed their new film, portraying characters that pretend to be other people, why they are trying to escape from their lives, how they bond with each other, and their lack of rehearsal time on set.

Opening in theaters on April 24th is the new drama At Any Price from director and co-writer Ramin Bahrani (Chop Shop). The film stars an excellent cast that includes Zac Efron (The Lorax), Dennis Quaid (The Words, TV's Vegas), Heather Graham (Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer), Kim Dickens (Footloose), Red West (Safe Haven), and Clancy Brown (John Dies at the End).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with director/co-writer Ramin Bahrani, as well as Dennis Quaid to talk about their work on At Any Price. The accomplished filmmaker discussed balancing the movie's comedic and dramatic tones, an audience's unexpected reaction at a recent screening, and casting Zac Efron, while the veteran actor talked about navigating the film's two distinctive tones, his admiration for Efron, not needing to give the young actor any advice, and which he prefers doing more - television, big budget films, or independent movies.

Available for digital download beginning April 22nd, as well as Blu-ray and DVD May 7th is the hit action film Jack Reacher, which stars Tom Cruise and is based on the popular series of novels by author Lee Child. The film was written and directed by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects) and in addition to Cruise features an excellent cast that includes Rosamund Pike (An Education), David Oyeleowo (Middle of Nowhere), Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard), Academy Award-nominee Richard Jenkins (The Company You Keep), Academy Award-winner Robert Duvall (Apocalypse Now), and acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog (The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to travel to Paramount Pictures' backlot in Los Angeles, California to talk with Fight Coordinator Robert Alonzo about Jack Reacher and even learn a fight sequence from the film. The accomplished Fight Coordinator discussed the movie, working with director Christopher McQuarrie, choosing the Keysi Fight Method, rehearsing with Tom Cruise, and choreographing the film's bar fight scene, as well as teaching Philbrick a fight sequence and if IAR's Managing Editor now has the skills to actually handle himself in a real life fight situation.