Articles by Beverly Cohn
Andy Garcia & Danny Pino – Interviewed about Talk About ACROSS THE LINE: The Exodus of Charlie Wright
Andy Garcia is one of Hollywood’s most respected and talented actors having starred in an array of successful films
Andy Garcia Interview - Up Close And Personal
The first time I saw Andy Garcia was in “The Untouchables” and I remember being mesmerized by the young actor who lit up the screen with his compelling presence
Malibu Grapes Review - A Fun Wine Tasting Tour
Ask anyone about Malibu, California and they will probably mention that it’s the home of movie stars, beautiful beaches with golden haired surfers riding the Pacific Ocean waves, or the devastating mudslides or fires that endanger or destroy multi-million dollar homes
Interview with Wazuzu Executive Chef Jet Tila - Local Chef Cooks His Way To The Top
Jet Tila is the Executive Chef of the beautiful Wazuzu restaurant at the Encore, Las Vegas, the signature resort in the Wynn collection. He is a rising star and expert in Pan-Asian cuisine. Your reporter recently sat down with this young, successful chef for an exclusive interview
The American Red Cross of Santa Monica 'Red Tie Affair' 2011 Honors the Humanitarian Spirit
In what is clearly one of the most prominent social events of the season, The American Red Cross of Santa Monica held its annual, glittering Red Tie Affair on Saturday, April 9 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Ed Harris Interview – A Hollywood Treasure
Ed Harris is recognized as one of the most gifted actors of our time. His body of work includes some of Hollywood’s most memorable films, three of which are on the American Film Institute’s “100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Times:” “A Beautiful Mind,”
Jim Sturgess Interview – Up Close and Personal
Jim Sturgess is a young British actor who has racked up credits on British television and cinema
Interview With Dennis Quaid - Up Close and Personal With Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid has the ‘right stuff’ and has been an award-winning film star for decades
Liv Tyler Interview - Up Close and Personal With Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler is no stranger to the big screen having established herself as a talented actress as a half-elven maiden in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy that catapulted her into an international star
Rainn Wilson and Director James Gunn Interview - A "Super" Interview of Great Comedic Proportions
Actor and comedian Rainn Wilson is primarily known for his role as Dwight, the paper salesman on the American version of “The Office” for which he was an Emmy nominee twice
Ellen Page Interview - A Moment with Ellen Page
Born in Nova Scotia, Halifax, Ellen Page’s breakout role was in “Hard Candy,” a story about a young woman who entraps a pedophile and the physical and psychological damage she inflicts upon him
"33 Variations" Review at the Ahmanson - Miss Jane Fonda Graces the Ahmanson Stage in “33 Variations”
There was something extra special about this particular opening night at the Ahmanson. The excitement was palpable as Hollywood stars, including the indomitable Cher, showed up to support one of America’s most accomplished actresses – Miss Jane Fonda
THEATRE REVIEW - The Break of Noon
Opening on the heels of the recent massacre in Tucson, Arizona, Neil LaBute’s “The Break of Noon” is especially timely as it shines a light on one man’s coping mechanism in the aftermath of the mass murder in his office resulting in the loss of 37 lives
Spirit Awards Review 2011 - On The Beach With Film Independent’s Spirit Awards
“Oklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plain…
…When the wind comes right behind the rain…”
Of course, these are lyrics from the wonderful musical “Oklahoma” and can easily be applied to the weather conditions greeting the 26th edition of Film Independent’s Spirit Awards
Arthur Miller’s “Broken Glass” Review - On Stage at the Pico Playhouse
In these times of two or three line Facebook postings, abbreviated Twitter tweets, fast foods, sitcoms that toss commercials in your face every fifteen minutes, and an expectation of instant gratification where we are instructed to “cut to the chase”
A Moment With Katharine Ross, Drake Hogestyn, and Diane Namm
Katharine Ross is one of America’s national treasures having acted in two of the most famous films ever made – “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” and “The Graduate,” from which the Simon & Garfunkel song “Mrs. Robinson” hit #1 on Billboard
The Boys Next Door Theater Review - An On Stage Revival at the Santa Monica Promenade Playhouse
Tom Griffin’s poignant “The Boys Next Door,” a revival on stage at the Santa Monica Promenade Playhouse, is the story of four mentally challenged men who live together in a shared apartment and how they interact with the world around them
Los Angeles Irish Film Festival Review - Giggles, Laughs, and Tears
The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Irish Film Festival, compiled by Lisa McLaughlin-Strassman and Juli C. Laselle, took place last weekend
Steve Stajich’s The Imp Theatre Review – Playing at The Fanatic Salon
Steve Stajich’s The Imp, presented by Bigfoot and the Fanatic Salon in Culver City, not only hits the mark, but goes well beyond any inherent limitations
Pat Boone Interview - Up Close and Very Personal - 1 of 2
Whatever your musical tastes were back in the late 50s and early 60s, there’s no denying the extraordinary success of Pat Boone
Pat Boone Interview - Up Close and Very Personal - 2 of 2
This portion of the exclusive, deeply personal interview with the iconic Pat Boone focuses on his career and family challenges, as well as his future personal and professional plans
ALL MY SONS - Theatre Review
Arthur Miller’s classic, All My Sons, at the Ruskin Group Theatre, is an intense story about a family caught up in living a big lie as a consequence of corporate greed
America Ferrera Interview - Ugly Betty Grows Up
America Ferrera has finally left Ugly Betty behind her and one could consider her work in The Dry Land as her most adult, dramatic acting job to date
Vincent Cassel Interview - An Inside Look at the Life and Times of a Notorious French Gangster
Vincent Cassel is a French actor who has appeared in over twenty-five films in France and the United States but he has not been a highly recognizable actor to American audiences
Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Review - The Ford Amphitheatre Presents an Evening of Movie Music by Jewish Composers
With soaring Cyprus trees framing the intimate Ford Amphitheatre stage, over 1,000 devoted fans gathered to hear the well-known Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
Ryan Piers Williams & Ryan O’Nan Interview - Discussion On The Effects of War On Returning Vets As Depicted in The Dry Land
Ryan O’Nan is basically an unknown with mostly television credits in his relatively short career. But watch out
Taylor Hackford Interview - An Inside Look At the Filming of The Love Ranch
Taylor Hackford has directed some of Hollywood’s most outstanding films including The Devil’s Advocate, An Officer and a Gentleman, White Nights, Dolores Claiborne, and Proof of Life
Four Places Play Review - The Challenge of Dealing With Aging Parents
Four Places by Joel Drake Johnson is a slice of life drama, best described in the Paddy Chayefsky tradition of “kitchen drama”
OPUS Play Review At The Fountain Theatre - The Life And Times Of A String Quartet
Opus is the story of the Lazara String Quartet, a fictional high-profile ensemble preparing for a White House performance
Thurgood Play Review - Laurence Fishburne Recreates The Life & Times of the Famed Jurist
This powerful play, written by George Stevens, Jr., and directed with the utmost of delicate skill by Leonard Foglia, is a 95-minute monologue and was recently performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington D.C
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