Articles by Beverly Cohn

Special Olympics Southern California - Holding Its 15th Annual Pier del Sol Event on the Santa Monica Pier

The Pier del Sol’s annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC,) the world’s largest sports organization offering year-round training programs, and competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Jane Fonda in the Court of Public Opinion - On Stage At the Edgemar Center for the Arts

In an effort to set the record straight, writer-director Terry Jastrow researched that period and tried to interview people who were directly affected by her activities, including war veterans, most of whom refused to cooperate

Topher Grace Interview - Up Close and Personal

Topher Grace’s foray into show business began at the ripe old age of 20 at which time he was a student at USC. He was cast in “That 70s Show” and thus embarked on the road to a successful acting career.

Exclusive Interview with Martin Sheen Part 1- Up Close and Personal Intimate Talk on “The Way,” Career, Family, and James Dean

Martin Sheen is one of America’s most talented and revered treasures who moves seamlessly from film, to television, to stage

Emilio Estevez Interview - Emilio's Take On His Career and His Latest Film “The Way,” Starring His Dad, Martin Sheen

Estevez’s latest film is “The Way,” an inspirational, poignant film, beautifully written and directed, and stars Martin Sheen as Tom, an ophthalmologist who lives a very cushy, insulated California life

Anne Archer Interview – Up Close and Personal

Anne Archer has been one of Hollywood’s favorite on-screen wives.She currently plays Jane Fonda in “Jane Fonda in the Court of Public Opinion,” a play written and directed by Terry Jastrow, on stage at the Edgemar Center for the Arts

Martin Sheen Interview Part 2- Up Close and Very Personal: Intimate Talk on Faith, Activism, Marriage, and Frank Sinatra

In Part 2 of this deeply personal interview, Sheen candidly discusses his spiritual re-awakening and the responsibilities it created. The following conversation was conducted in the Tavis Smiley Green Room and has been edited for print purposes

New Jerusalem - The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27,1656

West Coast Jewish Theatre’s production of David Ives’ brilliant, exquisitely written “New Jerusalem,” on stage at the Pico Playhouse, is pure theatrical and intellectual magic

Up Close and Personal With Rade Šerbedžija and Goran Kostić Co-Stars - Angelina Jolie’s “In The Land of Blood and Honey”

Born in Bunic (Korenica) in 1946, Šerbedžija graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb and has gone on to become one of the greatest Croatian stage and screen actors

Sam Worthington Interview - Musings on Actor Responsibility, Weird Phobias and “Avatar 2”

“Man On A Ledge,” directed by Asger Leth, this is a caper movie with lots of plot twists and turns. The cast includes Ed Harris, Edward Burns, Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, Titus Welliver, Genesis Rodriguez, and Kyra Sedgwick

Edward Burns Interview - Up Close and Personal Frank Talk on His Life As Writer, Director, Actor, and Family Man

Die hard New Yorker Edward Burns recently sat down with a select group of journalists to discuss, among other topics, his latest film, “Man On A Ledge,” a fun pop-corn caper film loaded with interesting twists and turns.

Joseph Culp Interview - Frank Talk On Acting Technique, Growing Up With A Movie Star Parent, Marriage, and Healing Childhood Wounds

Santa Monica resident Joseph Culp grew up the son of Hollywood icon, Robert Culp. He has carved out a successful career as an actor, writer, and filmmaker

John Hawkes, Elizabeth Olsen, and Sarah Paulson Talk About Their Latest Film

“Martha Marcy May Marlene,” is a compelling psychological thriller that mines the depths of the cult experience of a young woman played by Elizabeth Olsen, who gives a break out, “Oscar buzz” performance as the troubled Martha.

Angelina Jolie Interview - Up Close and Personal - Frank Talk on Family Values and Her Humanitarianism

In Part 2 of the interview, Jolie talks in depth about her humanitarian awakening and how it impacts on her family

“Drive” and “The Descendants” - Score Top Honors at the Satellite Awards

Kicking off the awards season, under the leadership of President Mirjana Van Blaricom, the International Press Academy held its 16th Annual Satellite Awards™ on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California

Lisa See Interview - Thoughts on Women Through the Ages

See recently sat down with a select group of journalists to discuss the film “Snow Flower and the Hidden Fan” which was adapted for the screen from her novel

Li Bing Bing and Wendi Murdoch Interview

“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” is a visually stunning, epic film directed by Wayne Wang (“The Joy Luck Club”)

An Interview With Buck Brannaman - Robert Redford’s Horse Whisperer

For those of you who remember Robert Redford’s stunning portrayal of the magical horse whisperer in “The Horse Whisperer,” it will be a special treat to meet Buck Brannaman, the gentleman cowboy on whom Redford’s character was based

Superior Donuts Theater Review - Another Slam Dunk At The Geffen Playhouse

“Superior Donuts,” a superb script written by Tracy Letts, takes place in a family donut shop located in a run-down part of Chicago. The owner is the equally run-down Arthur Przybyszewski, brilliantly portrayed by Gary Cole

Extraordinary Chambers Theater Review - David Wiener World Premiere at The Geffen Playhouse

The world premiere of David Wiener’s “Extraordinary Chambers,” on stage at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, is a stunning fictional drama, directed with great skill by Pam MacKinnon, about a couple who visit Cambodia

Ewan McGregor Interview – Insights Into Acting, Taking Direction, and Relationships

When the award-winning actor Ewan McGregor was a young boy of six, he watched wide-eyed with amazement the dazzling performance by Alec Guinness in the role of Ben ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope”

Jodie Foster Interview – Thoughts on Directing, Acting, and Mel Gibson

Jodie Foster is one of Hollywood’s most respected and highest paid actors whose compelling performances have brought her Academy Awards and multiple nominations

Scarpetta (“Little Shoe”) Restaurant Review - A Good Fit at the Montage Beverly Hills

When award-winning chef Scott Conant opened his Scarpetta restaurant in New York‘s chic Meatpacking District in 2008, it received three-star reviews from The New York Times and New York magazines, both selected it as among the top ten new restaurants

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Interview – Thoughts on Character Development and Independent Filmmaking

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been in show business since he was three and has managed to gracefully transition from child star to young leading man

The Czech Republic Review – A Little Jewel, Part Two

Still smiling from the Renaissance dinner blast the night before, which you are encouraged to experience for yourself, we headed to Ponesice to visit the local distillery that produces plum, pear, apricot, carrot, honey, and black current spirits

The Czech Republic Review – A Little Jewel

The Czech Republic is a tiny jewel of a country that you could drive through in one day. Although Prague is the most popular destination, the rest of the country abounds in the most charming towns and villages that are packed with historic treasures

Interview with Orlando Bloom and Juliette Lewis - Thoughts on Career, Music, and Family

Orlando Bloom’s chiseled face first became familiar when he starred as Legolas Greenleaf in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy

Mark Ruffalo Interview - Thoughts on Acting, Directing, Family Life, & Stella Adler

Mark Ruffalo is a compelling actor who rivets your eyes to the screen no matter what character he is playing

Interview with AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton - AnnaSophia Robb & Bethany Hamilton Talk About Soul Surfer

Being an accomplished, competitive gymnast, as well as an award-winning dancer, might very easily have prepared her a bit for her role as Bethany Hamilton in “Soul Surfer,” the compelling true story of a teen surfer

Hoboken To Hollywood Theatre Review - A Journey Through the Great American Songbook,” is a Veritable Musical and Visual Treat

For lovers of Frank Sinatra, Big Band music, as well as a nostalgic glimpse into the earlier challenges of shooting a television show, Hoboken to Hollywood, billed as “A Journey Through the Great American Songbook,” is a veritable musical and visual treat

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