The LEE STRASBERG Theatre & Film Institute, one of the most prestigious acting schools for theater and film students in the world, has sponsored Cinema Without Borders Awards at a plethora of different film festivals and events. The most recent of these occasions is the Cinema Without Borders and Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute’s “Young Acting Talent Award”, given to Golsa Nesari. The Iranian-born actress, also a recent “Queen of the Universe” winner in addition to her Top 10 finish at the Miss Universe pageant, received a certificate for an upcoming Method Acting Intensive provided by The Lee Strasberg…
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Azadeh Ghotbi is an international artist in the literal sense:; She was born in Iran, studied at Brown University and at INSEAD, lived most of her life in France & the U.S., and is currently based in Germany. Azadeh, an innovative painter, has had over 21 group and solo exhibitions of her work around the world. Last month, I had the opportunity of interviewing her over the phone for CWB. Bijan Tehrani: Looking at your paintings, I find a lot of similarities between all of the paintings but at the same time, like members of a family, they have their…
Germany may have lost its bid for best foreign language film at the Oscars this year (though The White Ribbon did conquer that category at the Golden Globes), but on their home turf, German films seem to be winning all kinds of attention. At the recently wrapped Berlin International Film Festival, for example, German entries were front and center once again, nabbing no less than 7 of the festival’s 26 competition slots thanks largely to the programming moxie of Dieter Kosslick, the Barnum & Bailey-inspired film promoter and artistic director of the festival for the past nine years. “It has…
Almost any veteran of the European film festival circuit knows of Ron and Dorothea Holloway, and if they don’t they should. As journalists, critics, publishers and filmmakers over the past 30-odd years, they’re Berlin’s longest-running co-production, a husband and wife team devoted to discovering and encouraging the art and appreciation of international cinema. Since 1979, they have written and published their small, well-respected English-language magazine on German cinema, Kino, with a razor-thin staff and a loyal group of supporters, including some impressive advertisers. It says a lot about the esteem the German establishment holds them in – not to mention…
“Another successful Grammy night!” is what we said as we clinked our glasses after the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. For most in the music industry, the Grammys mark the end of the “music year.” Awards night is sort of like our New Year’s Eve. I might rest or travel the immediate Monday after, but starting Tuesday morning its work on new songs for next year and starting on the process for the latest release for the upcoming Latin Grammys.This year’s Grammy Awards were slightly different than before. For starters, there was a dress code to prevent sexy outfits! I’m not…
Noël Coward’s comedy classic FALLEN ANGELS. Directed by Art Manke, performances will be on Pasadena Playhouse stage through February 24. “This Noël Coward comedy is a light-hearted and delightful way to start the New Year,” said Playhouse Artistic Director Sheldon Epps. “Art Manke has brought together a cast with the requisite wit, charm and cleverness to deliver this winning play in great style.” “I’m delighted to be returning to The Pasadena Playhouse, where I’ve had the privilege of directing two other Noël Coward plays (his masterpiece, Private Lives, and the American premiere of Star Quality) and Somerset Maugham’s The Constant…
Cinema Without Borders critics strongly recommend Shirley Valentine on stage now at Falcon Theatre. DeeDee Rescher at this one-woman show is amazing, she is super funny and manages to entertain the audience for more whole length of the show. Shirley Valentine written by Willy Russell and directed by Andrew Barnicle is a well thought and masterfuly directed show. Shirley Valentine the fourth production of the Falcon Theatre’s 2012-2013 Subscription Season. This critically acclaimed Tony-nominated one-woman show stars DeeDee Rescher, who is best known for her comedy work on screen in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and King of Queens, but was…
On Friday, February 1, 2013 at 7:30pm, Theatre Raymond Kabbaz will present Traverse, an inventive dance, live music and theatre mash-up from the French performance company Arcos. The physical and musical production takes one man’s boring daily household routine and explodes it into a magnificent spectacle of choreography and percussion, suitable for audiences of all ages. Traver se was created in 2011 by Thomas Guerry, a dancer and choreographer, in collaboration with Camille Rocailleux, a percussionist, pianist, and composer. All ages are welcome. Tickets cost $30 ($15 for students with ID) and are available at Vendini. The event is supported…
This Mother’s Life reads like a deeply personal account of a year in a woman’s life. But it is, in fact, fiction. It reveals the passion, commitment, and daily challenges in the life of every mother, professional woman and citizen. This Mother’s Life (Infinity Publishing) is written as a daily journal, exploring topics as wide-ranging as politics, religion, relationships and divorce.Nina Mohadjer chose to write a novel instead of an autobiography because in many ways, the life she chose to portray is one common to every working mom. “This character doesn’t have a name because I would like to have…
Falcon Theatre has I Ought To Be In Pictures written by Neil Simon and directed by Gregg W. Brevoort on stage now and the show will continue in Falcon theatre until November 11. This classic family tale told with Neil Simon’s signature comedic wit stars Kelly Hare (Franklin & Bash, The New Adventures of Old Christine), Genevieve Joy (Sensing Murder, My HBO Special) and Robert Wuhl (Arli$$, Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl, Batman). It’s 1980 and struggling screenwriter Herbert Tucker suddenly finds his estranged 19-year-old daughter Libby has hitchhiked to Hollywood and landed on his doorstep. After sixteen years…