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Karen Benardello

Karen Benardello
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As a life-long fan of films and television shows, and an endless passion for writing, Karen Benardello decided to combine the two for a career. She graduated from New York's LIU Post with a B.F.A in Journalism, Print and Electronic in 2008. Karen has since been working in the press in New York City, including interviewing film and television casts and crews, writing movie and television news articles and reviewing films and televisions series. Some of her highlights include attending such local events as the Tribeca Film Festival, the New York Film Festival and New York Comic-Con, as well as traveling across North America to attend such festivals as the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW and the Toronto International Film Festival. She has been a member of the Women Film Critics Circle since 2012, and the New York Film Critics Online since 2019.
As a life-long fan of films and television shows, and an endless passion for writing, Karen Benardello decided to combine the two for a career. She graduated from New York's LIU Post with a B.F.A in Journalism, Print and Electronic in 2008. Karen has since been working in the press in New York City, including interviewing film and television casts and crews, writing movie and television news articles and reviewing films and televisions series. Some of her highlights include attending such local events as the Tribeca Film Festival, the New York Film Festival and New York Comic-Con, as well as traveling across North America to attend such festivals as the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW and the Toronto International Film Festival. She has been a member of the Women Film Critics Circle since 2012, and the New York Film Critics Online since 2019.
NYCC: Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 / Interview with Actor Michael C. Hall and Actress Uma Thurman
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NYCC: Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 / Interview with Actor Michael C. Hall and Actress Uma Thurman

Two decades ago, audiences were introduced to the world’s most compelling serial killer on the acclaimed crime drama series, Dexter. Now, the anti-hero’s legacy continues to grow on the anticipated second season of Dexter: Resurrection. Blending psychological suspense, dark humor, and a chilling exploration of justice, morality and the darkness beneath everyday life, the franchise remains compelling with…

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The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs
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TIFF / The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs: Exclusive Interview with Directors Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi

©Courtesy of TIFF In the new documentary, The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs, celebrated Indigenous Shipibo-Conibo artist Sara Flores confronts the excesses of Western culture. As her visibility grows, she also finds herself increasingly engaged with environmental destruction and the struggle for Indigenous land rights. Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi wrote and directed the film….

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NYFF/Tender Loving Care Review: Mike Leigh’s Quiet Masterpiece of Human Frailty
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NYFF/Tender Loving Care Review: Mike Leigh’s Quiet Masterpiece of Human Frailty

©Courtesy of the NYFF Mike Leigh has spent decades proving that catastrophe does not require an explosion. Sometimes, it is simply getting through a seemingly ordinary Tuesday. In the writer-director’s latest project, Tender Loving Care, that modest catastrophe becomes the movie’s entire subject. The filmmaker’s latest dramedy stars Kate O’Flynn in the lead role. She’s…

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Paper Tiger
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NYFF/Paper Tiger Review: Adam Driver Anchors Slow-Burn Thriller

©Courtesy of the NYFF Simmering family trauma, buried resentment and the lasting consequences of violence drive the most intriguing and atmospheric crime dramas. Paper Tiger is one such film that turns those themes into a slow-burning story filled with brooding suspense and emotional tension. Rather than relying on constant action, the feature finds drama in…

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Everytime
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NYFF: Everytime is a Haunting Meditation on Grief, Memory and Reality

ⓒCourtesy of The New York Film Festival The most influential psychologically intimate films begin with the deceptive familiarity of close relationships. They eventually go on to reveal how grief and memory can gradually destabilize people’s sense of reality. The new drama, Everytime, does just that with its character-driven, observational story. The movie quietly infuses a…

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High Value Target : The Hunt for Saddam
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High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam: A Gripping Political Thriller Built on Human Conflict

ⓒCourtesy of TNT At their core, the most captivating historical thrillers explore power, uncertainty, truth and the consequences of political decisions. TNT’s new limited series, High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam, does just that by examining how intelligence can shape history when assumptions collide with incomplete or conflicting information. The show’s eight episodes also…

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Fall 2 : Deadpoint
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Fall 2: Deadpoint Movie Review: A Vertigo-Inducing Survival Thriller

ⓒCourtesy of Lionsgate The most daring survival thrillers thrive on a potent combination of fear, isolation, resilience and the human instinct to overcome impossible circumstances. The new movie, Fall 2: Deadpoint, does just that, turning extreme climbing into a metaphor for confronting fear and pushing beyond perceived limits. The film serves as a sequel to the…

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Insidious: Out of the Further Review – A Chilling, Emotionally Charged Return to the Otherworldly Dimension
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Insidious: Out of the Further Review – A Chilling, Emotionally Charged Return to the Otherworldly Dimension

ⓒCourtesy of Sony Pictures The fear of losing loved ones, the emotional scars of past trauma and the sacrifices parents make to protect their children have always defined the Insidious franchise. The series’ latest entry, Insidious: Out of the Further, transforms those universal themes into a gripping supernatural nightmare that balances heartfelt emotion with relentless…

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Paw Patrol
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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Review: A Fun, Colorful Adventure Full of Teamwork and Action

ⓒCourtesy of Paramount Pictures Teamwork, courage, compassion, and the importance of using individual strengths for the greater good are at the heart of any worthwhile family adventure. That’s certainly true for the search and rescue dogs that make up the titular group in the beloved PAW Patrol franchise. The series’ latest film sequel, PAW Patrol: The…

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‘One Night Only’ Review: Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner’s Chemistry Shines in Charming Romantic Comedy
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‘One Night Only’ Review: Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner’s Chemistry Shines in Charming Romantic Comedy

Romantic comedies thrive on irresistible chemistry, heartfelt emotion and memorable characters. One Night Only delivers all three with effortless charm. Directed and produced by Will Gluck from a screenplay by Travis Braun, the film offers an inventive twist on familiar genre conventions. Its alternate version of New York feels imaginative without becoming distracting. More importantly,…

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