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.

Widow’s Bay Anchors the Art of Eerie Comedy and Atmosphere

©Courtesy of Apple TV+ There’s a unique kind of tonal development that very few modern shows manage to master: balancing uncanny comedy with eerie absurd humor. The new horror dramedy show, Widow’s Bay, not only commands it, but does so with a quiet confidence that makes the whole thing feel effortless. The series hails from…

Michael B. Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie to Adapt Battlefield Video Game

©Courtesy of DICF Michael B. Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie are teaming up to adapt Electronic Arts’ blockbuster video game franchise, Battlefield, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is already generating such intense industry interest that it could become one of the most competitive film deals of the year. Fresh off winning his first Academy…

American Solitaire: Q&A with Director Aaron Davidman and Actors Joshua Close, Gilbert Owour and Joanne Kelly

©Courtesy of Complexity Pictures In an era defined by division and relentless opinions, some of the most unifying films take a different approach – they’re rooted in reflection and human connection. The new drama, American Solitaire, explores the emotional aftermath of violence through an intimate, character-driven lens. The movie resists offering easy answers, instead creating…

Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool May No Longer Lead Solo MCU Films

Ryan Reynolds has offered a new update on the future of Deadpool in the Marvel Studios universe. During an interview with Today, the Golden Globe-nominated actor said the character may be heading in a different direction. The wisecracking antihero may no longer be the main attraction. Deadpool & Wolverine grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide and…

Over Your Dead Body: Interview with Director Jorma Taccone

©Independent Film company Connecting with fellow filmmakers in Hollywood can at times reflect real-life personal relationships. Movie collaborators and romantic partners often say they’re going to work together to accomplish a shared goal. However, those plans often don’t end up getting accomplished. That’s certainly the case for the filmmaker protagonist and his actress wife in…

SXSW : Exclusive Video Interview: Director Vicky Jewson on Pretty Lethal

©Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Check out more of our YouTube Channel  Blending classical dance elegance with visceral scares, the new film Pretty Lethal delivers a bold new entry in the action thriller genre. Set against a haunting backdrop, the movie reimagines ballerinas as warriors, transforming discipline and precision into deadly force. Driven by a…

You, Me & Tuscany: Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page Shine in Visually Stunning Rom-Com

©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Rom-coms often prioritize immersive atmosphere over narrative originality, a familiar weakness of the genre. You, Me & Tuscany follows this pattern to a degree, offering a story to audiences that they will find predictable. But the film ultimately redeems itself through its rich visuals and the understated chemistry between its leads, Halle…

Dylan Clark Signs on to Direct Lionsgate and Blumhouse’s The Blair Witch Project Reboot

©Courtesy of Artisan Entertainment Two years after Lionsgate and Blumhouse announced their collaboration on a new installment in The Blair Witch Project franchise, the long-gestating reboot is finally moving forward.  Industry insider Daniel Richtman reports that filmmaker Dylan Clark will direct the project. The rising talent, who’s known for his short film work and upcoming…

Scream 8 in Development at Spyglass with Zuckerman Sisters Writing

Spyglass Media Group is officially moving forward with the eighth installment of the long-running Scream franchise, Deadline is reporting. The production company is bringing in new creative voices to shape the next chapter of the iconic slasher series. Spyglass has hired sisters Lilla Zuckerman and Nora Zuckerman to write the screenplay for Scream 8, marking a…

SXSW 2026 / Normal: Director Ben Wheatley, Writer Derek Kolstad, Producer Marc Provissiero, and Actor Bob Odenkirk Interview

Combining grit, gunfire and a morally tangled hero can powerfully reimagine the classic Western genre through a modern, kinetic lens. That’s certainly true with the upcoming action-thriller, Normal, in which justice is messy, violence is unpredictable and nothing is quite as ordinary as it seems. The new film is the latest pairing between actor Bob…