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.

‘Purple Rain’ Being Adapted Into a Broadway Stage Musical

A new Broadway stage adaptation of Prince‘s critically acclaimed Purple Rain film is currently in development. The upcoming play will be based on the movie’s original screenplay, which was written by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn, Variety is reporting. The stage version of the Oscar-winning film will feature the iconic music of Prince and a…

‘Barbie’ Belongs to Adapted Screenplay Category Is Insulting Says Judd Apatow

@Photo by Suzie Hanover – © 2012 – Universal Pictures Judd Apatow has shared his disagreement with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ (AMPAS) decision to include Barbie in the adapted screenplay Oscar category rather than the original screenplay race. The comedy’s script, which was co-written by director Greta Gerwig and her husband, Noah…

Julia Garner Cast In Universal’s ‘Wolf Man’ Remake

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Cruella 2 Gets Long-Awaited Update From Emma Stone

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Night Swim/ A Refreshing Take on a Character-Driven Genre Story

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The Iron Claw: Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Sean Durkin

© House Claw LLC. The most powerful sports films not only focus on the glory of winning, but also celebrate self-discovery and camaraderie. The new biographical drama, The Iron Claw, is one such feature; it thrives on chronicling how the famed Von Erich family embraced a high flying rock and roll lifestyle in Texas wrestling in…

Tom Wilkinson, Star of “The Full Monty,” Has Died at 75

@Photo by Laurie Sparham – © 2016 Bleecker Street Tom Wilkinson, who’s known for starring in such films as The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and Shakespeare in Love, died today unexpectedly in his home. The two-time Oscar-nominated actor was 75. His cause of death was not immediately released. The news was confirmed by Wilkinson’s publicist Nancy…

Prime Video Will Begin Including Ads In January 2024 Alongside Ad-Free Option

Prime Video will begin including ads on its platform on January 29, 2024, The Verge is reporting. However, the popular streaming platform will also offer subscribers an ad-free option for an extra $2.99 per month in the U.S. Customers can pre-register for the monthly ad-free option but won’t be billed until the launch of the…

The Color Purple: Fantasia Barrino Leads Empowering Musical Update

@Courtesy of Warner Brothers Losing love can lead to harrowing heartbreak, but finding inner strength and resilience can guide people to eventually rediscover endearment and joy. Celie Harris-Johnson, the protagonist of the successful The Color Purple franchise, certainly knows that pain in the new screen adaptation. Torn apart from her sister and her children in…

Jo Koy to Host 2024 Golden Globe Awards Ceremony

@Easter Sunday Comedian Jo Koy has signed on to host the upcoming 81st Golden Globe Awards ceremony, Deadline is reporting. The job will mark his first time hosting a major awards show. The announcement of the entertainer’s role of Golden Globes host comes after he broke sales records on his Funny Is Funny World Tour….