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.

La Bamba Remake Being Developed by Sony

©Courtesy of Columbia Pictures Sony Pictures and Mucho Mas Media are working together to develop a remake of the musical film, La Bamba. Like its 1987 Golden Globe-nominated predecessor, the upcoming remake will be based on the life of the rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens, Variety is reporting. Luis Valdez, the writer and director of…

Chris Pratt Was Cast in Canceled Field of Dreams TV Series

©Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom Chris Pratt was originally cast in the television adaption of the acclaimed baseball fantasy film, Field of Dreams. The Saturn Award-nominated actor was presumably set to play Ray Kinsella, who Kevin Costner portrayed in the movie, according to Puck. However, Pratt abruptly dropped out of the television series, which has…

Glen Powell Poses In Chad Powers’ First Look Image

Hulu has released first look images of Glen Powell in character as quarterback Russ Holliday for the upcoming comedy series, Chad Powers, Deadline is reporting. The new set photos come as the SAG Award-winning actor continues to film the upcoming project. The pictures, which ESPN also shared on Instagram, highlight Powell’s complete physical transformation, which…

One Piece Season 2 Casts Katey Sagal and Mark Harelik

Katey Sagal and Mark Harelik,©Courtesy of Netflix Katey Sagal and Mark Harelik have been cast in the upcoming second season of Netflix’s fantasy adventure series, One Piece. The performers will play crucial roles in the sophomore season of the live-action adaptation; the actress will portray Dr. Kureha, while the actor will star as Dr. Hiriluk,…

100 Indie Directors Reveal Their Favorite 2000s Movies

To celebrate the ending of 2000s Week, IndieWire asked over 100 indie filmmakers to share their favorite movies of the first decade of the 21st century. The list comes after the website’s staff ranked their 100 preferred films of the aughts, as well as such other categories as the decade’s greatest performances, scores, anime and…

Darren Aronofsky’s Plans to Direct the DCU’s ‘Plastic Man’ Resurface

Darren Aronofsky is once again in discussions with James Gunn to direct a Plastic Man film for the DCU. A listing on Production Weekly has The Whale filmmaker listed as the helmer behind the anticipated superhero big screen adaptation. The news comes after DCULeaks previously shared the announcement earlier this year that Aronofsky was being considered by…

The Notebook and Gloria Star Gena Rowlands Dies at 94

Courtesy of Love Streams, MGM/UA Gena Rowlands, a multiple Emmy winner whose captivating work in A Woman Under the Influence and as the elder and dementia-ridden Allie in The Notebook also moved moviegoers, died Wednesday surrounded by family at her home in Indian Wells, CA. She was 94, Deadline is reporting. No cause of death…

Jackpot!: Press Conference with Awkwafina, John Cena, Simu Liu, Paul Feig

Photo by Daniel McFadden/IMAGE COURTESY OF AMAZON MGM STUDIOS – © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC Awkwafina is learning that possessing the winning lottery ticket will lead to her admission to a different type of lifestyle. However, she learns that such a change in her financial fate isn’t a positive one the new action comedy, Jackpot!….

Christine Vachon Talks Joaquin Phoenix Exiting Gay Romance Film

Christine Vachon, a producer working on director Todd Haynes‘ untitled gay romance movie, has chinned in on the status of the feature. She shared on social media this weekend that the situation has been “a nightmare.” Her update comes after the drama’s lead actor, Joaquin Phoenix, abruptly left the production last week, according to The…

NYAFF : Carefree Days is a Testament to People’s Vulnerabilities

Photo: © Shanghai Film (Group) Co., Ltd.; Chips Pictures Embracing humor and resilience during their time of despair proves the versatility of a seemingly jovial but ultimately strong-willed, person. That’s certainly true for actress Lyu Xingchen’ protagonist of Xu Lingling in the new drama, Carefree Days. The new movie, which is presented in Chinese with…