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.

‘The Matrix 5’ Being Written and Directed by Drew Goddard

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Drew Goddard has signed to to write and direct the fifth entry in the Matrix film franchise, alongside his producing partner, Sarah Esberg, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The sci-fi action movie series’ studio, Warner Bros., will be working on the project with Goddard, who previously helmed The Cabin in the…

‘X Files’ Creator Chris Carter Reflects on the Show’s Legacy and Conspiracies

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Josh O’Connor May Star in Luca Guadagnino’s Gay Romantic Film ‘Separate Rooms’

Photo by Des Willie/Des Willie/Netflix – © Netflix 2020, Inc Josh O’Connor is in discussions to star in Luca Guadagnino‘s latest drama, Separate Rooms, Variety is reporting. The movie will reunite the BAFTA Award-nominated British actor with the Venice Film Festival-winning Italian director; the performer is also starring in the filmmaker’s upcoming tennis love triangle feature…

Accidental Texan : Exclusive Interview with Director Mark Bristol

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is an Ambitious, Anime-inspired Live-Action Saga

Heeding the advice of their elders that they should accept their individuality and most valuable attributes is one of the most valuable lessons for the young characters – and audiences – of all family-friendly media. That beneficial advice is one of the most intriguing and beneficial attributes of the new Netflix action fantasy television series,…

Ordinary Angels: Interview with Producer Jon Berg

Photo by Lionsgate – © Lionsgate People overcoming their differences to selflessly help the greater good of their community shows their true integrity. The new drama, Ordinary Angels, is an inspirational retelling of a true story about the Schmitt family, which relies on the help of their neighbors in order to save their young sick daughter….

American Psycho Reboot  Reportedly Being Made by Lionsgate

Lionsgate is planning to make a modern-day reboot of American Psycho, and is currently searching for a writer to pen the new iteration, according to The Insneider. The reboot will update the satirical psychological horror film, which was set in the late 1980s and released in 2000, to more contemporary times. The original movie was…

Harry Potter Television Series Scheduled for 2026 Premiere on Max

© 2001 – Warner Bros. – All Rights Reserved The Harry Potter television series is set to make its debut on Max in 2026. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed the news during the company’s Q4 earnings financial call today, Variety is reporting. The television show is expected to span seven seasons. Each installment will…