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.

Film Review: Ray Romano Once Again Battles Family Drama with Relatable Humor in Feature Film Directorial Debut, ‘Somewhere in Queens’

Family gatherings can be a source of comfort and inspiration or tension-fueled conflict for many people. Parents often have aspirations for their children to lead the the life they deserve, while also wanting to celebrate their achievements, but the older generation’s expectations can hinder their descendants’ happiness. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is infusing his personal knowledge…

Jonathan Majors Parts Ways with Manager Entertainment 360 After Facing Domestic Violence Allegation

@Jonathan Majors Jonathan Majors has been dropped by his longtime talent manager, Entertainment 360. The company’s decision comes three weeks after the Magazine Dreams star was arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City, Deadline is reporting. Entertainment 360’s decision to part ways with the Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actor…

Disney Casts Kahiau Machado as Nani’s Love Interest David in ‘Lilo & Stitch’s Live-Action Adaptation

@Stitch and David Kawena in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2002) Disney has cast up-and-coming actor Kahiau Machado in the anticipated live-action remake of its acclaimed animated sci-fi comedy-drama, Lilo & Stitch. The newcomer is set to play David Kawena, Nani’s love interest and Lilo’s friend, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting. Jason Scott Lee voiced David in…

Amazon Looking to Revive Such Classic MGM Titles as ‘Robocop,’ ‘Stargate’ and ‘Legally Blonde’

Amazon Studios is sifting through MGM’s extensive 100-year library to identity the material it would like to revive as new film and television projects. Since the producer/distributor acquired the historic Hollywood studio for $8.5 billion in March 2022, Amazon has chosen the initial titles from MGM’s library for film and/or television development, Deadline is reporting….

Film Review: Russell Crowe Conjures Up Scares as ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’

Bringing historical figures to life on screen, despite the exaggerated scenarios they find themselves in throughout a film’s plot, has become a signature move for Russell Crowe. After being nominated for an Oscar for for his portrayal of mathematician John Nash in A Beautiful Mind, the actor is once again tackling the real-life story of…

Mia Goth to Make MCU Debut in ‘Blade’ Alongside Mahershala Ali

Mia Goth is set to make her Marvel Cinematic Universe acting debut in the upcoming reboot of the Blade film franchise. The Independent Spirit Award-nominated actress will star alongside two-time Oscar-winning actor, Mahershala Ali, Deadline is reporting. Yann Demange, the director known for Lovecraft Country, is set to helm the upcoming movie. Marvel Studios President…

‘The Conjuring’ Television Series Being Developed at HBO Max

The horror of The Conjuring universe is expanding to television, as Warner Bros. Discovery is developing a drama series based on the iconic film franchise. The show will debut on the media/entertainment company’s streaming service Max, the soon-to-be-rebranded version of HBO Max, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The producer of the acclaimed movie series, Peter…

Timothée Chalamet to Do His Own Singing in Bob Dylan Biopic

Timothée Chalamet is continuing to prepare for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in his long in-development big screen biopic, Going Electric, which includes doing his own singing. During a new interview with Collider during the Star Wars Celebration in London, the film’s director, James Mangold, confirmed that the Oscar-nominated actor will be performing his own…

“Jaws,” “The Conversation” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Cinematographer Bill Butler Dies at 101

Director Steven Spielberg, camera operator Michael Chapman and cinematographer Bill Butler on the set of the Universal Pictures production of ‘Jaws’ in 1975. Acclaimed cinematographer Bill Butler, who rose to fame for shooting director Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning 1975 horror thriller Jaws, died on April 5 at the age of 101, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

Historical Drama “Jeanne du Barry” Starring Johnny Depp as Louis XV to Open 76th Cannes Film Festival

Johnny Depp‘s comeback movie, the historical drama Jeanne du Barry, is set to have its world premiere on opening night of the 76th Cannes Film Festival, Variety is reporting. The three-time Oscar-nominated performer plays Louis XV in his return to acting, following a three-year hiatus. He last appeared on screen in the 2020 biographical drama,…