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 Godfather’ Actor James Caan Dies at Age 82

Iconic Hollywood actor, James Caan, who’s best known for playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, has died at the age of 82, Rolling Stone is reporting. His family confirmed the news on his official Twitter account early this afternoon, but no cause of death was given. In the tweet, the Oscar-nominated actor’s family stated: “It…

The Duffer Brothers Working on Stranger Things Stage Play and Death Note Series For Netflix

In the wake of last weekend’s record-breaking release of the two final episodes of Stranger Things‘ fourth season, the sci-fi horror series’ creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have revealed they have formed Upside Down Pictures. Through their new production company, the writer-director-producers have committed to continue working with the drama’s streaming service, Netflix, on several…

Michael Mann Hopes to Adapt Heat 2 Novel Into a Movie

Filmmaker Michael Mann‘s Heat has long been regarded as one of the most influential crime dramas in Hollywood history since its theatrical distribution in 1995. In the wake of the movie’s continued acclaim in the almost three decades since its initial release, the writer-director-producer recently told Empire that he intends to adapt its sequel into…

Taron Egerton in Talks with Marvel’s Kevin Feige About Taking on Wolverine Role

Taron Egerton has revealed that he has met with Marvel president Kevin Feige and other executives at the studio about being the next actor to play Wolverine. If cast, the Golden Globe-winning Welsh performer, who rose to international prominence with his portrayal of Elton John in the 2019 musical biopic, Rocketman, will take over the…

‘Field of Dreams’ Television Series Reboot Not Moving Forward at Peacock

Peacock has decided not to move forward with its planned Field of Dreams television series reboot. As a result, Universal Television is now pitching the project to other broadcasters and platforms, Variety is reporting. The show, which is an adaptation of the Oscar-nominated 1989 movie, was ordered straight-to-series at Peacock in August 2021. Michael Schur…

Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow Reveal ‘Romy and Michele’ Sequel is Getting Closer Than Ever to Happening

The long-anticipated sequel to the cult comedy, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, is closer than ever to finally coming to fruition, as its in the early stages of development. Its stars, Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow, confirmed the news yesterday in separate interviews, EW is reporting. Sorvino teased the information during an appearance on…

Junji Ito’s Uzumaki Television Series Adaptation Delayed Again at Adult Swim

Adult Swim’s highly-anticipated television adaptation of Junji Ito’s acclaimed horror manga, Uzumaki, has been delayed once again. The anime show’s director, Hiroshi Nagahama and his production team asked the programmers behind Cartoon Network’s nighttime programming block for the extension, Collider is reporting. Nagahama and Adult Swim haven’t yet committed to a new date for when…

Christian Bale Would Only Reprise Batman Role If Christopher Nolan Returned to Direct

Christian Bale is open to reprising his celebrated role of Bruce Wayne/Batman for a fourth film in the acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy. However, the Academy Award-winning actor revealed during a recent interview with ScreenRant that he would only play the superhero again if Christopher Nolan, who directed him in the acclaimed series, returned to the…

Sharon Stone Reveals She Suffered Nine Miscarriages As Supreme Court Repeals Roe v. Wade

In the week of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, numerous celebrities, including Sharon Stone, have shared their beliefs that the decision will cause irreparable harm to American citizens, as well as their own personal experiences with pregnancy. The Oscar-nominated actress, for instance, revealed that she suffered nine miscarriages throughout her life, NBC News…

‘Invisible Man’ Helmer Leigh Whannell in Talks to Direct ‘Green Hornet and Kato’

Leigh Whannell is in negotiations to direct the upcoming superhero reboot, Green Hornet and Kato, for Universal Pictures, according to Deadline. The acclaimed genre filmmaker has been meeting with executives at the studio over the past couple of weeks, and is being considered as the frontrunner to obtain the job. Universal executives are reportedly eager…