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.

Aura Entertainment to Release Anderson .Paak’s Directorial Debut ‘K-Pops!’ in 2026

Aura Entertainment has acquired the distribution rights for the family comedy, K-Pops!. The movie, which marks the directorial debut of musician Anderson .Paak, is expected to be released in January 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The company’s acquisition of the project comes after it had its U.S. premiere at the Tribeca Festival this past Saturday,…

Tribeca Festival / What Marielle Knows: Exclusive Interview with Director Frédéric Hambalek

©Walker Worm Film Seemingly fun sci-fi movies can also serve as an allegory for a country’s most serious and important issues, such as the surveillance of its citizens. That’s certainly the case for the new drama, What Marielle Knows, which follows a family as they struggle to maintain privacy in their daily lives. The project…

Fan Expo Philadelphia: Q&A with Mel Gibson on The Resurrection of the Christ and His Career

©Courtesy of Paramount The most prolific filmmakers are those who can effortlessly connect with a widespread range of characters in various time periods. Mel Gibson is one such versatile actor-filmmaker who has garnered acclaim for his on-screen performances, as well as his writing and directorial efforts. As a actor, Gibson is known for his action…

Luca Guadagnino to Direct Amazon MGM’s OpenAI Movie ‘Artificial’

Photo by Niko Tavernise / Metro Goldwyn M/Niko Tavernise / Metro Goldwyn – © 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Luca Guadagnino, the writer-director behind such acclaimed movies as last year’s Queer and Challengers, has potentially found his next project. The filmmaker is in talks to helm Artificial for Amazon MGM Studios, Deadline is reporting….

Fan Expo Philadelphia: One Piece / Q&A with Anime Voice Actors Eric Vale, Ian Sinclair and Sonny Strait

The most relatable, humble people often possess the natural ability to become the world’s most inspirational heroes. They have defied the odds to not only pursue their dreams, but also save the world in the process. Monkey D. Luffy is one such such fearless leader in the acclaimed anime television series, . Since debuting in…

Child’s Play Actor Ed Gale Dies at 61

© 1988 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Celebrated actor and stunt performer, Ed Gale died yesterday at the age of 61. The cult classic film star, who’s best remembered for being the physical performer of Chucky in Child’s Play, died in hospice care in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. The entertainer’s cause of death…

A Breed Apart: Exclusive Interview with Actor Page Kennedy

©Courtesy of Lionsagte Infusing unique storytelling that contemplates the value of contemporary morals with stylized action is  a powerful way for filmmakers to generate a modern genre classic. The creators behind actor Page Kennedy’s new horror comedy, A Breed Apart, were able to do just that in the feature’s broadly accessible narrative. They interlaced meta-referential…

Damien Chazelle to Direct Prison Drama Instead of Evel Knievel Biopic

Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig are in negotiations to star in Damien Chazelle’s next movie, Deadline is reporting. The latest feature from the Oscar-winning filmmaker, which is currently untitled, will reportedly take place in a prison. The news of the actors’ potential casting in the drama comes after the director’s previously planned project, a biopic…

Rambo Origin Movie Being Developed by Sisu Director Jalmari Helander

© 1982 Artisan Entertainment (Home Video). All rights reserved. An origin story for celebrated action series, Rambo, titled John Rambo, is currently in development by Sisu director Jalmari Helander, Deadline is reporting. The prequel to the 1982 classic action movie, First Blood, will launch at the Cannes market. The Cannes market is an event that runs…

Neve Campbell Signs on to Voice Polaris In X-Men ’97 Season 2

Photo by Peacock/Peacock – © ™ © 2023 Peacock TV LLC. All Rights Reserved. Neve Campbell has signed on to voice Polaris in season 2 of X-Men ’97, Comic Book Movie is reporting. The  animated series’ former showrunner, Beau DeMayo, has confirmed the news of the Scream star’s casting in its sophomore season. DeMayo said on…