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Karen Benardello

Karen grew up as an avid film and television fan with a passion for writing. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Journalism-Print and Electronic in 2008 from the Long Island University-Post Campus in New York. Still based in New York, Karen has regularly contributed movie and television interviews, reviews and news articles to We Got This Covered since July 2011.

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Before Midnight Cast And Crew Hit The Tribeca Film Festival Red Carpet

Striving to showcase the marital discord that plagues even strong relationships, Before Midnight, the third drama in writer-director Richard Linklater's acclaimed romantic trilogy, emotionally emphasizes the content star-crossed lovers experience.

Roundtable Interview With Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode And Chan-wook Park On Stoker

Opening to mostly positive reviews during its premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival, Korean director Chan-wook Park's first English language film Stoker was praised for its increasing mystery and visual references. The mystery thriller, which is now playing in select theaters, shows the unique dynamics between a family that's isolated not just from the outside world, but also from each other.

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Exclusive Interview With Alexander Poe On Ex-Girlfriends

Filming a low-budget, independent film can be challenging for many directors. It's even more difficult for a first time helmer with limited resources. But newcomer Alexander Poe, who wrote, directed, executive produced and starred in the upcoming New York-based comedy-drama Ex-Girlfriends, relied on his friends and colleagues to help create the realistic tale of trying to navigate romantic relationships. Also aided by Dexter star Jennifer Carpenter, who starred in and executive produced the film, Poe was able to explore his comedic side without the pressures of a larger budget film.

Interview With James Ponsoldt On Smashed

Roundtable Interview With James Ponsoldt On Smashed

Adults can become so disenchanted with the idea of maturing and taking full responsibility for their lives and actions that they resort to drinking, using drugs and staying in toxic relationships to avoid growing up. It often takes a drastic, life-altering event to make them realize they have to change their ways if they want to survive. That's the all-too-important message in the upcoming comedy-drama Smashed, which was co-written and directed by James Ponsoldt.

Roundtable Interview With Mary Elizabeth Winstead On Smashed

Smashed follows Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and her husband Charlie (Aaron Paul), whose bond is built on a mutual love of drinking. When Kate's excessive drinking puts her job as a teacher at an elementary school in jeopardy, she decides to start attending AA meetings and get sober. With the help of the vice principal at her school, the awkward, but well-intended Mr. Davies (Nick Offerman), and her sponsor Jenny (Octavia Spencer), Kate takes the first steps to stop drinking.

Interview With Bellamy Young On Scandal And Criminal Minds

Exclusive Interview With Bellamy Young On Scandal And Criminal Minds

Hard work and determination to obtain professional gain are just two of the traits not only seen in the characters of the acclaimed political thriller series Scandal, but also in the main actors of the show as well. Actress Bellamy Young, who was just promoted to a series regular for Scandal's second season, is a perfect example; she's a diligent worker who perfectly balances her television and film roles with producing, in order to fully embrace all aspects of the entertainment industry.

Josh Hutcherson as Peeta in 'The Hunger Games'

First Set Pictures Of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The first pictures of the cast on the set of the much anticipated sequel The Hunger Games: Catching Fire have officially been released. The sci-fi action adventure film, which began shooting in Atlanta on Monday, features Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson back in costume as Katniss and Peeta. The photos also show new cast member Sam Clafin, who's playing Finnick Odair, out of costume.

Exclusive Interview With Chris Kenneally And Justin Szlasa On Side by Side

Academy Award-winning films often draw attention for their thought-provoking, insightful performances, directing and scripts. But when an acclaimed movie like Slumdog Millionaire draws up debate after being honored with the cinematography Oscar because it was shot digitally instead of on photochemical film, the discussion shows how far films have comes since they were created. The new Tribeca Film documentary Side by Side aims to showcase that despite the criticisms by film traditionalists, digital shooting does have its benefits.

The Avengers 2 Release Date Set For Summer 2015

With Joss Whedon signing on to write and direct the follow-up to his record-breaking movie The Avengers, the filmmaker has confirmed the sequel will be released during the summer of 2015. The news comes after it was announced that Whedon signed a three-year deal with Marvel Studios. The details of the deal have yet to be revealed, however.

Vince Vaughn Developing The Brady Bunch Reboot For CBS

Vince Vaughn is co-developing and executive producing a Brady Bunch series reboot for CBS. The show, which will be a multi-camera comedy, has already received a script order and Mike Mariano, who is known for writing and producing Raising Hope and My Name is Earl, has signed on to write the script.