There’s something extra special about New York City during the holidays. The Big Apple sparkles with magic this time of year, but no one wants to have the spell broken and turn into a Scrooge because they’re jaded by the same annual holiday haunts being lit up. Plus, the crowds are likely to get even … Read more
Welcome to December, Star Seeds. The month begins with a potent new moon in Sagittarius in the early hours of Dec. 1, (Nov. 30 for those on the West Coast.) Under these dark skies and the influence of the archer, we are reminded that the unknown is the last horizon of hope and that curiosity … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s time to make like The Eagles and fly south for the winter. This December, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Deacon Frey and … Read more
Vili Fualaau, the ex-husband of former teacher and convicted child rapist Mary Kay Letourneau, says he is “offended” that no one involved in the new Netflix movie, “May December,” reached out to him before its release. The film, which stars Natalie Portman and Julianna Moore, tells a story similar to Fualaau’s real-life ordeal. Fualaau was her … Read more
Americans generally believe that people are more suicidal during the annual holiday season. Researchers, however, say bah humbug: Contrary to widespread belief, December is the month with the fewest suicides. And, according to a new study, news outlets play a significant role in the public’s misperception. As recently as 2022 to 2023, of the news … Read more
Hi, I’m Todd Haynes, and I’m the director of ‘May December.’ [DOOR OPENS & CLOSES]: “Now, this is silly.” “This is actually very serious business.” “If you say so.” So in this scene, Natalie Portman, who is playing an actor, Elizabeth Berry, who’s planning to portray the character that Julianne Moore plays, Gracie Atherton-Yoo, in … Read more
In “Anatomy of a Scene,” we ask directors to reveal the secrets that go into making key scenes in their movies. See new episodes in the series on Fridays. You can also watch our collection of more than 150 videos on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Two women apply makeup in front of … Read more
Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of December’s most promising new titles. (Note: Streaming services occasionally change schedules without giving notice. For more recommendations on what to stream, sign up for our Watching newsletter here.) New to Amazon Prime Video ‘Candy Cane Lane’Starts … Read more
The end of the year is near — and we are galloping into December on the half-human, half-horse, all-optimist hooves of Sagittarius season. This month begins with Mercury moving into Capricorn on Dec. 1. Here, the planet of communication and exchange takes on a direct, brass tax approach. This is a Mercury that knows how … Read more
In Todd Haynes’s latest, Natalie Portman is an actress studying the real-life model for her character, (Julianne Moore), a woman with a tabloid back story. Source link #December #Review #Shell #Mirror
‘Gladiator’ (Dec. 31) Stream it here. Winner of Academy Awards for best picture and best actor (Russell Crowe), Ridley Scott’s action extravaganza from 2000 brought back the sword-and-sandal epic, one of the standbys of late ’50s and early ’60s cinema (particularly out of Italy), but with a modern sensibility and a comparatively gargantuan budget. Crowe … Read more
The ex-“Riverdale” star transformed himself for Todd Haynes’s new drama. As an actor, he’s caught between wanting to be seen and wanting to disappear. Source link #Meet #Charles #Melton #Breakout #Star #December
“One downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month,” one expert warned. Source link
“What, like it’s hard?” Coined in “Legally Blonde,” the popular phrase isn’t limited to Elle Woods embarking on her law school journey. Now, it’s not hard to find new book recommendations through Reese’s Book Club. Whether you follow the book club’s Instagram account to always stay in the loop or have the club’s app downloaded … Read more
OK, so I’ll sound like that cranky old guy (“Get off my lawn!”), but back in my day, there were only two holiday specials of note, NBC’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (with those Norelco ads) and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (on CBS). I’ll throw in “Frosty the Snowman” for good measure — but only because … Read more
Paramount officially announced Tuesday it is removing its untitled Star Trek movie from a Dec. 22, 2023 release date in theaters. The news wasn’t a surprise. In late August, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that director Adam Shakman has dropped out of the project due to scheduling issues amid his jump to Fantastic Four for Marvel. … Read more