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Exclusive | NYC’s last fabric flower business has been making celebs shine and beautifying the Big Apple for over a century

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Exclusive | NYC’s last fabric flower business has been making celebs shine and beautifying the Big Apple for over a century

This once-popular Big Apple industry may be wilting, but one business is still blooming. Over a century ago, a bustling Midtown neighborhood was home to an abundance of textile manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers — including dozens of artificial flower makers. “The Garment District was thriving, it was alive — hundreds of thousands of people here manufacturing … Read more

Get ready to bloom during this week’s full flower moon in Sagittarius

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Get ready to bloom during this week’s full flower moon in Sagittarius

Arrows to the sky, fear to the wayside, and truth to the forefront. Folks, the Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius will rise, shine, and peak on May 23 at 9:53 a.m. EST. Because the moon will be below the horizon while it is peaking, the best time to view the full glory of this lunation will … Read more

Floral expert debunks viral flower hacks: ‘Good intentions gone a little too far’

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Floral expert debunks viral flower hacks: ‘Good intentions gone a little too far’

With spring in full bloom, now is the time that many of us are filling our homes with beautiful flowers, from hydrangeas to peonies. Social media users appear to be sharing various tips and tricks that claim to help people get the most out of your florals — but not all hacks are alike. Some … Read more

How Scorsese Moves the Camera With Purpose in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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How Scorsese Moves the Camera With Purpose in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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. To tell the sweeping story of the … Read more

Video: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ | Anatomy of a Scene

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Video: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ | Anatomy of a Scene

I’m Martin Scorsese, and I was the director and co-writer and co-producer of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ By this point in the story, it’s become pretty evident that the people who’ve been perpetrating the disappearances and murders of the Osage Native Americans in order to gain their headrights, their oil money, are being investigated. … Read more

Jameela Jamil pays tribute to Isabelle Thomas, wife of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ producer, after tragic death: ‘Utterly broken’

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Jameela Jamil pays tribute to Isabelle Thomas, wife of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ producer, after tragic death: ‘Utterly broken’

Actress Jameela Jamil took to social media to pay tribute to her late friend Isabelle Thomas, who died Thursday at 39. Thomas, who was the wife of “Killers of The Flower Moon” producer Bradley Thomas, was found dead near the pool area of the Hotel Angeleno after she reportedly jumped from a balcony on a … Read more

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ producer Bradley Thomas’ wife dead by suicide at 39

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ producer Bradley Thomas’ wife dead by suicide at 39

Isabelle Thomas, the wife of “Killers of the Flower Moon” producer Bradley Thomas, has died by suicide, according to TMZ. She was 39. Brad, 58, married Isabelle in 2018, as his second marriage, after divorcing his first wife, actress Hillary Matthews, in 2015.  They have two young children, and were photographed at a public event together … Read more

The Grim Heartbeat Propelling ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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The Grim Heartbeat Propelling ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Early in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” an Osage woman named Mollie gives her gravely unsuitable white suitor, Ernest, a Stetson. It’s a large off-white hat with a bound-edge brim and a wide ribbon around the band. It’s a gift but it feels more like a benediction, and anyone who’s ever watched an … Read more

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ star Lily Gladstone uses she/they pronouns as a way of ‘decolonizing gender’

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ star Lily Gladstone uses she/they pronouns as a way of ‘decolonizing gender’

“Killers of the Flower Moon” actress Lily Gladstone has always felt comfortable using the she/they pronouns in an effort to “decolonize gender.” “I remember being 9 years old and just being a little disheartened, seeing how often a lot of my boy cousins were misgendered because they wore their hair long,” Gladstone, 37, told People … Read more

What to Read After Watching ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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What to Read After Watching ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

“Killers of the Flower Moon,” Martin Scorsese’s telling of the terrible history of the killings of at least 60 Osage people in the 1920s by white neighbors who coveted their oil money, has been part of the film conversation since it was first unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival in May. This month, New York … Read more

Martin Scorsese defends Brendan Fraser’s acting in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ after backlash

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Martin Scorsese defends Brendan Fraser’s acting in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ after backlash

Brendan Fraser’s bombastic performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon” has gotten criticism online, but he’s got one powerful defender.  Director Martin Scorsese, 80, proclaimed that Fraser, 54, was “perfect” in his film. The Oscar-winning actor has been slammed by some viewers who thought his scenery chewing turn in the movie was over the top.  Currently … Read more

Not the Brightest Killer of the Flower Moon

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Not the Brightest Killer of the Flower Moon

The demimondes depicted by the American master Martin Scorsese vary widely — his New York stories alone span three centuries — but they have one common requirement: It takes intelligence, of one kind or another, to navigate them. His protagonists are smart, street smart, shrewd, skillful or some combination of those qualities as a rule. … Read more

Black bear does viral ‘Flower Handshake’ dance with tourists at Chinese zoo

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Black bear does viral ‘Flower Handshake’ dance with tourists at Chinese zoo

He’s bearing all his dance moves. A black bear in a Chinese zoo left tourists astonished when the bruin performed a TikTok dance for the crowd. In the 9-second clip, the black bear mimics a Chinese zoo tourist who busted out a trending move for the animal. The man signaled the Chinese “Flower Handshake” dance … Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio wore fake butt to get spanked by Robert De Niro in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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Leonardo DiCaprio wore fake butt to get spanked by Robert De Niro in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

He made sure his moon was fully protected. Leonardo DiCaprio is an actor known to roll with the punches but when it came time to film a “shocking” spanking scene in the new film, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the Oscar winner made sure he was fully prepared by wearing padding on his butt to soften … Read more

Watch these flower men save the wedding day when the flower girl falls asleep

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Watch these flower men save the wedding day when the flower girl falls asleep

Here comes the cuteness. A viral TikTok video captured the moment a group of chivalrous young wedding guests escorted a sleepy flower girl to perform her duties just before she conked out. “When the flower girl falls asleep her security steps in,” Briana Imbriano, the flower girl’s mother, captioned the heartwarming clip. “They understood the … Read more

From ‘Goodfellas’ to ‘Flower Moon’: How Scorsese Has Rethought Violence

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From ‘Goodfellas’ to ‘Flower Moon’: How Scorsese Has Rethought Violence

Of all the haunting images and disturbing sounds that permeate Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” none is more upsetting than the guttural cry from Mollie Burkhart (Lily Gladstone), a tortured wail of rage and grief that escapes her reserved visage when tragedy strikes. And it often does: “Killers” tells the true story, adapted … Read more

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Has Some Surprising Cameos. Here’s a Guide.

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Has Some Surprising Cameos. Here’s a Guide.

Throughout his acclaimed filmography, Martin Scorsese has been known for left-of-center casting choices. His longtime collaborator and casting director Ellen Lewis said in an interview that they always “try to go outside the box in interesting ways.” For evidence, consider memorable appearances by Scorsese’s mother, Catherine, in “Goodfellas” and the writer Fran Lebowitz as a … Read more

Apple’s New Film Strategy Debuts With ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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Apple’s New Film Strategy Debuts With ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

But “strong reviews and Mr. DiCaprio’s own box office history — especially with Mr. Scorsese — provide ample amounts of good will for audiences,” he added, and work in the film’s favor. “The market hasn’t had a high-profile film targeted toward adults for a while.” (“Oppenheimer,” with a similar run time and equally serious subject … Read more

This pretty flower can cause heart attacks — 4 toxic plants revealed

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This pretty flower can cause heart attacks — 4 toxic plants revealed

This beauty is a beast. Often sold in nurseries and garden centers as “dead man’s bells” or “witches’ gloves,” the common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a popular addition to many landscapes. Its pretty flowers come in various shades of pink, purple, white and yellow. Originally from Europe and North Africa, it can now be seen … Read more

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ review: Scorsese and DiCaprio score

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ review: Scorsese and DiCaprio score

Even for Martin Scorsese, a master of turning true stories into hot movies, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a high-wire act of filmmaking.  Its subject is a lot trickier than the rise and fall of Howard Hughes or the stock market shenanigans of Jordan Belfort. The serious drama is about the horrific Osage murders … Read more