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Gardenia (other)
''Gardenia'' is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants Gardenia may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * Gardenia (Pokémon), a character in ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' * Gardenia, a fictional city from the popular TV show ''Winx Club'' Music * "Gardenia" (Iggy Pop song), 2016 * "Gardenia" (Kyuss song), 1995 * ''Gardenia'' (album), 2021 by Monogem * "Gardenia", a song by Malice Mizer * "Gardenia", a song by Mandy Moore, from the album '' Wild Hope'' * "Gardenia", a song by Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, from the album ''Real Emotional Trash'' Other arts, entertainment, and media * ''Gardenia'' (film), a 1979 film starring Martin Balsam * ''Gardenia'', a play by John Guare * ''Gardenia'', an international stage performance tour profiled in the 2014 documentary film ''Before the Last Curtain Falls ''Before the Last Curtain Falls'' (german: Bevor der letzte Vorhang fällt) is a documentary film, directed by Thomas Wallner a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardenia
''Gardenia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar and Pacific Islands, and Australia. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus and John Ellis after Alexander Garden (1730–1791), a Scottish-born American naturalist. Description Gardenias are evergreen shrubs and small trees growing to tall. The leaves are opposite or in whorls of three or four, long and broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are solitary or in small clusters, white, or pale yellow, with a tubular-based corolla (botany) with 5–12 lobes (petals) from diameter. Flowering is from about mid-spring to mid-summer, and many species are strongly scented. Phytochemistry Many of the native gardenias of the Pacific Islands and elsewhere in the paleotropics possess a diverse array of natural products. Methoxylated and oxygenated flavonols, flavones, and triterpenes accumulate on the vegeta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardenia (Pokémon)
''Gardenia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar, Pacific Islands, and Australia. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus and John Ellis after Alexander Garden (1730–1791), a Scottish naturalist. Description Gardenias are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing to tall. The leaves are arranged opposite each other or in whorls of three or four, long and broad. The leaves are dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The arrangement of the flowers are solitary or in small clusters. The colors range from white, or pale yellow, with a tubular-based corolla (botany) with 5–12 lobes (petals) from diameter. Gardenias flower from about mid-spring to mid-summer, and many species have a very strong scent. Phytochemistry Crocetin is a chemical compound usually obtained from '' Crocus sativus'', which can also be obtained from the fruit of ''Gardenia jasminoides'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winx Club
''Winx Club'' is an animated series co-produced by Rainbow S.p.A., Rainbow SpA and later Nickelodeon. It was created by Italian animator Iginio Straffi. The show is set in a magical universe that is inhabited by fairies, witches, and other mythical creatures. The main character is a fairy warrior named List of Winx Club characters#Bloom, Bloom, who enrolls at Alfea College to train and hone her skills. The series uses a serial (radio and television), serial format that has an ongoing storyline. It premiered on 28 January 2004, becoming a ratings success in Italy and on Nickelodeon networks internationally. Iginio Straffi initially outlined the show's plot to last three seasons. He chose to continue the story for a fourth season in 2009. Around this time, ''Winx Club''s popularity attracted the attention of the American media company Viacom (2005–2019), Viacom, owner of Nickelodeon. Viacom purchased 30% of the show's animation studio, RainbowSpA, and Nickelodeon began producing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardenia (Iggy Pop Song)
"Gardenia" is a song by American musician Iggy Pop. It was released as the lead single from his 17th studio album, '' Post Pop Depression'' (2016), on January 22, 2016. The song was premiered live on '' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'' on the day of the song's release. The song received critical acclaim from music critics and peaked at number 136 on the French Singles Chart and number 26 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Alternative Songs chart. Critical reception Evan Minsker of '' Pitchfork'' awarded "Gardenia" the site's "Best New Track" tag, commenting that "'Gardenia' is partially hypnotic thanks to the dreamy, trembling guitar drone, which sounds like something off '' mbv''. His voice, ever the weighty and authoritative instrument, is given space to exist on its own, which is important for his poetry here. He's always exuded this dual nature of being absolutely charming—smiling, genteel—but behind those kind eyes is the former junkie slimeball that rolled around in glass. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardenia (Kyuss Song)
"Gardenia" is a song by American rock band Kyuss. It was released in 1995 as the second single from their third studio album, '' Welcome to Sky Valley'' (1994). It was written by the band's drummer, Brant Bjork. Accolades Track listing Europe CD # "Gardenia" – 6:53 # "Un Sandpiper" – 8:16 # "Conan Troutman" (Live at the Marquee Club; produced by Hutch) – 2:18 Personnel * John Garcia – vocals * Josh Homme – guitar * Scott Reeder – bass *Brant Bjork – drums *Chris Goss – producer *Joe Barresi Joe Barresi (nicknamed "Evil Joe") is an American record engineer and producer who has worked with Kyuss, The Melvins, Tool, Chevelle, Queens of the Stone Age, Coheed and Cambria, Tomahawk, L7, The Jesus Lizard, Parkway Drive, New Model Army, ... – engineering, mixing References External links * Kyuss songs 1994 songs 1995 singles {{1990s-rock-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardenia (album)
''Gardenia'' is the debut studio album by Mexican-American singer and songwriter Monogem, which was released worldwide on September 2, 2021. The album was supported by five singles: ''Paraíso'', ''Bésame Mucho'', ''Sólo Amor'', ''Dame La Fuerza'', and ''Magia''. Release and promotion Monogem announced the album through her social medias, via Instagram and Twitter, alongside its art cover and title. In January 2022, Monogem announced a limited edition vinyl for the debut album through Qrates, a vinyl record pressing company. One of Monogem's songs, "Soy Lo Que Soy", was featured in Netflix's comedy drama series, '' Rebelde''; season one, episode five. The single, "Paraíso", was also featured in HBO Max's comedy drama, '' Generation''; season one, episode five. Singles "Paraíso" was released on May 29, 2020, as the first single from the album. Monogem did a cover of " Bésame Mucho", by Consuelo Velázquez, which was released as the second single on November 20, 2020. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malice Mizer Discography
The discography of Malice Mizer, a Japanese visual kei rock band formed by Mana and Közi in August 1992. Malice Mizer's earlier music and themes were characterized by their strong French and classical influences, but they later incorporated Gothic-Victorian aspects after several tragedies befell the band. They went on an indefinite hiatus on December 11, 2001. Albums and EPs Demos Singles Videography {{Malice Mizer Discography Discographies of Japanese artists Rock music group discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Hope
''Wild Hope'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mandy Moore, her first in four years ''Coverage'' (2003). It was released in digitally in Australia on June 18, 2007, and on June 19, 2007 by The Firm Music, a division of EMI USA. The Australian digital version includes the bonus track "Swept Away". The album was released in Australia physically on February 23, 2008. It is Moore's first album to be fully co-written by her. The album debuted at number thirty on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 25,000 copies. Background Moore began writing the album in 2004. She originally signed with Sire Records after leaving Epic Records in 2004 and released a single via her site titled "Hey!" which was written by James Renald, the co-writer and co-producer of her 2001 single "Cry". In early 2006, Moore posted her cover of Lori McKenna's 2003 song "Beautiful Man" on her MySpace profile and later informed her fans that she left Sire because of creative diffe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real Emotional Trash
''Real Emotional Trash'' is the fourth album by Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. The album was released on March 4, 2008 by Matador Records. The album was leaked on to the internet January 13, 2008. The album peaked #64 on the Billboard 200. The album is the Jicks' first to feature Quasi and Sleater-Kinney drummer Janet Weiss. The album was recorded at SnowGhost Music in Whitefish, Montana and Wilco's Foxtrot Studio in Chicago, Illinois. Track listing # "Dragonfly Pie" - 5:08 # "Hopscotch Willie" - 6:56 # "Cold Son" - 3:43 # "Real Emotional Trash" - 10:09 # "Out of Reaches" - 4:51 # "Baltimore" - 6:37 # "Gardenia" - 2:54 # "Elmo Delmo" - 6:42 # "We Can't Help You" - 3:04 # "Wicked Wanda" - 5:06 ;Bonus tracks #"Walk Into the Mirror" - 3:39 # "Mr. Jolly" - 3:44 Personnel *Stephen Malkmus - guitar, vocals *Joanna Bolme - bass, background vocals, synthesizer *Janet Weiss Janet Lee Weiss (born September 24, 1965) is an American rock drummer, best known as a former member of Slea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardenia (film)
''Gardenia'' ( it, Gardenia, il giustiziere della mala) is a 1979 Italian ''poliziottesco'' film directed by Domenico Paolella. It represents the first leading role for the singer-songwriter Franco Califano. Plot In the city of Rome lives Gardenia, a respected exponent of Roman organized crime who shows a certain humanity in managing his business. He runs a restaurant and a clandestine gambling house, and has a woman named Regina. Contacted by Don Salluzzo, a mafia boss, he categorically refuses to enter the drug business and sell it in his restaurant. Because of his refusal he comes into conflict with Salluzzo who tries several times to eliminate him, but with the help of some childhood friends he finally manages to win. Cast *Franco Califano as Gardenia *Martin Balsam as Salluzzo *Robert Webber as Tony Caruso * Eleonora Vallone as Regina *Licinia Lentini as Miriam Bella *Franco Diogene as Friend of Gardenia *María Baxa as Gardenia Girl *Venantino Venantini as Nocita *Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Guare
John Guare ( ;; born February 5, 1938) is an American playwright and screenwriter. He is best known as the author of ''The House of Blue Leaves'' and ''Six Degrees of Separation''. Early life He was raised in Jackson Heights, Queens.Druckman, Stephen"THEATER; In Guare's Art, Zero Degrees of Separation"''The New York Times'', April 11, 1999 In 1949 his father suffered a heart attack and subsequently moved the family to Ellenville, New York while he recovered. His father's relatives lived there, making it an idyllic experience for him. Guare did not regularly attend school in Ellenville because the school's daily practices were not in keeping with the recommendations of the Catholic Church, causing his father to suspect the school had communist leanings. Instead of attending school, Guare was assigned home study and took exams intermittently, which allowed him time to go to the movies and see all the hits of the time. This had a lasting influence on Guare and his career. He atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Before The Last Curtain Falls
''Before the Last Curtain Falls'' (german: Bevor der letzte Vorhang fällt) is a documentary film, directed by Thomas Wallner and released in 2014.Linda Barnard"Before the Last Curtain Falls: ages and stages of drag cabaret stars" ''Toronto Star'', April 27, 2014. The film centres on a group of drag and transgender cabaret entertainers who undertook the international ''Gardenia'' tour in the early 2010s as their final project before retiring, who are preparing for the tour's final show in Ghent. Performers appearing in the film are Gerrit Becker, Richard Dierick, Vanessa Van Durme, Andrea De Laet, Danilo Povolo, Rudy Suwyns, Griet De Backer, Hendrik Lebon, Dirk Van Vaerenbergh, Yong Li and Ashref Mahmoud. The film premiered at the 2014 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where it received a Special Jury Prize from the Best Canadian Feature Documentary jury.Paula Bernstein"Hot Docs 2014 Winners Announced: ‘Out of Mind, Out of Sight’ Wins Best Canadian Feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
