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udging by the theme of this issue and our first party of the year, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we love movies here at David Atlanta. If for some reason you haven’t heard about our party plans yet, that will change with this issue. Check out our Datebook entry this week for more specifics of what we have in store. I’m excited that this week, I was able to discuss the major Oscar categories with our Lead Editor, Joseph Brownell, for the second year in a row. Last year’s Oscar issue marked my first significant contribution to David Atlanta as a writer, and it kicked off a year of immersing myself in both this magazine and our community as a whole. Over the past few months, we’ve spent a lot of time making sure we’ve seen every potential Oscar contender we could, so that we could provide an honest (and occasionally blunt) opinion-filled analysis of the major categories. Still, this year’s Oscar issue is bittersweet—this marks one of Joseph’s last issues with us as Lead Editor. He’s accepted the Managing Editor position at Out & About Newspaper in Nashville, and while we’re sad to see him go, our loss is definitely Nashville’s gain. I hope you enjoy our little analysis this week, and if you still haven’t figured out your plans for Oscar night, I hope you’ll consider our party this Sunday. It’s gonna be a blast. Sincerely,

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of Kris as ‘narcissistic… [with] a marked elevation of the narcissistic scale.’” …he had met her before they were married, right? If diagnosing blaringly obvious personality traits makes you a psychologist, just call me Sigmund Freud.

By Lucas Witherspoon

fter beating Rihanna to a bloody pulp, Chris Brown was sentenced to 180 days of community service, which he was allowed to serve in his home state of Virginia. Now, however, the L.A. District Attorney is now saying there’s no “credible, competent or verifiable” documentation proving that Chris performed any of community service hours (surprise, surprise), and that there are at least three incidents in which there is definitive proof that he could not have been performing community service, one instance in which he reported performing community service while on a private jet to Cancun. Thought the Richmond, VA police department accepted the responsibility of monitoring his community service, “no one from that Department ever approved, scheduled, supervised, monitored, or verified any of the community labor reported to this Court.” So it was basically a phone-in community service type of deal. Chris and his attorney, Mark Geragos, were in court in L.A. recently to defend the allegations, and guess who decided to tag along? Rihanna. Before Chris walked into court, she blew him a kiss as she sat with his mother. At this point, I can’t deal with these two anymore. Kim Kardashian’s love child with Kanye West may be in danger because of all of the purported “stress” brought on by her still-ongoing divorce from Kris Humphries. You know what would have alleviated all of this supposed stress? Not getting married to someone you only stayed with for 72 days. Kris Humphries looks like the word “durr” in human form. Clearly she doesn’t have the best judgment, but come on! In other Kardashian news, inTouch Weekly claims to have gotten a hold of Kris Jenner’s psychological evaluation that she and her now-deceased ex-husband, Robert Kardashian, were forced to both take as part of their divorce. “Kris is described as ‘demanding,’ ‘manipulative,’ and having ‘a Cinderella attitude where situations resulted in everyone living ‘happily ever after.’’ Perhaps the most telling part of the evaluation is its description 12 // davidatlanta.com

After Buzzfeed posted an article entitled “The 33 Fiercest Moments from Beyoncé’s Halftime Show” following Beyoncé’s performance at the Super Bowl, they got a letter from her publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, asking that unflattering photos of her be removed from their site. The email read in part, “As discussed, there are some unflattering photos on your current feed that we are respectfully asking you to change. I am certain you will be able to find some better photos. The worst are #5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 19 and 22.” You know the quickest way to draw attention to unflattering photos? Draw attention to the most unflattering ones. Time for a new publicist, B. Cissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston, is outraged that Clive Davis sent her an invitation to his legendary pre-Grammy partying, telling Access Hollywood, “I got an invitation to the party — which is the most obscene thing. I don’t know why they would want me to come to the party in which she died, you know? Unheard of.” A kind gesture—unheard of! Telling Oprah you wouldn’t accept your daughter if she were a lesbian and writing a tell-all book about her? Perfectly fine. The Famewhore Express is continuing to chug along, as Eddie Cibrian posted a photo to Instagram of he and LeAnn Rimes holding shot glasses with the caption: “Drinking and instragramming whatttttttttt my new book title.” The caption was an obvious reference to Brandi Glanville’s new book, Drinking and Tweeting. I’d rather be drinking and Instagramming than famewhoring and spending my sugar mama’s money.

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ecent Oscar seasons have typically been long, drawn-out affairs where everyone knows who’s going to win far before the actual Academy Awards ceremony. Not this year, though.

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great oscar deBate Analyzing 2012’s Oscar Nominees

By Elijah Sarkesian & Joseph Brownell

Thanks to a wide number of Oscar hopefuls, this year’s roundup of nominees is proving difficult to pin down. The only thing certain? Seth MacFarlane’s turn as Oscar host will likely be as infamous as David Letterman’s 18 years ago. (Seriously, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler raised the bar for award shows at this year’s Golden Globes.) In any case, we’re excited for this year’s ceremony— so much, in fact, that (shameless plug) we’re throwing a party at Ten Atlanta on Oscar night. We’re also bringing you our second annual head-to-head debate over who we think will win, should win, and who’s unfortunately left out. In particular, you’ll be seeing a lot of mentions of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. So whether you’re at our party, watching with a group elsewhere, or viewing this year’s ceremony from the comfort of your couch, here’s your chance to get inside the mind of a couple of film buffs who’ve seen all the nominees, so you don’t have to—though you should.

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Elijah: Last year, the Academy went from 10 nominees per year to a sliding scale of anywhere between five and 10 nominees. Like last year, the final slate ended up having nine nominees. A month ago, this category was a tough one to predict. Right now, though, it seems like Argo will win. Do you agree?

category as one of the film’s producers, as is the everpopular George Clooney. A win here is a way to award Affleck in spite of his Best Director snub.

Joseph: Totally agree. For me, Argo tied with Silver Linings Playbook as my favorite film of the year. I loved that Silver Linings was quirky, but really had a serious side. Argo, though, was an edge-of-my-seat thrill ride, with great performances throughout the film.

E: I agree on what will and should win, but I’d go with Zero Dark Thirty for what I want to win. It was a better picture than Argo for me, personally.

E: It’ll be interesting to see if Argo pulls off a Best Picture win. Oscar history is against a win. The last film to win Best Picture without a Best Director nomination: 1989’s Driving Miss Daisy. It’s really not the frontrunner in any other category, and the last film of three total to win this award without winning another award was 1935’s Mutiny on the Bounty. Finally, Argo is following a path very similar to Apollo 13, which swept the Oscar precursors, only to lose to Braveheart on Oscar night. J: Do you think Lincoln has a shot here? Do you think people will vote for Argo because of Affleck’s snub in Best Director?

J: I think that Argo will and should win here, even though I want a Silver Linings Playbook win.

J: Was it Zero Dark Thirty’s slower buildup to the suspense? E: For me, yeah. Not to take anything away from Argo, but I felt like Zero Dark Thirty was better at building suspense. Argo’s all about making a mission work as quickly as possible, while Zero Dark Thirty took a lot of (frustrating) time and energy. People die or otherwise fall apart in Zero Dark Thirty in a way you don’t see in Argo. J: I can totally understand that. I’d even go so far as to say I agree. E: Still, I think Argo’s a deserving winner. Definitely a better choice than our last few Best Picture winners.

E: Maybe they’ll vote for Lincoln, but I wouldn’t bet heavily So, with up to 10 slots open for films in this category, what’s missing? And what maybe shouldn’t have been on it. I think that helps Argo. Affleck’s nominated in this nominated, if anything?

Beasts of the southern Wild

J: Well, I think Skyfall was a great Bond film, and while I don’t think it could have won, I could have been nominated. I think if more people saw The Perks of Being a Wallflower, it could’ve had a shot too. With its acting nominations, I would’ve thought The Master might have landed a nomination here. But what do you cut for any of those? Beasts of the Southern Wild? Possibly Les Misérables? E: I’d be fine cutting Les Misérables and Beasts, and replacing them with Perks, along with maybe Skyfall and/ or Looper.

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J: You do have some love Looper. How much of that is love for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, though? E: Maybe a little. But I think it was a really good film, period. Perks and Looper were my top two films of 2012.

Zero dark thirty

Will Win: Argo Should Win: Argo Should Be Nominated: The Perks of Being a Wallflower @DavidAtlantaGA // 15

Best Director E: Let’s talk about the Best Director category, a.k.a. The Evening’s Biggest Question Mark. J: Yes. There’s not much to gripe about that hasn’t already been said elsewhere. I can understand Kathryn Bigelow’s absence here because of the controversy surrounding “torture” in Zero Dark Thirty, though the controversy’s really a stretch. But Ben Affleck? Snub. Snub. Argo had me scratching at my skin, trying to catch my breath. E: Between the two, I think Bigelow actually did the better job. But Affleck’s clearly the snub everyone’s talking about. And really, I think Bigelow and Affleck missing here was less snubbing and more of a byproduct of a year with a wide range of good films with no standout like we’ve seen in previous years. J: I also can’t believe that there wasn’t a nomination for Les Misérables here, just because he had them sing live on screen. E: Hooper’s direction was sloppy. He was overly reliant on close-ups, which bugged me to no end. It took away from the “epic” scale of the musical. I had issues with him winning a few years ago against David Fincher, so I have no problems with him being absent here. Of the nominees, who would you throw out?

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J: Well, Beasts of the Southern Wild could take a backseat for me.

J: That amount of time may be the kicker for Spielberg. I’m thinking the tech voters will go for Lee, though, and that could be the crucial factor in this race.

E: Since the precursors have largely gone to Affleck and Argo, it’s a guessing game, but who do you think will win here? J: I think it’s a two-way race between Ang Lee and Steven Spielberg. I’d go with Lee.

E: Regarding Haneke: he’s never been nominated, in spite of a lot of appreciation for his work. And Amour is based on subject matter that hit close to home for him. The man’s 70. So you’re on board for a Lee win. Do you think he should win here, though?

E: I actually think the two may split the vote, and my off-the-wall prediction for the night goes here. I think J: Yeah, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that he Michael Haneke may pull an upset. should win, too. You? J: See, I’m wondering if that might happen with Spielberg and David O. Russell for Silver Linings Playbook. Lee, though, made a movie many thought couldn’t be made. Plus, aren’t most of Pi’s nominations in technical categories? E: They are. And I think there’s a solid case to be made for Lee. Or Spielberg, who spent about a decade getting this film to screen. 16 // davidatlanta.com

E: Haneke feels like the best option here. Will Win: Michael Haneke (Elijah), Ang Lee (Joseph) Should Win: Michael Haneke (Elijah), Ang Lee (Joseph) Should Be Nominated: Ben Affleck, Argo; Kathryn Bigelow, Zero Dark Thirty

Best Actor E: Let’s just say it: Daniel Day-Lewis will almost definitely nominated for doesn’t scream Best Actor. win. E: I don’t buy your logic, regarding the performances in J: Yes, and it’s almost unfair. It’s like he’s superhuman. Silver Linings Playbook. Going by it, we should just have He’s not even from this planet when he takes a role. one nominated performance per film, period. There go away the nods for Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field for E: He’s very picky with his roles, which is part of what Lincoln. makes him so good. J: I just don’t like Cooper, I guess. I think a million guys J: It’s like, “Daniel Day-Lewis is acting this year. All other could have played that role. actors should stay home.” He embodied what I would have imagined Lincoln to be like in real life. It was obvious E: The role was originally intended for Mark Wahlberg. he studied the man. But I actually like Cooper in the role. Maybe it’s some residual affection I have for his role on Alias. But I think E: He definitely preps for his roles. It’s also probably one it’s much harder to do comedy well than it is to do drama, of the biggest Oscar bait roles in recent years. and I think Cooper nailed it. J: That’s true. I mean, it’s Abraham Lincoln. The other roles here just cannot compare. E: Let’s imagine that the impossible happens, though, and someone else wins. Who could possibly steal it? I’m going to go with Hugh Jackman. He’s well-liked in the industry. He did a bang-up job as Jean Valjean. J: But so many people have played Valjean on stage, and although I haven’t seen every single one, I’m not sure he did anything to the character that hasn’t been done a million other times.

J: Would you replace anyone in this category? E: As much as I’d like to see Hawkes in this category, I can’t think of who I’d replace him with. I think we both know who you’d replace Hawkes with, though. J: Uh-huh. We sure do. Will Win: Daniel Day-Lewis Should Win: Daniel Day-Lewis Should Be Nominated: John Hawkes, The Sessions

E: Except sing live on film. Which Les Misérables’ PR team loves to remind people about constantly. J: They sing every flippin’ night of the week. E: Those performances are different from a film release. It’s also what makes Anne Hathaway’s performance stand out. In a theater, you’re singing to the rafters. With the film, there’s more room for nuance. J: If there’s a dark horse, I’d put money on it being Joaquin Phoenix. Even though he criticizes this whole awards thing. I think he’s just an amazing actor, and I like rooting for the underdog. E: Phoenix is definitely an underdog. I don’t see him coming close, though. I think, if anything, he just barely got this nomination over John Hawkes for The Sessions. N omiNees (from top lef t): B r A Dley c ooper , s iLv er L inings P L ay Book J: I would have nixed Bradley Cooper from this category. DA Niel DAy-l ewis , L incoLn D eNZel wAshiNgtoN , f Light When you compare the performances in that film, no one compares to Lawrence. I think there may have been h ugh J Ack m A N , L es m isér aBLes J oAquiN p hoeNix , t he m aster a shot for Hawkes over Cooper. And the role Cooper’s @DavidAtlantaGA // 17

Best Actress J: Let’s talk about Quvenzhané. How aware of what you’re doing are you at six? I just don’t think the nomination was warranted, and there’s no way she’s going to win.

J: I actually think Naomi Watts has a chance to sneak up and steal this from both Lawrence and Chastain. Watts moved me. I was just sitting there the entire time, absorbing the struggle she went through.

E: I think that, for a six-year-old, she gave an outstanding performance. The nomination is the win for her. She’s already in talks with Will Smith and Jay-Z to star in their new film adaptation of Annie, so she’s gotten something out of this.

E: What hurts is that she’s the film’s sole nominee. If there’s someone who can come between Lawrence and Chastain, though, I think it may be Emmanuelle Riva. Amour made an impact in the nomination round this year. And it’s a devastating performance, without the histrionics of Watts’ performance.

J: I feel like this is one of the toughest categories to predict. There are arguments that can be made for the other four.

J: I think the whole “torture” debate plays against Chastain, and the surface levity of the film plays against Lawrence. I’ll go with…Emmanuelle Riva winning.

Jennifer Lawrence was fantastic in a quirky, feel-good film. There’s a depth to her acting that isn’t there with ev- E: I think Jennifer Lawrence will edge out Jessica eryone else. But she’s got a long career ahead of her, so Chastain just barely. I’d be fine with either of them winas much as I want her to win, I’m not ready for her to win. ning, though. I do think Marion Cotillard was completely deserving of a nomination for Rust and Bone. I think it E: She definitely has more range than the other nominees was a great, lived-in performance. I’d replace Wallis with here. This is also her second nomination in this category Cotillard, ultimately. Otherwise, it’s a solid lineup this in three years. Plus, she’s the hottest thing in Hollywood year. these days, thanks to the phenomenal success of The Hunger Games. Will Win: Jennifer Lawrence (Elijah), Emmanuelle Riva (Joseph) J: She was amazing. I’m torn because I want her to win, Should Win: Jennifer Lawrence get up on stage and say some stupid, funny shit. But Should Be Nominated: Marion Cotillard, has she paid her dues? I also think that Silver Linings Rust and Bone Playbook, in an initial viewing, can be seen as something light that lacks depth. It plays as an R-rated comedy sometimes, and I think that might work against her. But she’s serious. Her range is amazing. And I’m just so conflicted. E: I think the “long career” argument, by the way, actually works better for her biggest competition here. And screw dues. She did a remarkable job in a role written in mind for an older actress. I’m sure some voters will think she’s too young. She’s not. If Lawrence doesn’t win, though, it’s got to go to Chastain, right? J: Jessica Chastain…I admire her grit in this movie, but there’s definitely a bit of depth missing to me. E: It’s not your typical female role, particularly in regards to the type that win this category. There’s little back story and few standout moments typical of Best Actresswinning performances. In the scene discussing Bin Laden’s hiding place, though, her reaction when asked who “the girl” in the room is—“I’m the motherfucker that found this place, sir”—is probably my favorite single line from a performance this year. 18 // davidatlanta.com

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Best supporting Actor E: I totally agree. If they wanted to give a nomination to an Argo actor, I would’ve loved to see John Goodman land a nomination. Between his performances in Argo, Flight and Trouble with the Curve, he really brought it as a character actor this year. J: I would’ve even taken a Ben Affleck nomination in this category. E: But he was really the lead of his film. J: Helen Hunt got a Supporting nomination, and she’s basically the co-lead of The Sessions. There was no story without her.

nominees (from top left): A lAn A rkin, A rgo christoph WAltz , DjAngo UnchAineD p hilip seymour hoffmAn, T he M AsTer roBert Deniro, silver linings PlAybook tommy lee Jones, lincoln J: I could give two shits about this category, because the Academy snubbed Ezra Miller. He should be in this category, no doubt. I would have taken DeNiro straight out of this category in a heartbeat. E: Agreed. DeNiro’s better than he’s been in years, just because he’s been coasting for years. In any case, he doesn’t need another Oscar. J: No, especially not for this film. E: Fun fact about this category: this is the first time ever that an acting category consists solely of previous winners. J: I did think Tommy Lee Jones was amazing in Lincoln. I’d like to see the award go to Jones over, say, DeNiro or Arkin just because of the depth of his role. E: Of those three, yes, I’d give it to Jones. As much attention as Day-Lewis is getting for Lincoln, I think Jones gave the most intriguing performance in the film. J: Alan Arkin’s character in Argo was played the same way as his Oscar-winning performance in Little Miss Sunshine. He plays cranky, kooky, aggressive comedy well. But not well enough to get a second award. 20 // davidatlanta.com

E: But John Hawkes was definitely the center of that film. Categorizations get tricky sometimes. In this category, for example, I think it’s easy to argue that Christoph Waltz was a lead in Django Unchained, not a supporting player. He drives the first two-thirds of the film, easily. But his character ultimately supports Django. J: Who do you think is going to win? E: I’d absolutely love to see Christoph Waltz win here. There’s something magical about the marriage of Waltz’s performance and Tarantino’s screenplay. It’s different from their previous collaboration in Inglourious Basterds, which resulted in a win in this category for Waltz, but it’s just as good. After his wins at the Golden Globes and BAFTA, I think a win here is a real possibility. J: I do think this category would’ve been better with Javier Bardem, Ezra Miller, and/or Matthew McConaughey. I’m fine with almost everything in the category, though, except for the Miller snub. The Academy really shied away from youth here. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s 45, and everybody else is in their 50s or higher. And Hoffman looks 60 any damn way. E: Waltz is 56, but seems slightly younger. It helps that he’s in a Tarantino film. But the rest…talk about a category filled with old white men. If it were up to me, I’d replace Arkin with Miller and call it a day. J: Agreed. Will Win: Tommy Lee Jones (Joseph), Christoph Waltz (Elijah) Should Win: Tommy Lee Jones (Joseph), Christoph Waltz (Elijah) Should Be Nominated: Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Best supporting Actress That’s not to knock the other nominees. Hunt and Field in particular gave great turns in their respective films, and after years of not having much presence on screen, it was great to see both return with really juicy roles. J: I’d like to see the award go to Helen Hunt. She was great, and I just like Helen Hunt. But if Anne Hathaway doesn’t win, I think it’ll go to Sally Field, because they like her—they really like her! E: Maybe. It’s weird to think about Sally Field winning, though. If she somehow wins, she’ll have three wins from three career nominations. Put it another way: she’ll have as many Oscars as Meryl Streep, with a better success ratio. Plus, Steven Spielberg has never directed an actor to an Oscar win before. He’ll likely do that for the first time this year, maybe twice in one night. I don’t see Sally being one of those wins. J: They just need to give Amy Adams a damn Oscar. Now.

nominees (from top left): A my A DAms, T he M AsTer A nne h AthAWAy, les Misér Ables helen hunt, T he sessions JAcki WeAver, silver linings PlAybook sAlly fielD, lincoln E: What do you think of the nominees this year? J: Anne Hathaway has this category locked down.

E: Amy’s an interesting case. This is her fourth nomination in this category. Clearly, people like her. I don’t think she’ll win an Oscar, though, until her Janis Joplin biopic comes out. J: Well, I sure hope that she gets a statue soon. E: Me too. The only “WTF” nominee this year is Jacki Weaver. She’s fine, but she’s almost completely in the background of her film. I can’t think of a single standout scene from her. J: I think that Judi Dench getting a nomination for Skyfall would’ve been better.

E: Oh, clearly. E: Me too. I could also see Nicole Kidman for The J: But it’s kind of unfortunate, because had her character Paperboy—she managed to build some buzz for that… committed performance. not had “I Dreamed a Dream,” I doubt there would even be a nomination. It’s as if the song itself should get the Oscar. J: This is a no-brainer, though. Anne has this category on lockdown. The weight loss, the singing, the snot, the tears—they all scream Oscar. E: It’s similar to Jennifer Hudson’s win a few years ago. “And I Am Telling You” is what won Hudson her Oscar in E: Agreed. If Anne doesn’t win, it will be a huge shock. this category. Of the five nominees, Anne deserves it the most, I think. She has so little screentime, but her take on “I Dreamed a Dream” made for four of the most memorable minutes of film in 2012, period.

Will Win: Anne Hathaway Should Win: Anne Hathaway (Elijah), Helen Hunt (Joseph) Should Be Nominated: Judi Dench, Skyfall @DavidAtlantaGA // 21

Best oriGiNal screeNplay J: Well, I think that in terms of “original,” it’s definitely the most original screenplay in this category, though Django Unchained is a close second. E: It’s a great screenplay, don’t get me wrong. And I think it would be a great winner. I don’t think the Academy loved the film enough for it to win here, though. I actually think they’ll go with Amour, or possibly Django Unchained. Zero Dark Thirty’s out, I think—the controversy’s proven too much. And Flight’s inclusion here is random and unexpected. J: Yeah, I definitely think Zero Dark Thirty has no chance. Flight should be taken out, too. E: Back to Amour, I think this is the film’s most likely shot in a category that’s not Foreign Language Film. J: Really, I would have loved to see Looper nominated here. It was fresh and original. E: Oh, I definitely agree there. Looper would’ve been a great choice here for a nomination. I would even support a Looper win. J: I guess I should’ve really said that I want originality to be rewarded, and there’s nothing more original here than Moonrise Kingdom. If I follow the logic of the Academy going with “older” choices, though, Amour will probably win. E: I’d actually support a Zero Dark Thirty win here. I don’t think it will happen, but for the opening sequence alone… That’s probably the most powerful film opening I saw in 2012. It really sets the mood for the entire picture. J: I guess I’m rooting against it because the story was already written, in a sense. But I agree: both the beginning and the ending of that film made my heart race. NomiNees (from top): JohN GatiNs, F light m ark Boal , Zero Dark t hirty michael h aNeke , a mour QueNtiN taraNtiNo, Django unchaineD Wes a NdersoN & romaN coppola, moonrise k ingDom

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best a DapteD sCreeNplay J: There’s definitely some stiff competition in this category. I’d pull out Lincoln for The Perks of Being a Wallflower, any day of the week. E: I disagree—not on putting in Perks, but pulling Lincoln. I think Tony Kushner did a fantastic job with the screenplay, which went through numerous edits to condense it into a single filmable story, as opposed to a sweeping biopic. Lincoln’s the frontrunner here, I think. The closest competition may be Silver Linings Playbook. J: I will say the ending of Lincoln was the most creative way to weave his assassination into the story, but I expected a bit more fire from the film. E: I think the problems with Lincoln come down more to directorial decisions than any screenplay or acting issues. J: No talk about Beasts of the Southern Wild here? Because I could pull Beasts in favor of Perks, too. E: I’d be fine with that scenario. Perks stands out to me over the nominees here because of its interesting back story: Stephen Chbosky, the author of the original book, also handled the screenplay, and he managed to edit the material in a way that worked beautifully. J: I’m very disappointed that it wasn’t shown any love. E: I blame it in large part on Summit and Lionsgate. Why they didn’t attempt to go with a wider release for this film, I don’t understand. J: Yeah, I don’t understand its distribution either. If it had adopted a format similar to Silver Linings Playbook, I think we would’ve seen some more attention for Perks.

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E: I wouldn’t rule out a win for Argo here. Outside of Best Picture, it’s not a frontrunner anywhere, but the soft support for Lincoln may work in Argo’s favor. J: I’m going to go with Silver Linings Playbook. Will Win: Lincoln (Elijah), Silver Linings Playbook (Joseph) Should Win: Lincoln (Elijah), Silver Linings Playbook (Joseph) Should Be Nominated: Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Best P icture O Amour O Argo O Beasts of the Southern Wild O Django Unchained O Les Misérables O Life of Pi O Lincoln O Silver Linings Playbook O Zero Dark Thirty Best Director O Ang Lee, Life of Pi O Benh Zeitlin, Beasts of the Southern Wild O David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook O Michael Haneke, Amour O Steven Spielberg, Lincoln Best Actor O Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook O Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln O Denzel Washington, Flight O Hugh Jackman, Les Misérables O Joaquin Phoenix, The Master Best Actress O Emmanuelle Riva, Amour O Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook O Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty O Naomi Watts, The Impossible O Quvenzhané Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild Best suPPorting Actor O Alan Arkin, Argo O Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained O Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master O Robert DeNiro, Silver Linings Playbook O Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln Best suPPorting Actress O Amy Adams, The Master O Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables O Helen Hunt, The Sessions O Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook O Sally Field, Lincoln Best originAl screenPlAy O Amour O Django Unchained O Flight O Moonrise Kingdom O Zero Dark Thirty 28 // davidatlanta.com

Best A DAPteD screenPlAy O Argo O Beasts of the Southern Wild O Life of Pi O Lincoln O Silver Linings Playbook Best A nimAteD F eAture O Brave O Frankenweenie O ParaNorman O The Pirates! Band of Misfits O Wreck-It Ralph Best Foreign l AnguAge F ilm O Amour O Kon-Tiki O No O A Royal Affair O War Witch Best DocumentAry – F eAture O 5 Broken Cameras O The Gatekeepers O How to Survive a Plague O The Invisible War O Searching for Sugar Man Best DocumentAry – short suBject O Inocente O Kings Point O Mondays at Racine O Open Heart O Redemption Best live Action short F ilm O Asad O Buzkashi Boys O Curfew O Death of a Shadow O Henry Best A nimAteD short F ilm O Adam and Dog O Fresh Guacamole O Head Over Heels O Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare” O Paperman Best originAl score O Anna Karenina O Argo O Life of Pi O Lincoln O Skyfall

Best originAl song O “Before My Time,” Chasing Ice O “Everybody Needs a Best Friend,” Ted O “Pi’s Lullaby,” Life of Pi O “Skyfall,” Skyfall O “Suddenly,” Les Misérables Best ProDuction Design O Anna Karenina O The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey O Les Misérables O Life of Pi O Lincoln Best cinemAtogrAPhy O Anna Karenina O Django Unchained O Life of Pi O Lincoln O Skyfall Best costume Design O Anna Karenina O Les Misérables O Lincoln O Mirror Mirror O Snow White and the Huntsman Best F ilm eDiting O Argo O Life of Pi O Lincoln O Silver Linings Playbook O Zero Dark Thirty Best sounD eDiting O Argo O Django Unchained O Life of Pi O Skyfall O Zero Dark Thirty Best sounD mixing O Argo O Les Misérables O Life of Pi O Lincoln O Skyfall Best m AkeuP AnD h Airstyling O Hitchcock O The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey O Les Misérables Best visuAl eFFects O The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey O Life of Pi O Marvel’s The Avengers O Prometheus O Snow White and the Huntsman

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Datebook

theRundown Angry Fags

Feb. 21 • 8 p.m. • 7 Stages (1105 Euclid Ave.)

Topher Payne’s Angry Fags makes its world premiere, which also marks the stage debut of radio personality and GA Voice contributor Melissa Carter. For more information, visit 7stages.org.

!Glitz! The Love Stinks Edition Feb. 21 • 9 p.m. • Mary’s (1287 Glenwood Ave.)

Valentine’s may have come and gone this year, but that’s not stopping the folks at Mary’s from throwing an anti-Valentine’s party. This month’s edition of !Glitz! features Ellisorous Rex, Violet Chachki, Koochie Ku, Karma Chameleon and more. For more information, visit marysatlanta.com.

DAVID ATLANTA’S ACADEMY AWARDS VIEWING PARTY David Atlanta brings a bit of Hollywood to Atlanta when it throws its Academy Awards Viewing Party Sunday, February 24th at Ten Atlanta, Midtown’s hottest new restaurant and nightlife spot. Continuing David Atlanta’s tradition of giving back to the community, proceeds from the event will benefit Out on Film, Atlanta’s LGBT Film Festival. General admission tickets are available online at davidatlantaacademyawards.eventbrite.com for $20. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $50. General admission tickets include Red Carpet arrival and photo, complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres during the Fashion Red Carpet show and a party swag bag filled with cinematic goodies. Those who purchase VIP tickets will also receive the option of sitting in a private area with projection screen, drink tickets, VIP Swag and complimentary raffle tickets. All ticket purchasers will be entered for the $250 ballot contest. The onsite raffle to benefit Out on Film will include theater giveaways, 2013 Out on Film passes, gift cards from area businesses and more. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase onsite for $1 or you can pre-purchase 10 tickets for $5. Additional sponsors include Brushstrokes, Boy Next Door and Not So Str8.

No Live Animals Comedy Variety Show

Feb. 21 • 10:30 p.m. • The Laughing Skull (878 Peachtree St.) Our own Brent Star is headlining a new comedy show every Thursday night at The Laughing Skull, with a $10 cover rate. For more information, visit laughingskulllounge. com.

Heart of Desire… and Dysfunction

Feb. 22-23 • 8 p.m. • 14th Street Playhouse (173 14th St.)

OurSong presents this wild ride of a cabaret for two nights only at the 14th Street Playhouse. For more information, visit oursongatlanta.org.

Lashes, Laughter and Live Beer Bust Feb. 23 • 7 p.m. • Mixx (1492 Piedmont Ave. NE)

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are hosting a beer bust this weekend at Mixx. For more information, visit mixxatlanta.com.

Gay-Straight Alliance Youth Summit Feb. 23 • 8 a.m. • Agnes Scott College (141 E. College Ave.)

The Georgia Safe Schools Coalition is presenting a statewide conference for high school and college students. For more information, visit georgiayouthsummit.blogspot. com.

ABear Comedy Show Feb. 27 • 8 p.m. • Jungle (2115 Faulkner Rd.)

Host Ian Aber, ABear Comedian, presents this monthly production with a mix of LGBT and straight comedians, including this month’s headliner, Brent Star. The $5 cover goes to benefit Lost-N-Found Youth. For more information, visit jungleclubatlanta.com. @DavidAtlantaGA // 37

Southern By the Grace of Gay Jared Allman Has It All By Van Gower

I think it has to. I grew up on a 500-acre working farm in East Tennessee that’s been in my family for two generations. It’s very much a lifestyle religion. My friends are Mormon, the people you see are Mormon. But we had to drive an hour to go to church, so it was definitely an experience. But, the leadership of the church, I think, is different than the actual people. Aside from the very beginning, when I came out when I was 22, my family never really made me feel any different. I don’t think they were really surprised when I did tell ‘em, or maybe Allman, who has been seen in projects like the 20112012 Sundance Channel series Girls Who Like Boys Who they were but they didn’t act it. They were always very, very nice about it. Over the years, I’ve had boyfriends Like Boys: Nashville and the 2012 film Scenes from a Gay Marriage, recently moved to Atlanta for an upcom- come home for the holidays and [my family] even let us sleep in the same bed. I don’t think that’s the norm, but ing film project. He filled us in on his deep-South upbringing, his upcoming film projects, and his newfound I think maybe love conquered all in that instance. passion for his adoptive city. So you’re from East Tennessee, and deep Southern accents are completely irresistible, if You were brought up in the Mormon faith. Tell me a little about the Mormon view toward I do say so myself. Was it tougher growing up gays, and how difficult was that experience for a gay Mormon or as a gay Southerner? you? Did it shape who you are now? ctor Jared Allman is a picture-perfect example of all that is right about hunky Southern men. If his flawless, square-jawed good looks somehow don’t immediately cause you to swoon, there’s the honeyed drawl of an accent that ties everything up in a dreamy package. But it’s the sense of humor, talent, and charisma inside that truly make the East Tennessee native totally irresistible.

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I think that growing up in the South, maybe, just because you feel so isolated. Yes, there’s probably more gays and lesbians, but you’re so deeply in the closet that you don’t know about each other until you’re 30 and you go to your high school reunion where they go “Oh! That makes sense.” I grew up closeted in Mississippi, so I can definitely relate! You got that, for sure. But I was lucky. I was a neverbeen-kissed virgin until I was almost 22. I didn’t like girls at all, I didn’t even want to go on dates with girls. I didn’t even try to fake it. My mom would ask me, “Jared, are you gay?” And I’d be like “No!” She’d say “But you don’t have a girlfriend.” And I’d be like “Well, I don’t have a boyfriend either.” I was blessed in the sense that there were no guys in my high school that I ever thought were cute, so I was okay I think. So there was no wicked temptation, huh? Mm-mmm, not for me, but I would go to the malls in the bigger cities and I’d be like “That guy’s good looking.” My mom would go “What are you looking at?” I’d just say “Nothing. Nothing to see here.” But I think she brought me by the Frederick’s of Hollywood over and over just to see if I’d look in the window. But I never did get it.

ultimately they intersect in unexpected ways. What are some of the plotlines that weave through the film? When will it be released? I think it’ll be out later this year. We wrapped in December in West Hollywood, of course. What I think is gonna be cool about it is, it’s all about this one motel room and five different stories with five different groups of people staying in this room. It’s almost like the Twilight Zone of hotel rooms. Something always goes awry. So a New Jersey housewife stays in one with her husband, and she grows a penis – a big penis – but she likes it. Her husband, not so much. And then in [my story], I actually play two characters. I play the actor who plays myself, then I play Trevor who comes to life. So two boyfriends are watching this movie that I’m in, and somehow I come out of the movie and come to life, and I get crazy and fall in love with one of the guys. They help me get a Grindr account and hit the scene, because I never got to do that before. I end up getting dressed in drag too, which was fun. Pretty much my first time in drag, and I’m not a pretty woman either. How challenging is it to do a role like that in a film like this, where you have so many different stories going on? Was your story more focused or did it ultimately have more to do with some of the other stories?

Your next film will be shot partly here in Atlanta, with Maria Conchita Alonso as one of the stars. I know it’ll be a culture-clash comedy about boyfriends – one from Venezuela and one an American. That teaser premise sounds classic. What all can we expect from the film? I think with just the eccentric cast, I’m thinking it’s gonna be a crazy shit-fest of a show. But in a good way. It’s just gonna have all these characters from all over the place, then when you throw them in a cabin, hilarity will ensue in some way. I’m excited for it. To me, it sounds like it’ll be like My Big Fat Greek Wedding was, with the clash of families and cultures and wondering if we can expect a little of that vibe. Yeah, I think so because we’re gonna be the Southern white trash part of the cast, and then we’re gonna have the Hispanic part in there as well. So it’ll be fun. West Hollywood Motel, your most recently completed film, has me particularly intrigued because I like multi-character stories where the various threads seem not to be related but @DavidAtlantaGA // 41

Each story is a bit isolated, aside from it being the same motel room. I only worked with the characters in my story for the most part. I think it’s great that way, because you can focus on your story. You get the whole script, but you don’t really dive too much into other people’s stuff besides your own.

What qualities drew you to the city, other than your role in the movie that’ll film here?

I got invited by GLAAD to the Atlanta GLAAD event back in the fall of last year. I got to see some of the city then, and I just really liked it, I liked the vibe. I left the country music business last year as well to pursue other things Among the numerous places you’ve made an more full-time, because that job is a twenty-four hour job. impression on television and films, you were Concerts and shows you gotta be at, you gotta attend featured on Sundance Channel’s Girls Who all kinds of awards and go to a lot of places. So unfortuLike Boys Who Like Boys: Nashville. What were nately, I had to make a choice. Did I want to pursue acting some of the craziest or the best memories you for real, or just keep it as a hobby, which I’d been pretty took away from that experience? A lot of reality much doing since I was about 20 years old. So I decided TV series can get pretty hysterical at times. I’d go for it and take a risk. When I came to Atlanta for [GLAAD], I just kind of fell in love with it. And then I actuI was lucky, in a sense, that reality TV to a lot of people ally booked about four weeks of work on a major blockis a sleeping rattlesnake. You don’t know how things are buster filmed here, and there were all kinds of opportunigonna go because you could be talking about someties and some agencies wanted to sign me here. I liked thing else, and they can edit it in any way they want. L.A., but I don’t have any family in L.A. and I have family So I didn’t get bit by the rattlesnake. I put it back down in Atlanta, and Atlanta’s not far from East Tennessee. So before it woke up. But it was a great experience in a it made sense, to be a happy medium for me. way because I felt like we were bringing some kind of awareness to the South. Sure, people know about gays Do you think you’ll stay here permanently, or in New York City, sure people know about gays in L.A. does the nature of film work necessitate your and Key West and all the other big gay cities. But we got having a home base in Hollywood? nominated for a GLAAD award, which I was really proud about. The production company World of Wonder does Yeah I think so. I moved here in December right before great stuff. They do RuPaul’s Drag Race, and they’re just the holidays, and I like it a lot. I think I’ll probably stay great to work with. We felt safe with them. We just had here for a while. fun with it, we didn’t take ourselves too seriously, and we just went with it. For more on Jared visit www.jaredallman.com. In addition to your acting career, you had a previous stint working for a talent agency in the country music business and I think you’re working on a book, if I’m correct. So you’re definitely the multi-hyphenate modern gay entertainer. Are there any other ventures or career pursuits that you aspire to? I don’t want to spread myself too thin, because I think if you’ve got more than three or four pots on the stove, something ain’t gonna get cooked till it’s good. I wanna pick out a couple of things and try to do those things well. I was lucky to have been on the other side of the business, so I know about good contracts and bad contracts and bad deals. Taking that into this other side of the business has been a great thing because I’m not just your average person out there who will sign anything. But it’s been cool. When did you relocate to Atlanta? 42 // davidatlanta.com

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Highlighting LGBT Cinema

for Atlanta for 26 Years By Paul Conroy

s Oscar turns 85 this year, Out on Film (Atlanta’s own LGBT film festival being held from October 3–10, 2013) enters it’s 26th year of bringing the best cinematic experience highlighting LGBT issues and themes to Atlanta.

Out on Film has been entertaining local audiences since 1987, and last year celebrated a double milestone: it’s 25th anniversary and it’s biggest year ever! Growing numbers, in audience attendance, the number of films shown and in the number of visiting filmmakers coming to speak about their works, has solidified Out on Film as one of the nation’s most important outlets for films appealing to the LGBT population. Over the past 25 years, it is estimated that the festival has shown upwards of 1500 LGBT-themed films and entertained close to 100,000 patrons. A non-profit organization, Out on Film was created to inform, entertain, educate and enrich the regional LGBT community by recognizing the creative work of these artists and professionals, many with local connections. Dozens of LGBT film festivals dot the global map over the course of a year, and Atlanta’s Out on Film has played host to local, national and international films celebrating the diversity in LGBT communities both near and far. We talked to Jim Farmer, the festival’s director about the past, present and future of both the Out on Film festival and LGBT films in general. What does the future of the group look like? What can audiences hope to see in the next 25 years? Every year since Out On Film became independent in 2008, we have grown. We want to be up there with the big boys one day, just behind Frameline in San 46 // davidatlanta.com

Francisco and Outfest in Los Angeles. I personally believe that LGBT film festivals will be around in 25 years. They are a needed forum not just as a place to see LGBT product and meet LGBT filmmakers, but as a safe haven where people can come together and see films like these with their community and community allies. Do you think that films that contain LGBT themes can be hurt in regards to the Oscars and other mainstream cinema competitions? Many actors have won Oscars for playing gay. The most noted example of it hurting was Brokeback Mountain. When Brokeback Mountain lost the Best Picture Academy Award to Crash, it shocked most everyone. There are members of the Academy who are gay/gay-friendly and will recognize LGBT fare, but there are other members who aren’t as embracing. Several Academy members refused to even watch Brokeback, which is one reason—along with industry love for Crash—that it won every award known to man except the Academy Award. Do you think movies and media and general have helped or hurt the public’s perception of LGBT members of society and why? Many LGBT-themed films get made every year but few of them get distribution and even fewer of them get a wide release. When an LGBT film is playing at multiplexes across the country, that’s a best-case scenario to help to advance the movement. There is no doubt that LGBT-positive movies and media help the perception. In the last few decades, depictions of LGBT characters has become more positive. When people realize that we are virtually the same as they are, perceptions slowly change. For more information about Out on Film visit www.outonfilm.org.

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t’s that time of year again: time for Richy Pugh’s birthday bashes, all benefiting the good people of Jerusalem House. Pugh, who owns What If Designs and Décor, first organized these parties to benefit Jerusalem House, where he sits on the board, when he turned 40. That first year’s party was a huge success, so he turned 40 again in 2012 and brought in more than $6,000 for the cause. Now he’s turning 40 yet again and seeing if they can top the funds raised from last year. Since 1988, Jerusalem House has been providing permanent, supportive housing for people with HIV/ AIDS and their families in Atlanta, giving homeless and low-income people the ability to have a roof over their heads and improve their lives. Today, they have almost 200 units and are the city’s largest housing provider of its kind. They have special programs for HIV-positive single mothers and their kids, community housing services and independent housing that still gives people the support and help they need.

At the margarita bash, tickets for the main Dragavanza event will be available. Then on March 2 comes Dragavanza, happening from 6—9:30 p.m. at Jungle Night Club (2115 Faulkner Rd.). Legendary drag queen and actress Miss Coco Peru will be the guest emcee of the event. You may remember her from such TV shows as Will and Grace, Boy Meets Boy and Arrested Development, or maybe from the movies To Wong Foo… and Trick. The performance features the talents of Regina Cartier, Monica Mitchels, Erica Lee, Amber Divine, Berlinda Wall, Mary Edith Pitts (Jerusalem House board member Richard Cherry) and the East Point Possums. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and more.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and you must be at least 18 years old to enter the club. The tickets are available at dragavanza.eventbrite.com, at Brushstrokes (1510 Piedmont Ave.) and at the margarita So, why not enjoy some partying, some good food, some bash. On the Eventbrite site, there’s also a special option good drinks and some entertainment for a great cause? to make a separate donation to Jerusalem House if you’re This is what Pugh refers to as his third annual 40th birth- feeling extremely generous. Note that Eventbrite does day benefit, which includes three different events with charge a small fee. proceeds going to Jerusalem House. The day after Dragavanza, Miss CoCo Peru will be at Las First is a margarita bash at Caramba Cafe (349 Decatur Margaritas (1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd.) for an all you can St.) on Feb. 25 from 5–9 p.m. to kick off Dragavanza. A eat brunch buffet with unlimited mimosas, a free tequila $12 donation gets you all the margaritas you can drink shot, a live DJ, a raffle and much more. This brunch will for the evening—but don’t forget to eat something from kick off at 1 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available on dragaCaramba Cafe’s dinner menu, featuring fajitas, enchilavanza.eventbrite.com as well as at the margarita bash. das, chimichangas and a special dinner for two that includes a little bit of everything. Caramba Cafe used to be Come out and enjoy some good fun, good food and good in Virginia-Highland, but has moved to the Pencil Factory times, all for a great cause. Shops near Grady Hospital. There’s parking in the back. @DavidAtlantaGA // 51

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LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Your mental

embrace new tech and gadget-toys is peaking now, though you may also have budgetary concerns. It’s a balancing act, but your inner child is likely to take the initiative.

energy is riding high right now, and you’re almost certainly able to hatch a few new schemes or dream up new inspiration for a part of your life that has been flagging somewhat lately.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You’re feeling a little off-balance lately, but it might not be a bad thing at all! Your energy is directing you in some uncomfortable ways, but the end results are likely to make you smile.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): It’s hard to keep up with all the details this week, but you know it’s essential that you do. Read every word of the fine print and get some help if you can’t make sense of it all on your own.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): If you’re racing around

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Though most other people are pretty intensely social right now, you may be better off flying solo. Your levels of trust aren’t all that high, though they should return to normal before long.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): It’s hard to tell who’s right lately—there are too many competing voices! It may be a good idea to do your own thing until you run out of inspiration, then just hide out or go home.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): You’re

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Talk things over with your partner or colleagues at work—you may be surprised just how close you are to the same goals. Now is a good time for working together, but only once you’ve talked.

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VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You need to review your work, but that comes naturally to you. It’s a good day for you to step back from the planning and look at how everything seems to fit together. Look with fresh eyes.

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Just ‘cause I’m a porn star doesn’t mean I’ll have sex with your ugly ass, at least without charging you by the hour.

Oh, you’re positive and you want to top me bareback? I invested in my negative status. You should have invested in yours. It’s cheaper; it’s called a condom. Whoever said cheap investments weren’t worth it was a positive fool. Your Bitch Session is old, tired, and honestly... embarrassing. Being a “bitch” isn’t a status symbol, it isn’t funny, and it isn’t cool. Grow up. Read the Vent in the AJC. Bitch Session is wittier and funnier. 60 // davidatlanta.com

So you got called a player…well, if it bothers you so much, there must be some truth there, sensitive!

If you think you have the right to just ram it in, then I reserve the right to ram my fist in your face.

Oh look, another bridge up in flames. Hunty, you can only burn so many men. After all, it’s a small gay world. Is it really living when you only listen to your friends to verify if someone is worth your time? You might want to go ask Mommy if she can powder your nuts that haven’t dropped too. The only PNP we like? Pizza and Pasta. Take your meth face home and get clean, dumbass.

That cynical attitude is the reason no one wants to be seen with you.

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