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By now, you have probably switched completely into holiday mode, and maybe you are thinking about getting a few presents for those special people in your life. Our gift guide makes gifting really sexy with a few things for the ones you want to put on your naughty list. We also guide you to a perfect weekend getaway in Savannah, which coincidentally could also make a really great gift for someone you love. Our celebrity interview is with Elizabeth Banks, who directs and stars in the new Charlie’s Angels movie. She talks to Chris Azzopardi about queering the ‘Gayngels’ and producing LGBTQ-inclusive projects. Happy reading, Peaches!
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Although ideal for turning up the heat with your significant other this holiday season, these gift ideas are also perfect for dropping a hint to someone you want to get closer with and maybe stuff more than their holiday stocking. Cozy up in this nextlevel onesie that conveniently unbuttons in the back too. Nasty Pig Union Suit, $119
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Broughton Street Shops The central street offers plenty of options for shopping, food, drink – and the famous Leopold’s Ice Cream! savannah.com/broughton-street/ By Mikkel Hyldebrandt
It may be the oldest city in the state of Georgia, but it’s hard not to become entirely enchanted by Savannah as the perfect weekend getaway destination. Serving you history, culture, art, lots of fun, and Southern charm, Savannah should be on the top of your list when planning your next weekend trip.
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Elizabeth Banks is here for all your lesbian-energy needs. After starring in _Pitch Perfect_, which never quite gave a cappella group members Beca and Chloe the full-on queer relationship fans (and even star Anna Kendrick) yearned for, Banks returned for _Pitch Perfect 2_ as star, producer and director, the musical-comedy’s flirtation with queerness still very much intact. You could say the same for Banks’ new _Charlie’s Angels_ and its own ranking on the Kinsey Scale, which definitely leans a little gay. Banks wrote, directed and produced the feature under Brownstone Productions, which she co-founded with her husband, Max Handelman. In addition to working behind the camera to launch the fearless trio – portrayed by Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska – into our modern, sexually fluid era, Banks also stars in the spy epic, playing an ex-Angel and one of the film’s multiple Bosleys. Notably, Stewart portrays her secret agent character Sabina Wilson, the first Angel to be depicted as a member of the LGBTQ community, to reflect her real-life queer sexuality. On a recent morning, Banks called to talk about busting up gender expectations, canceling straight, white, cisgender men and how – yes, kweens – “Kristen’s character is definitely gay in the movie.” So, Elizabeth, are you seeing the lesbian energy in this film that every other lesbian is seeing? (Laughs.) I am! Sure, of course. It was intentional then? I’ll tell you, this is what it is: We have a very inclusive, open, loving movie set and I get to make movies with multiple women who get to sit around in rooms and touch each other and hold hands, because that’s what women do, right? We just really tried to be as loving and accepting of each other as possible, and if that creates some vibes that people want to interpret, so be it. After the trailer dropped, this film was dubbed “Charlie’s Gayngels” by some queer fans. Is a part of you upset that that wasn’t the actual title? (Laughs.) I wish it was just Elizabeth’s Gayngles. I’ll make a new movie that says that. Was it your intent to remain sexually ambiguous with these characters? I think ambiguity is kind of modern now. I think the fluidity is very modern right now. Kristen’s character is definitely gay in the movie. I mean, she wanted to be gay in the movie and I’m like, “Yeah.” I made sure we kept that little moment in so that you understand what she was attracted to. And you’re welcome to talk to her about it. She loves to be open about it. I just wanted to
make sure that she was able to present a character that she was fully behind. Was it important to you to cast somebody whose sexuality aligns with that of the character she’s playing? Yeah. I will say none of them had sexuality written into the script and everybody in the script sort of flirted with everybody (laughs). Everybody could go all ways at all times and we didn’t want to put any limits on anyone. It’s a really great way to investigate your mark. Speaking of investigating your mark: Pitch Perfect fans were rooting for Beca and Chloe to get together, and that never happened. Both of them date boys in the movies. Hey, that means nothing. Apparently it means nothing. But they do dates boys in the movie. And they do get naked in the shower together, but lots of people get naked in communal showers in college. That wasn’t my college experience, but please, tell me about yours. (Laughs.) I definitely was naked in lots of communal showers. So, back to Sabina: She identifies as gay? Or does she identify as queer, lesbian, bi? I believe that she refers to herself as queer. To have a queer lead in a Charlie’s Angels movie, does that feel like a big deal to you? It’s never happened before. It’s so interesting. I’ll be honest, it feels so natural to me that these characters would live in this way. Again, I feel like it’s the most modern version of _Charlie’s Angels_ and speaks to the audience that’s here for it right now. It was never a big deal, it was not a big deal. We talked about it and it just… happened. It was very natural. How much of Sabina’s queerness was Kristen’s idea and how much of it was yours? I wrote that little moment in that script for her to be like, “Ohhh, hello!” to another woman because I wanted it, even though she flirts with guys and then beats them up. It was important for Kristen to present herself as queer in the movie and I was all for it. Was she responsible for the hair too? Oh, I definitely wanted her to have that hair. We wanted to play with expectations of Kristen Stewart in the movie, so I told her from the get-go, “I want to open the movie with you in full Barbie regalia. I want you to have the long, blond hair.” She played Gisele on SNL and we looked at a lot of those photos for reference, like long,
long, beautiful hair and bright pink dress. You know, the whole thing. Just super comfortable in her skin, so then when she transformed in the opening scene of the movie, it was like, ha-ha, you thought it was one thing but it’s something totally else. We were presenting something that really had a big turn. It wasn’t like she took off a long, blond wig and then just had shorter blond hair, you know what I mean? (Laughs.) I really wanted there to be a distinction so that you know she’s truly playing a character and the real her is underneath. Queer Eye style expert Tan France visited the Charlie’s Angels set. Did he approve of everything in that giant closet where the Angels’s wardrobe is housed? (Laughs.) I wish he was able to consult on the closet! But he was with us after we were done in the closet (laughs). We were in Istanbul together. We had so much fun. I was so grateful that he came. I don’t think he’s ever been to Istanbul, which is a really incredible city. And he loved the film and is a huge supporter of it. He’s just been great. Are you a Queer Eye groupie now? Oh, I’ve been a groupie since the original Fab Five, honey. I love the first go ’round. I’m back for round two. I can’t get enough. I have not seen (the special) Tokyo (season) yet. Have you? No, but I’ve got a box of Kleenex ready to go. Yeah, exactly. I bawl during every single episode. (Laughs.) How did you connect with Laverne Cox for her cameo in Charlie’s Angels? I got to develop two television shows with her and love her and I think she’s an incredible talent, and she blessed Charlie’s Angels. I told her a year-and-a-half ago when I first started, “I have something in mind for you and it will be small at first, but I promise there’s more if you’ll just trust me,” and she was like, “Let’s do it. Anything.” Off we go! You seem to be strongly suggesting you’re working on another Charlie’s Angels film. Are you thinking of making an even queerer follow-up? I can’t… I don’t want to… I just want to tell you I always keep her in mind.
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It’s been said that you playing a space witch in Power Rangers, Rita Repulsa, is the ultimate queer role. Is that really your queerest role yet? Oh, she is probably really high on the energy scale, isn’t she? Wow. And also just the costuming. And she was real mad at guys too, by the way (laughs). Yeah, I’m gonna go with Rita, for sure. You’re gonna go with her over Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games? I think so, yeah. I think Effie’s kind of asexual, actually. She’s more of a drag queen; she really has an affinity for Haymitch, obviously. I think that’s real. The two of them had a connection but I think in general, yeah. Asexual. Will LGBTQ characters be among the cast of your HBO show DC Super Hero High? I don’t want to say too much about that, honestly. But I’m sure self-exploration will be a part of their journeys as they are very young and in high school. As a producer, how important is LGBTQ inclusivity when it comes to the projects that you oversee? I think it’s really important. Also, it’s really good business. I’m all about trying to be fresh, and some (people) are like, “You seem to have a lot of female-fronted films and television shows. You have Aidy Bryant on Shrill, Kristen... .” The fact of the matter is that as a businesswoman, I’m trying to create (in a way) that feels really fresh to people, that feels like you haven’t seen it before, that feels exciting and new and speaks to right now. It just comes down to the fact that a white, male, cisgender perspective is just not fresh. We’ve been looking at ’em for 100 years (laughs). And in media right now, I’m about giving voice to something a little different than that. As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, GQ and Billboard. Reach him via Twitter @chrisazzopardi.
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Christmas Miracles The holiday season reminds us of the important things in life, Black Friday savings, Cyber Monday savings and giving back to charity for tax write-off savings. This year I created my own charity called Lil’ Miracles. We offer a variety of fun ways you can give to those in need while still feeling like your money is going towards something you would spend it on anyway. most-popular way of giving in my charity is Tips 4 Tits. follow Mitzi @itsmitzip Our The most under-appreciated members of Atlanta’s community are by far the exotic dancers. They work hard to get YOU hard. And during the holiday season, they don’t get nearly enough love as they should. Through my Tips 4 Tits, for every dollar you tip, we match and give back to the Exotic Dancers Association of America. You can also donate directly to the program to help with pole dancing lessons and aid in the building of Atlanta’s first Exotic Dancing Academy, where we will guide fledgling strippers and teach them how to work the business of adult entertainment. But the greatest aspect of T4T would have to be the benefits we offer the retired and close-to-retiring strippers. They’ve entertained the masses for so long, it’s time for the masses to give back. At a certain age, doing a shoulder-shimmy with osteoporosis deserves a miracle. So, this holiday season, give your elder strippers the GOOD tips. Cause they need those miracles. Another program my charity offers is the Party Preparedness Program. I feel it is important to guide our party monsters towards a safer, cheaper way of partying. Through PPP we give access to the best party drugs and hottest dance spots the city has to offer. We enable the wildest at heart to get affordable uppers and downers (and everything in-between) while directing them to the best parties. We’ve partnered with the top-selling dealers in Atlanta and Metro-Atlanta areas to put this program together. For every twenty dollars you spend on drugs, we donate a portion of the proceeds towards this incredible joint effort. The one aspect of my charity that holds a special place in my heart would have to be the aid we are providing after-hours warehouses. By donating to Before Sunrise, you help hundreds of individuals party-on until their bodies are cleaned of the various substances they’ve ingested. With BS, I want to give back to the people that keep the streets safe after dark by crowding every corner of Atlanta well after three in the morning. So far, the program has helped numerous after-hours facilities keep their licenses while avoiding random police patrolling, as well as open various more. We even created after-hour bed & breakfasts that offer those who’ve sobered up before their friends a place to wait on them in comfort. For every bottle of water, you purchase at one of the many after-hours throughout Atlanta, you are helping us keep the party going. I hope this holiday season my charity provides magic all across Atlanta. And with your help, we can make miracles for everyone last well past Christmas.
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The delicious holiday season kickoff features Atlanta’s premier It is time for the annual Bad Santa fundraising event LGBTQ+ and ally chefs and their culinary inspirations, and all benefitting the AIDS Vaccine 200 and Field Day, where you proceeds will benefit the OUT Georgia Business Alliance. can come and donate, and even better, have your photo taken Tickets ($55) via atlantagaychamber.org. in Bad Santa’s lap! Thursday, December 5, 6-8 pm Thursday, December 5, 7-10 pm W Atlanta Midtown Woofs Atlanta
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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN. 20) You will probably want everyone to know how you feel this week. You won’t be shy about expressing your emotions. Feel free to take the lead on matters, for you have the self-confidence and emotional stability to do quite well at the helm of the ship.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) You’re apt to be spurred into action by strong forces that don’t want you to take a break. Keep in mind that the more you resist, the more you will be pushed and pulled by outside sources. If you find yourself in a bind, take a deep breath and calm down.
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PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20) Your mind is apt to be fixed on one thing this week, and you won’t rest until you’ve obtained it. Don’t be surprised if you have to put up a bit of a fight in order to accomplish this goal, whatever it may be.
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LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 22) Your heart is in the right place, so feel free to share your good mood with others. Keep things simple and straightforward. You will find that you can be much more efficient when you cut out the aspects that aren’t pertinent or absolutely necessary. Follow your heart.
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By Mikkel Hyldebrandt Trouble in the love department? With sex? Or just people in general? Send us your queries, questions, and problems, and you’ll get answers served straight up and with a little ice.
I met two guys while I was out with friends, and I really hit it off with them both. They told me they were not together and only roommates, and so I ended up hooking up with one of them – let’s call him roommate number one. As I was leaving, the other guy – let’s call him roommate number two – indicated that he was interested in hooking up with me as well, and I leave feeling a little strange but also thinking that it would be okay since they are just roommates. A few nights later, I meet with roommate number two, and we end up having (great!) sex, but afterward, he asks me not to mention it to roommate number one, which I find a little strange. I proceed to meet up with roommate number two apparently unbeknownst to roommate number one, but at some point, roommate number one has found out about the rendezvous, and now there is radio silence from both of them. I really liked them both as friends, and I was getting more romantically involved with roommate number two as well, and I thought it was all okay because they were just roommates. But I guess not? Am I at fault here? Please, help me understand this mess. Sincerely Room Service Dear Room Service Yes, that is a messy situation indeed, but – be honest – you seriously didn’t pick up on the fact that other dynamics were at play between these two guys? After you leave that first morning, you think it is a little strange, and then you go ahead and meet with roommate number two in secret – pretty clear signs that something else is going on here! Not saying that the two roommates are in a relationship, but the whole roommate situation is complicated because after a while, certain dynamics develop, and most commonly, that means a ‘don’t sleep with the same people’ rule. Also, have you considered that the first roommate was more interested in you and was hurt when he found out his friend and roommate was doing you behind his back? Now, it seems, they have re-bonded and salvaged their relationship, which means severing communication with you. Bottom-line for you: you took on too much, and you knew deep down that you weren’t fair to all parties involved, and now you have ended up with nothing. It sucks, but consider it a valuable lesson in dating and hooking up in the future. 42 | 11.27.19
I’ve become good friends with this guy, and we have been hanging out – purely platonically – but there is a catch: he is my best friend’s ex. We get along great, but lately, I feel like there is definitely some flirting going on too. I’m pretty sure we both want to take it to the next level, but neither of us has acted on it because of the ex situ. Is it possible for me to date my best friend’s ex? Sincerely Ex-Connect Dear Ex-Connect There is a reason why you both have hesitations and doubts about taking it to the next level, and that is because dating your friend’s ex is usually a major no-no. The simple fact that it takes a long time to get over a significant romantic relationship makes the situation delicate and complicated. No matter how you approach it, there is a whole world of feelings – real, unresolved, and lingering – that can make it hard for anyone to say they are indeed “over it.” So, when it comes to your friend, of course, it’s going to hurt him if you engage with his ex. It’s basically saying that you need to get laid, and his feelings are less relevant to you. Does this mean that you can’t ever date someone’s ex? No, but on a general level, it is just not a great idea. So, ask yourself, is this boy really that important to you that you are willing to risk a friendship? Is he husband material, or is he just a hot guy you’re attracted to? Is the connection deeper than just a physical one? Do you just wish to feel a connection with someone? And are you ready to possibly cause irreparable damage to your friendship? Think carefully before you engage in any next steps.
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