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John Waters Cult Icon On His Divine Career

Academy Awards Drinking Game Lights, Camera, Shots!

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If you haven’t seen all the contenders for this year’s slew of awards, we’ve got you covered with our predictions for winners and near misses for this year’s Oscar program.

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CATCHING UP WITH JOHN WATERS

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Hosting your own Oscar party in style can be a daunting task. We’ve got a few suggestions and tips to keep your guests guessing and entertained all night.

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OSCAR PARTIES! Looking for that perfect place to enjoy the Oscars? Well we’ve got you covered! Here are some of the hottest Oscar viewing parties around town. Here’s what you need to know: 10th & Piedmont says to come styled in your best red carpet outfit for a fun filled night of awards, prizes and $15 bottomless champagne.

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Amsterdam is hosting their annual viewing party starting at 7 p.m.

Blake’s is having their own Oscar viewing party starting with the red carpet all from their bar downstairs.

Henry’s Midtown is presenting a viewing party with “Live Oscars” walking the crowd according to host, Regina Cartier. Red Carpet starts at 6 p.m. with a suggested $10 donation where you will receive a complementary “Oscaresque Cocktail”. Suggested attire is Hollywood Glam and prizes will be given away throughout, including 2 tickets to see Miss CoCo Peru at Lips on Mar. 4.

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But I digress, why do we get so easily sucked into the lives of these newly rich and famous upstarts? Is it the comedy gold that goes unwritten, just by watching them try to perform for the Legends in attendance? I mean come on, have you seen the cameras pan from the young gyrating bodies, to the crowd of Paul McCartney and Tom Jones types barely holding on to a smile? Pure genius!

So while I root for my girl Reese, and look through the screen at the amazingly bright blue eyes of a certain Director; I’ll be taking bets on great actors reciting shitty unfunny lines, because who doesn’t love a good TelePrompTer disaster??

I’m looking at you John Travolta. Which easily reminds me to finish up RuPaul style.

“So, may the best woman...win!!!”

And the Winner is.....

Not you. And more importantly, why are we so obsessed with all of the Award shows? None of us actually know any of the ‘nominated types’ of media celebrities, so why do we give a shit? I imagine others have similar stories to mine. Like maybe you didn’t know that I went to school with an A-list actress nominated this year for an Academy Award, or that I’ve slept with a nominated Director. Who they are doesn’t really matter, because I know that you don’t really care. I still have no claim to really “know” them; nor do I believe you really “know” any of those media celebrity types you’ve somehow trapped into selfies for your various social media pages; and by various...I mean that same selfie pic for ALL of them. You’ll ride that moment of glory forever. Proof positive that Bianca del Rio is everywhere.

So why do we tune in, by the millions and millions, to see what the celebrities parading down the red carpet are wearing? Its not like you’ll ever wear those size zero dresses, or funny little bellman hats from the Grand Budapest Hotel.

Yeah, I’m looking at you Pharrell. And why is it important to know what went wrong with Madonna during her really awkward Grammy performance? It’s not like any of you have her number, so she can confide in you as to what was really going on...besides how to maybe get amazing thighs like hers. And alas, Kanye needs to be punched in the throat with all of Beck’s Grammy Awards. Annie Lennox should just sing throughout the entire 2016 show; all while Sia does interpretive dances, of course! She can even wear that giant fuck off wig she wore on the red carpet? It was absolutely everything, and currently serves as my new profile pic on Facebook.

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Tony Gowell Tony Gowell is a bi-weekly columnist, exclusively writing for David Atlanta. Contact him at obsessed@davidatlanta.com with your latest obsessions. If you’re half way interesting, he might write about it, and if he doesn’t… better luck next time!

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INSIDE THE 2015

OSCAR RACE

by Elijah Sarkesian

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h, the Academy Awards – Hollywood’s biggest night. It’s here again, and there will be plenty of places you can watch this year’s Neil Patrick Harris-hosted event.

Whether you’re watching from a bar hosting an Oscar party or from the comfort of your own home, though, you’ll want to make smart guesses as to what films will go from “Oscar nominee” to “Oscar winner.”

Consider this your guide. Whether you want to know who’s most likely to win or just figure out what films you should make a point of seeing before Sunday, Feb. 22, we break down some of the biggest categories of the night just for you.

AMERICAN SNIPER Actor in a Leading Role

Best Picture Film Editing Sound Editing Sound Mixing Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

BEST PICTURE This year’s Best Picture category has eight nominees, and while there is no clear frontrunner, it’s safe to eliminate a few nominees from the discussion: for Whiplash, The Theory of Everything and The Grand Budapest Hotel, the nomination is the honor, and each film has a shot at winning in other categories. Of the remaining five, The Imitation Game and Selma have outside chances, but this category is shaping up as a three-way race.

BOYHOOD

Actor in a Supporting Role Actress in a Supporting Role Best Picture Directing Film Editing Writing (Original Screenplay)

With a box office take that’s, quite frankly, insane, American Sniper is becoming a phenomenon just as voting takes place.

Conservatives in particular seem to love this film, and the film’s box office haul of over $300 million in a month means that it’s earned more than the other seven nominees combined. It’s got a solid chance, in other words.

Realistically, though, this year is shaping up as a battle between Boyhood and Birdman, or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Both have the critical acclaim, but in the various critics’ awards last year, Boyhood had the edge. It also has the fact that it took 12 years to make, and turned out to be a poignant coming of age story.

Birdman, though, has momentum from the various guilds, which have some membership overlap with the Academy. Plus, it’s a film about actors with showy technical achivements, so there’s plenty of ways Academy members can relate to the film.

I’d give the slightest of edges to Boyhood, but this category could go in a few different directions.

BIRDMAN Actor in a Leading Role

Directing Actor in a Supporting Role Sound Editing Actress in a Supporting Role Sound Mixing Best Picture Writing (Original Screenplay) Cinematography

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BEST DIRECTOR If there’s a theme to this year’s nominees, it’s a long-overdue appreciation of film auteurs of the last 20 years making it big at the Oscars with films that wholly represent their own unique visions. Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel ) is a worthy contender who fits the auteur billing, but this category is a tight race between Alejandro González Iñárritu (Birdman) and Richard Linklater (Boyhood ).

There’s a good chance that, as we’ve seen the last few years, there will be a split in Best Picture and Director, with one film taking Picture and another, Director.

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BEST ACTOR

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING Actor in a Leading Role

Actress in a Leading Role Best Picture Music (Original Score) Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Of the four acting categories, this is the only one without a clear frontrunner. Of the five nominees, there are two viable contenders and one spoiler. Michael Keaton (Birdman) has the comeback story that the Academy loves so much, while Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) had to physically manipulate his body to play Stephen Hawking. Both have claimed their fair share of awards from various critics’ groups and the guilds, with Redmayne having a slight edge. But keep an eye out for Bradley Cooper, working with his third acting nomination in three years. Voters may choose his performance as a way to reward American Sniper without voting for the film as a whole.

BEST ACTRESS

STILL ALICE Actress in a Leading Role

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While all of the nominees in this category are worthy contenders, this category has belonged to Julianne Moore for her turn in Still Alice since the film premiered last fall. The closest thing to a spoiler in this category is Marion Cotillard for Two Days, One Night. Fun/ disturbing fact: if Moore and Redmayne win, look for mentions of their film work together in Savage Grace, where the two starred as a mother and son in an incestuous relationship.

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BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR There are plenty of worthy contenders in this category, plus Robert Duvall for his turn in The Judge. Character actor J.K. Simmons, though, is deservedly sweeping awards season for his work in the appropriately titled Whiplash. If you want a sure bet for the night, this is it.

WHIPLASH Actor in a Supporting Role

Best Picture Film Editing Sound Mixing Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS A close second for a sure bet at the Oscars is Patricia Arquette winning this category.

Her competition here is weak (seriously, you’d give Meryl Streep her record-tying fourth Oscar for a supporting role?) and Arquette has a tremendous arc of her own in Boyhood. Then again, this category has a history of some surprising winners, so don’t rule out a win from, say, Emma Stone for her role in Birdman.

INTO THE WOODS

Actress in a Supporting Role Costume Design Production Design

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE For months, pundits expected the year’s biggest commercial and critical animated hit, The LEGO Movie, to win Best Animated Feature. Its snub opens this category up wide, with a pair of box office hits (How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Big Hero 6) going up against smaller successes (The Boxtrolls) and foreign productions (Song of the Sea and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya). The first How to Train Your Dragon lost in this category to Toy Story 3, so a win for its sequel could be seen as a makeup win for the first film. It’s the most likely choice, but just barely.

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lifestyle

A Night to Remember Hosting Your Home Oscar Party

by Bryan Tillman

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ollywood’s most anticipated event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 27. You too can get in on all of the glamour and glitz of the Oscars by hosting your own Academy Awards-themed party. Here is a guide you will need for the best invitations, decorations, food, drinks, and game ideas that will have others calling you a star host. After the party is over, get ready for the rave reviews.

Spread the news about the soiree by using Evite’s Oscars party invites. Evite’s are an electronic invitation that can be personalized and the great perk is, your guest will receive it via e-mail. Signing up is very simple. Once you have registered on the website; you may send out the invites and the cost is FREE. Once your guests begin to RSVP, simply log in to your account to begin checking the numbers so you can plan accordingly for a night to remember.

Everyone has that one dressy outfit that they have been waiting to wear at the perfect event. Well, the wait is over and the event has arrived. Why should the Hollywood stars be the only ones wearing their fancy couture? Turn your Oscar’s party into a costume or black attire event.

Encourage that your guests wear their dressy outfits to this event (even if you are all about to hang around the house watching the TV).

Let the film roll away with props that will scream movie set. Visit the nearest Party City for decorations that will help make your movie party a success with movie themed decorations. Be sure to purchase items such as: director clipboards, cameras, and even a red carpet for the entry.

You can even visit Pinterest to learn how to create your own Oscar decorations.

Remember, with each movie-themed party, there must be food. Allow your guests to dig in some of these tasty foods: chunky beef chili, corn and cheddar cornbread, a batch of oven fried fish ‘n’ chips. Even branch out and show your support with Spanish tapas such as: chorizo and pepper empanadas, Spanish shrimp and sangria. Don’t forget the drinks. While you can’t go wrong with bubbly (that’s what the stars will be drinking, after all), we’ve got something a bit more festive for your glass.

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Have your guests strike a pose by having a photo booth for them to take photos. Keep the fun rolling by playing a prediction game. Create or find print-out ballots for the guests to select whom they think will win each of the major awards. You could even play Bingo, Academy Award-themed party style. Don’t forget to give a prize to the

person who correctly predicts the most winners. You may even give an award to the “Best dressed” male and female of the night.

Now that you have a guide to planning the perfect Oscar party, let the fun begin. This will be a night to remember.

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NAME THE CURRENT CATEGORY OR TAKE A SHOT

The Theory of Everything Stephen Hawking: I’m sorry. I did my best.

MOVE BACK ONE SPACE

I Birdman Sam: What’s so funny?

n this soon to be cult classic drinking game, players move around the board by spotting occurrences during the Academy Awards.

Some things, like commercial breaks, happen quite frequently, while others, like tripping on the way to the dais, happen very rarely.

Please enjoy yourselves and drink responsibly (yeah right).

GAME PIECES

Choose your character, cut or tear them out, and commence dtinking!

ASSIGN A DRINK OR SHOT TO TWO OTHER PLAYERS

Boyhood Dad: Just put it in the car. I’m being patriotic.

Grand Budapest M. Gustave: Keep your hands off my lobby boy!

Into The Woods Witch: I’m not good, I’m not nice, I’m just right. I’m the witch.

MOVE FORWARD ONE SPACE

ASSIGN A DRINK OR SHOT TO ONE OTHER PLAYER

American Sniper Chris Kyle: [from trailer] I’m willing to meet my creator and answer for every shot that I took...

RULES: First player to touch their nose at the First person to catch any naughty gay refbeginning of a commercial break moves erence made by Neal Patrick Harris or any one else moves FOUR spaces forward.

ONE space forward.

First player to catch an award win- First person to catch someone tripping on ner thanking God moves TWO spaces their way up to the podium moves FIVE forward. spaces forward.

First player to catch the cut off music for an award winner who is too long-winded moves THREE spaces forward.

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MOVE FORWARD ONE SPACE

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The Interview

What Exactly Was the Point Again?

by Jeffery Silvey

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hen North Korea hacked Sony and threatened the movie The Interview, Americans stood together with feigned interest in an act of solidarity to actively protest this attack on freedom of speech. After we all started watching the movie on Netflix, we started asking ourselves the same questions we asked about the war in Iraq: What exactly was the point again?

Kim Jong-un actor Randall Park is hilarious opposite James Franco with their homosexual bromance.

Led by Seth Rogen and James Franco, The Interview tells the story of a TV reporter and his producer who travel to North Korea for a world-exclusive interview with the country’s leader. The movie has the benefit of exploring North Korea, offering a (false) view of the isolated country. Once you get to see North Korea you realize there isn’t much else to the movie.

The Interview had potential. It boasts an impressive supporting cast of notable comedy performers. It even has Lizzy Caplan (Janis Ian from Mean Girls, anyone?), but the talents of the supporting players and Caplan’s deadpan deliveries are not enough. Rogen and Franco are funny, but they are both too pretentious to convincingly pull off their jokes. Although it’s obvious they think what they’re doing 42 | 2.18.15

In one of the opening scenes of the movie rapper Eminem comes out on Jame’s talk show as a flaming gay man.

is hysterical, their antics have all been done before by other comedians. The jokes are repetitive, and much like a smile in church, it feels forced.

conceal it from Korean troops (another borrowed joke). He grunts in agony, attempting to joke that anal sex is excruciatingly painful. That’s what the movie is like; painful anal sex. While some people To best sum up the movie, I will reference will adjust to it and begin to enjoy it, oththe scene where Rogen shoves a phal- ers won’t be as lucky. Either way, the lic shaped object into his ass in order to movie can be a pain in the ass.

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Catching Up with

JOHN WATERS Cult icon on his divine career, kink freaks, James Franco and how filmmakers ‘try too hard’

by Chris Azzopardi

JOHN WATERS HAS TAKEN MANY DEVIANT TURNS DURING HIS INFLUENTIAL CAREER AS A CULT ICON WHO’S CONSTRUCTED A LEGACY OUT OF THE POOPEATING, MOM-MURDERING OUTRAGEOUSNESS OF HIS FILMOGRAPHY. BUT HE HASN’T STOPPED THERE.

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ven in conversation one recent afternoon from his Baltimore home, Waters is appropriately inappropriate as he considers a smorgasbord of provocative topics: his disdain for adult babies, the resurrection of Brad Renfro, how James Franco is too good looking to look at, and why, at 68, he may never make another film.

JW: They’re trying too hard to be kinky. Plushie sex holds no interest for me. If people are into it, I don’t wanna know more about their life, really. Do it in private. Or – as that expression that I hate goes – “get a room.” I think I feel that way about plushies and people that wanna fuck people in unicorn costumes.

DA: Fans adore you – I adore you – because you’ve always been the voice of the voiceless. As a youngster coming into himself, I remember you introducing me to so much more than morning cartoons did.

JW: (Laughs) Morning cartoons are a good start, though!

There’s always insane puppeteers and fairy tales. You know, when I was young I loved Slovenly Peter. That was a great one.

I loved him. I still have that up by my bed. And Chicken Little – liked that one too!

DA: Today we’re getting shock-value films like The Human Centipede and the 2013 German drama David Atlanta: I can’t imagine much shocks you, but Wetlands, which features vegetable masturbation – did you see it? these days, does anything?

John Waters: The things that I don’t like that I don’t wanna JW: I did see Wetlands. I enjoyed it! It was the only movie I’ve be shocked by. $40-million gross-out Hollywood movies. Really ever seen about hemorrhoids. It started its own genre. ugly porn – like rape porn. Stuff I don’t wanna look at. I mean, we have to put up with that for the freedoms of free speech, but DA: And then we have J. Lo’s The Boy Next Door. also, some romantic comedies I can’t take.

JW: Which I’m dying to see. That’s the only movie I wanna see! The reviews made it sound like it could be as good as DA: What’s the biggest limit you’ve overcome?

Mahogany or something. I am gonna go to a theater because JW: Maybe sploshers. You know, people who are sexually at- I’m so tired of my Oscar duties of seeing all these self-importracted to food. And I still have problems with feeders. I have tant serious movies. I need to see that movie! real problems with adult babies. Lock those fuckers up.

DA: With these movies in mind, how would you describe the trash being made these days in comparison DA: How do you feel about the plushies movement? to your own version of “trash”?

JW: I think it’s bullshit. I think Vanity Fair made that up (with a 2001 story called “Pleasures of the Fur”), and then once they JW: They try too hard. And they spend too much money! I did the article people became them. I’m not sure I believe that’s think The Hangover was great. I loved The Hangover, and I liked Bridesmaids – and I like, even more, that other Bridesmaids true even. movie that was called something different! But then there DA: And grown men obsessed with My Little Ponies are 50 other ones that are imitations that cost way too much – “bronies”? money just to gross out and, to me, I don’t hate ’em but they’re not funny, they’re not witty.

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DA: You’ve always been known for working with a specific troupe of actors. When you look out now at the actor pool, who would you like to work with? How about James Franco? You’re both so uninhibited.

JW: I’ve known James forever. One time I said he’s so handsome I can’t even look at him. So I’ve known him forever. And good for him! You can’t say he’s not working. He sure ain’t in the unemployment line!

DA: Not yet. When you look back at your career, what accomplishment of yours makes you most proud?

JW: Having real movie stars suddenly make movies with me, which, I guess, Tab Hunter was the first. Liz Renay was a star too, but she was more of a burlesque star. Tab Hunter coming and making that movie with us changed everything, and it made Polyester a hit and, certainly, he was very brave to do that because I hadn’t made Hairspray; I was not socially acceptable.

What movies are you gonna go watch to decide if you wanna take a chance? Pink Flamingos? (Laughs) And he did see it and was like, “Oh my god! You have to cut parts of that out!” He was hilarious about it. But people that took chances with me (meant a lot), and all the movie stars did, really, but Tab was first.

DA: Are you in touch with many of these actors?

JW: Yes! I’m in contact with lots of them. I am in contact with Tab. I just talked to Johnny Depp. I’m still close with Johnny Knoxville. I see Kathleen Turner a lot. Certainly I see Stephen Dorff some. I’m trying to think of the ones that I see the most that are alive…

DA: Ricki Lake?

JW: Ricki Lake – of course! I mean, I see Ricki Lake probably more than any of them. Traci Lords I see. I see lots of them.

DA: Of all your films, which do you look at most fondly and least fondly?

JW: I don’t look at any of them, to be honest. I guess, weirdly, of my Divine movies, I’d pick Female Trouble. My mother always said Serial Mom was the best movie I ever made – maybe she’s right. My mom said, “I am serial mom; I hate it when people chew gum!” And I still hate it when people chew gum too. I’ve turned into my mother!

DA: What comes to mind when you think of the craziest mail you’ve ever gotten?

JW: Since where I get my mail at Atomic Books (in Baltimore) is fairly publicized – so much so that it was even a clue on Jeopardy! recently – I get amazing stuff. People send me great gifts, great books, weird paintings. I have a whole wall of fan paintings of me – some are great, some are hideous, and I love all of them. I don’t get hideous stuff – well, yes: Somebody did just send me a dildo recently that I didn’t even open; I just threw it out. One guy just sent me a thing (saying) that after he read Carsick he raised money for cancer by hitchhiking around the country and that was lovely. I thought, “I inspired other people

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to hitchhike for charity?!” I did it for a JW: Well, I haven’t book advance! (Laughs) written a novel ever, so I think I might try to do DA: I recall you lamenting the main- that one day. I’ve never streaming of gay culture – had a TV show before!

That might happen. Oh! JW: Well, not completely. I’ve traveled I did have a TV show! with Gov. O’Malley in Maryland to get “’til Death Do Us Part.” gay marriage legal and we got it, so I’m So, I had a TV show, for it; I just don’t think I’ll ever do it. but I was in it. I didn’t write it.

DA: But I’m referring to your 2011 interview with Slate, during which DA: Are you saying you seemed somewhat bummed re- you’re writing this garding the mainstreaming of gay show? culture.

JW: Yes. And directing.

JW: Well, it was more special being an We’ll see, we’ll see. “In outlaw, but you know what, still, it’s a lot development” as they better today than it was. say. I have many projects in development.

DA: As a gay man yourself, how do Many folders on the “in you feel your place in the gay com- development” table. munity has changed?

DA: You always do.

JW: I always appealed to gay people that couldn’t even fit into the gay world, JW: I always do! Next! and I still do. But the gay world’s always (Laughs) been supportive of me; it’s never certainly been my whole audience. People DA: When people go forget: When Pink Flamingos first came through your things out, yes, it was gay people, but it was after you kick the bikers too. My crowd has always been bucket, what are you minorities. My core crowd is minorities most worried they’ll that can’t fit in with their own minorities. find?

And now, I don’t make anybody mad.

Even with my Filthy World show, my sister said, “How do you get away with saying that stuff?” I do because I’m not mean, I don’t think, and they know that when they come to see a show called This Filthy World, it’s not gonna be about healthy eating!

Babs Johnson (played by the drag queen Divine) lives with her lovely son Crackers, her pal Cotton, and her egg-obsessed mother Miss Edie in a pink trailer, and they have a reputation as being the “filthiest people alive.”

JW: Already my friend knows where to get rid of the porno stash. Every man has one thing somewhere – one little pile – you wanna get rid of, and my friend already knows where that is. So I’m not worried about anything. Everything else goes to Wesleyan Film Archives – all my personal stuff. I don’t hide much!

thing left to do, now that everybody tries to be shocking, is to do the opposite, really, (laughs) and take my most shocking movie and rewrite it for children. Then the audience feels dirty because they know the real movie that children don’t.

DA: How do you feel about all the boundary-pushing going on nowaDA: Right. By this point don’t peo- DA: Lucky friend, though. Gets to in- days? Does it frustrate you that evple know what to expect from John herit your entire porn collection! erybody tries to shock?

Waters?

JW: No, they don’t get to inherit it. JW: Very little frustrates me these days.

JW: They do, but they don’t get mad The porn collection – that’s cataloged! No – that doesn’t bother me. I’m secure, even when I always test people’s limit That’ll go to Wesleyan. That’s part of my you know? (Laughs) I don’t feel that. I – because I always make fun of my audi- library! (Laughs) don’t worry about challenges. I’m not in a ence’s tastes. I’m not trying to win them contest in who can be the most hideous. I over; they’re already over into my world, DA: Regarding your own films, what think I’ve been lucky. My career has been usually, so I like to kid them just as I kid was and continues to be your moti- understood. I saw somebody I hadn’t myself about our own taste, questioning vation in pushing boundaries? seen in 50 years at a funeral yesterday everything. That, to me, is what humor’s and they said, “John, it’s amazing – your about.

JW: The only boundary that I might have dreams came true!” And I said, “Yeah, pushed recently was I did a children’s they did. It’s a wonderful thing.” Because DA: What’s left for you to do, John? version of Pink Flamingos that’s in my art yeah, they really did.

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2. Make them laugh. Humor is the very best social lubricant.

Folks enjoy talking with people that have an active sense of humor. Don’t take anything too seriously and just have fun.

3. Smile. A friendly grin is hard to resist. Plus, the simple act of smiling releases stress and relaxes the mind.

If all else fails, tell him to study how Vegas showgirls are able to strut the stage in high-heels and a headdress.

That’s a great skill for any red-blooded American gay boy to perfect.

Dear Dom, My wardrobe is so boring. When I moved from South Florida last year my clothing was so colorful.

But after six months of living in Atlanta it looks like I’m dressed for a funeral every day. Help!

Dear Dom,

Every Single Question...

Every Single Answer

Can He Incorporate Color The dark days of winter can make at Atlanta a very bland land, CHIC. While those neon tropical prints may be relegated to your vacation collection, your everyday wardrobe can still outwardly express the inner you. The secret is control.

“You want to add just a pop of color,” explains Matthew Taylor, stylist at Boy Next Door Menswear. “You start with a monochromatic outfit, and get that pop using shoes, shoes, socks, a tie, or hat. For more impact chose a contrasting color from the opposite side of the color wheel. For a more subtle look, use a complementary color.” But be careful, cautions Taylor. “You want to wear the color, and not have the color wear you!”

Dear Dom,

Dear Dom,

I just landed a great corporate job. The money is really good. My co-workers are friendly. The company is having a convention in Las Vegas where spouses are welcome to attend. I want to take my boyfriend. It would be a great getaway, but he refuses to go. He’s never met my fellow employees and he’s afraid he won’t fit in. He says he’s too gay.

What can I do to encourage him?

I’m tired of vanilla sex. I want try something kinky.

Public sex sounds exciting. But the idea blowing my boyfriend where we might be seen makes me really nervous. Have you got any tips for the timid?

Publically Exposing Explicit Pleasures

PEEP, my boyfriend gets a thrill from “naked dares,” where I challenge him to get the mail or take trash out in the nude.

But, my personal favorite is having butt-sex on the Sky Introducing My Partner Buckets at Six Flags Over Georgia. That’s worth paying full IMP, from Liberace and Siegfried & Roy, to Cher, Brittany, priced admission. Take a ride in the Fucket Bucket. “Watch there is no gayer place on the planet than Las Vegas. Your out below!” man should go just for the glitter of it all.

No matter where you go or who you are, meeting strangers can be stressful. Her are a few ideas to make it easier.

1. Don’t mind what people think. There’s no better place to be yourself than out of town. Transform awkward introductions into part of the adventure.

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Advice columnist Dominic has been there and done that with most everything. He gives a new low to all levels of depravity. He’s heard every question and every answer.

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After all, money isn’t everything.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): You seem to have the bad habit of putting off until tomorrow what you can do today, especially those little daily things that seem to pile up, like writing letters, paying bills, getting a health checkup, or cleaning the house.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20): You’re entering a positive period of calm and vitality.

There’s a harmonic atmosphere. You feel very close to the people you love, and they will show you just how much they care about you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): When you least expect it, success comes into your life. You can say goodbye to the dreariness of daily routine, fears, and changing moods. You’re now entering a period of wonderful good luck and success.

GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20): Certain people close to you are very demanding this week. They may ask you to deal with thankless tasks that use up your precious energy. Avoid spreading yourself too thin if you want to reach your goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 20): Life just seems to be smiling on you at the moment.

Some sort of mystical force has entered your life and is enriching your contact and with other people. It allows you to make a success of anything you undertake.

CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22): You and your friends may have been planning a party for some time. Now you realize it’s entirely up to you to actually make things happen. It seems that if you’re going to get anywhere, you need to take charge and delegate responsibility.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19): At the moment, the planets are aligned in a way that encourages communication and the written word.

Therefore, you may feel like taking the plunge and writing that book you’ve been thinking about for a long time.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22): Luck is finally on your side. And you deserve it, because you really worked hard to get these results in your life. Success is often the result of a lot of energy you expend or something you may have changed on the inside.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): For a while now, you’ve wanted to change something about your lifestyle or behavior toward the people you love. You want your life to go in a new direction, but you don’t want to upset the people around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): The stars are pushing you to accept more responsibility in your life. In fact, you may not think you can do it, but everything will work out just fine. It’s too bad - you really underestimate yourself!

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 19): The period just ahead of you promises a lot of luck and success. The initiatives you will take in your career or personal life will come off without a hitch.

Take advantage of all the good luck in the air.

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This is a sad state for our community.

I can see hating on Taylor, but Beck. Really?! Someone needs to ban Kanye from award shows… or the planet.

No wonder you can’t keep a friend or boyfriend; no one wants to date a guy whose best friend is drugs!

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