Issue 712 by David Magazine, INC

Sept 4 – 11 | 2012 Issue 13

David Atlanta Contents 8 WTF!?!? Tidbits 10 Apple’s iPhone 5 12 Savannah Pride 17 Jojo Demonstrates 18 Seen@ Rainbow Days 23 Seen@ Joe’s on Juniper 24 What’s New This Fall: TV Guide 34 BarTab Map: Guide to Gay Atlanta 36 BarTab Week: Calendar 39 Athens, GA Pride 41 Top 10 Tracks | Protect Your Monster 42 And the Winner is… Reality TV 46 Seen@ LeBuzz 49 Comics: Couple of Gays | Bitter Girl 50 TV Cliffhangers 55 Movie Review: For A Good Time Call 58 Fairyscopes 59 Classifieds 60 Seen@ Fantasy Girls 62 Bitch Session

Issue 712 | Sept 4 – 11 | 2012

10 50

55 STAFF

DRT Media Group Inc. 404.418.8901 CONTACT Advertising | sales@davidatlanta.com Classifieds | classifieds@davidatlanta.com Editor / Press Releases | press@davidatlanta.com Calendar Listings | calendar@davidatlanta.com Bitch Column | bitch@davidatanta.com National Ad Rep | Rivendell Media | 908-232-2021 Like us on Facebook! DavidAtlanta Follow us on Twitter! DavidMagazineGA

The content of this Publication is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. The opinions expressed by any writer, advertiser, or other person appearing in the Magazine are not necessarily those of the Publication, its management or staff. The information and materials appearing in the Magazine are not guaranteed or warranted as to accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness, or suitability of the information and materials found or offered for a particular purpose. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or information available through this Publication meets your specific requirements. The Publication is not responsible for claims made by advertisers, content of information, changes, events, and schedules. The Magazine contains information and material which is owned by or licensed to the Publication, including but not limited to articles, advertisement, design, layout, graphics, and logos. No part or portion of this Publication may be reproduced in any way without the prior written consent of the Publisher. Unauthorized use of this Publication may give rise to claims for damages and or criminal offenses. Your use of the information or materials in the Publication is strictly at your own risk.

6 | david atlanta

davidatlanta | 7

WTF!?!? Tidbits Snooki announced via Twitter that she and her fiancé Jionni LaValle welcomed a baby boy, Lorenzo Dominic. Gays, it’s time for us all to send her a muffin basket because if ever there were an argument in favor of us being legally allowed to have children, it’s this one.

If you felt bad for Katie Holmes after it was revealed she got neither a lump sum nor spousal support from Tom Cruise (per the terms of their prenup), fear not. It’s been revealed that, in addition to paying over $33,000 each month in child support, Tom let Katie keep millions (that’s millions) of dollars in jewelry, handbags, and luxury items. “Katie’s handbag collection includes custommade Hermès Birkins […] Katie probably got at least ten Hermès handbags as gifts from Tom during the course of the marriage, ranging in price from 10k-50k each.” So, dry your tears and just think about the fact that Katie Holmes will be carrying around your yearly salary on her arm every time she steps out of the house.

The Salt Lake City-based, Mormon churchowned NBC affiliate KSL has announced it will not be airing NBC’s upcoming show, The New Normal, which follows a gay couple who have a baby via a surrogate, due to “inappropriate content,” “excessively rude and crude” dialog, and “offensive characterizations.” When one of the show’s stars, the incomparable Ellen Barkin, caught wind of it, she was none too happy, taking to her Twitter to call the censorship “blatantly homophobic,” adding, “So [Law & Order SVU] (rape & child murder) is ok [sic]? But [a] loving gay couple having a baby is inappropriate?” Well, if there’s one thing we know, it’s that gay couples never fare well in primetime… like Modern Family. And that shows featuring a politically incorrect boozehound (Ellen Barkin’s character) are always failures… like Will & Grace and Arrested Development. And we certainly know that shows willing to push the social envelope are destined to be flops… like Glee.

Bow Wow is crying, “Photoshop!”

after his Twitter account was allegedly hacked and a photo showing what appears to be Bow Wow in a shirtless embrace with another man was posted to his account, thus insinuating he may be gay. Once it was brought to his attention, Bow Wow tweeted, “i got 2500$ to any Detroit ni--a that finds @7_i_am and slaps the piss outta dis ni--a. Word!” This kind of stuff always makes me laugh because, at its core, it’s literally the same as if I were to get offended for someone insinuating I was *gasp* straight (the difference, of course, being most heterosexual males inherently associate homosexuality with a lack of masculinity... the delicate male ego).

File under ‘Stories That Are Too Good to Be True’: esteemed news publication The Enquirer alleges that 63-year-old Jessica Lange is carrying on a relationship with her American Horror Story co-star Sarah Paulson, 37. Leave it to The Daily Mail to shit on my dreams by contacting Jessica’s spokesperson, who said, “This story is completely fabricated and untrue.” Sigh. I guess I’ll just have to be content with the news that Rosie O’Donnell and Michelle Rounds got married. – Lucas Witherspoon

8 | david atlanta

Apple’s iPhone 5

We know there will be changes, but what will the Cupertino tech-sperts surprise us with next?

by Joe Wagner

ow that summer is winding down and the massive Apple vs. Samsung lawsuit has been decided, technophiles from all over the world are shifting focus toward Cupertino, California in anticipation of Apple Inc’s rumored announcement of the next-gen iPhone. Apple has predictably announced and launched the last few, new iPhone models between summer and fall. Sitting smack-dab in that middle, the rumor mills are churning and the handset that changed the game is due for an upgrade. From a business perspective, Google’s Android is winning the day, capturing about 64% of the smartphone market for the second quarter of 2012. That jump is due in large part to the success of Samsung and their Galaxy S devices. Apple snagged only about 18.5% of smartphone sales for the same quarter. It seems as if Apple has a lot at stake. Where once, they dominated the smartphone market with a device that was easy to use, capable, and just plain fun (Grindr anyone?), now they are getting their proverbial asses handed to them. To some, it would seem obvious as to why. The iPhone has looked and behaved about the same since the get-go. Sure the device is more powerful. The camera has improved substantially. Storage capacity has grown larger. However, when you look at what the competition offers, Apple just can’t compete. Samsung, HTC, and Motorola (among others) all offer screens that are not only larger, they’re splitting the pants off of hipsters in skinny jeans. The things are huge. For some size-queens, that’s all that matters. Additionally, despite AT&T’s and Apple’s claims, your iPhone 4s is not really a 4G phone, unlike many of the most successful Droid devices. The fastest iPhones run HSPA+, which is basically 3G with a few vodka/Red Bulls. The number one reason given for the preference however, leaves a little ray of sunshine for Apple. In an Apple survey that

10 | davidatlanta

surfaced in court proceedings, 48% of Android adopters chose Android to “stay with current provider.” Now that Apple’s iPhone is (legally) compatible on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint, a successful device launch could turn the tides. So what’s the buzz on the next-gen iPhone? Here are the top 5 rumors surrounding Apple’s latest ADHDD (attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder device):

5. Size Queens Rejoice The iPhone 5 (if they stick with the numbers) will supposedly sport a 4” screen- a bump from the current 3.5” (and who couldn’t use an extra half inch?).

4. What’s Up Dock? From 30 pins, to as few as 16 (8 per side), it’s likely all your 3rd party dock devices will soon be incompatible. The benefit however, means more room for phone guts (batteries, hard drive space, etc).

3. Nano-Nano Clearing more junk from the trunk, Apple has been pushing for nano-SIM cards as the new standard. They may make their debut on the iPhone 5.

2. Speed Freaks Bailing on the current faux G, the newest iPhone is purported to sport true 4G LTE, and NFC connectivity, along with a faster processor.

1. Hand(set) Release The latest speculation suggests Apple will announce and begin pre-orders on Wednesday, September 12th, following up with a release nine days later, on the 21st. Of course Apple does as Apple pleases, meaning some of this may be true, all of it, or none at all. So take it with a grain of salt but for all you fan-boys with cracked screens from a night of drinking, hold onto your credit cards until the middle of September.

Ad: Diagio

Savannah Showcases Spirit of Pride by Joseph Brownell Since their first Pride celebration in 2000, our southern sister city has continually built a solid reputation for their Pride Festival. Whether it’s RuPaul performing at The Roundhouse or Pride’s presence on River Street or its latest home in Forsyth Park, Savannah Pride delivers each and every year and 2012 promises to be bigger and better than ever. “With some of the biggest names in entertainment Savannah Pride has ever seen, [we are] expecting a historic Pride as far as attendance,” Savannah Pride President Chris Brown shares. Brown credits the community for its outreach and support as the driving force behind Savannah Pride’s success. “Savannah truly is a beautiful city inside and out,” Brown beams. Some may find that beauty in Savannah’s southern staple Lady and Son’s, others find it in its rich history and scenic squares, and there are the few that find it in the city’s relaxed laws that allow you to roam its streets with a cocktail, but as a previous resident I can attest that Savannah brims with an acceptance that is hard to find in other parts of South Georgia.

Savannah Pride Calendar of Events Thursday | September 6 | 10pm | Club One

Ms. Savannah Pride Pageant Drag Queens compete for the title of Ms. Savannah Pride, hosted by Shangela from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Friday | September 7 | 7:30pm | Brockington Hall

White Party A luxurious evening in historic Brockington Hall. Come out and celebrate Savannah Pride in style. In addition to a silent auction, light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Saturday | September 8 | noon-10pm | Forsyth Park

Savannah Pride Festival The 13th Annual Savannah Pride Festival boasts than 50 vendors and a wide variety of entertainment. Tickets are $5 before 5pm and $7 after. 12 | davidatlanta

This year Savannah Pride is set to honor that acceptance with its first annual ‘Spirit of Pride’ Award, presented to Savannah’s Mayor, Edna Jackson. In a series of firsts, Jackson will be the first sitting Mayor to serve as the official Festival kick-off event/ speaker when she delivers the opening remarks at Saturday’s Festival. Brown points to several milestones in Mayor Jackson’s administration, including her United Savannah initiative and a recent Tolerance Summit, as steps to building a better Savannah. “We’ve seen the mayor try to start a conversation that’s one of acceptance and understanding,” Brown states. “We are proud to have her share this year’s Pride with us.” This year’s entertainment features a headlining performance from platinum-recording artist JoJo, best known for 2003’s number one hit “Leave (Get Out)” and latest single “Demonstrate”, but also boasts a wealth of local talent including The Cusses who plan to rock Savannah out during the day as well as a staple performance from the Club One Cabaret. Savannah Pride will also bring some ATL flavor when Dylan Michael, who is currently filming a video for his new single “Turn the Lights Down”, takes the stage Saturday afternoon and Sexual Side Effects, named one of David Atlanta’s Queer Bands that Rock, bring their infectious sounds to the stage that evening. But it’s not all about the music. The Festival will boast over 50 different vendors and a family fun area that’ll allow families to come to the park to show their pride too. Admission to Savannah Pride festivities is a mere $5 before 5pm and $7 after which helps Savannah Pride continue to bring its A-game every year. Proceeds are also donated to local charities including Safe Shelter, a domestic violence shelter in Savannah. “We have to give something more of ourselves to a community that gives so much to us,” Brown states. A perfect summary that demonstrates the level of commitment that has helped Savannah Pride flourish and describes the pride you’ll feel when you enter Forsyth Park.

JoJo Demonstrates Her Love for Gay Fans

by Joseph Brownell

as a human being my music has followed suit.”

n 2004, JoJo broke pop records with her debut single “Leave (Get Out)”. At 13, the pint-sized vocal powerhouse became the youngest female singer to score a pop Billboard number one single and her debut album sold more than 3 million copies worldwide.

The latest incarnation is new single “Demonstrate”, a sexed-up, R&B-laced jam reminiscent of Kelly Rowland’s “Motivation”. “Demonstrate” is produced by Noah “40” Shebib best known for his work with Alicia Keys and Drake.

JoJo followed it up with her sophomore release, 2006’s The High Road, which spawned platinum-selling, Top 5 hit “Too Little, Too Late.” And then the music stopped.

JoJo came to Shebib’s attention when her 2011 cover/remake of Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” became an internet sensation. The viral video amassed nearly 30 million views and featured JoJo rewriting Drake’s lyrics surprising fans and herself with the finished product.

“Since my second album, I graduated high school with a 4.0, which was a big deal for me. I never really took school seriously, but when I turned 16 and 17, I became very academic,” JoJo admitted. “I also went through a really bad time relationshipwise and had some legal things that were out of my control career-wise.” To whet fans’ appetites in 2010, JoJo released her Can’t Take That Away From Me mix-tape online. The project hinted at a sexier, grown-up (blindfolded) JoJo when the steamy and sensual video for “In the Dark” debuted online. Unlike her previous efforts, this project featured a majority of tracks written or co-written by JoJo. “I came out when I was 13 and I didn’t have experiences under my belt to pull from,” JoJo explained of her songwriting. “As I’ve been growing into myself as a woman, I’ve found my voice.” In 2011, JoJo released “Disaster”, the first single from her long-awaited third album Jumping Trains. Sadly, it was announced shortly thereafter that Jumping Trains would not be released. “There was nothing dramatic about [not releasing] Jumping Trains,” JoJo shared. “Over the last six years, I’ve been in the studio recording different incarnations of this third album and as I’ve evolved

“I wish I could say I knew it would be a hit but the fact is I was nervous,” JoJo admitted. “I thought there might be a negative backlash because people hadn’t seen me grow up. They weren’t acquainted with the person I am today which is more outspoken, rough around the edges… a bit unafraid.” One thing JoJo isn’t afraid of is ‘demonstrating’ her love for hey gay fan base. “I felt the [gay] love on my second album as I was getting older and the boys felt like they could connect with me,” JoJo shared. After a performance at Miami Pride, JoJo is ‘proud to be’ part of the 2012 Savannah Pride Festival. “I have such a good time at these Pride shows because anything goes,” JoJo laughed. “I love to play around, I love to get sassy and have that connection with the [Pride] crowds.” And it’s guaranteed with the building anticipation for her new music, the Savannah Pride crowd is eager to connect with JoJo. JoJo will perform at the Savannah Pride Festival on Saturday September 8th at 9pm. You can follow JoJo on Twitter @ Jojoistheway and on Facebook www.facebook.com/JoJo. davidatlanta | 17

18 | davidatlanta

davidatlanta | 19

22 | davidatlanta

david atlanta | 23

by Elijah Sarkesian

very fall, the major TV networks premiere a slew of new shows, many of which won’t survive to see a second season – if they even survive to the end of this season. This fall, the major five networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and The CW) are premiering 21 new comedies and dramas. What shows will you want to check out? Which ones will you want to avoid? We’re taking a look at all 21 new programs and giving you our honest, unfiltered opinions.

666 Park Avenue Sundays at 10pm (ABC) What’s It About? An innocent Midwestern couple become the resident managers of The Drake, an affluent Upper East Side apartment building where the residents have all made deals with the devil to get their deepest desires met. Who’s Involved? A lot of ABC alums, led by Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters) and Rachael Taylor (Charlie’s Angels). Terry O’Quinn (Lost) and Vanessa Williams (Desperate Housewives) also star as The Drake’s owners. How Will It Do? Sunday nights are competitive, but 666 caps a night of similarly-themed programming for ABC that begins with Once Upon a Time and Revenge. It should hold onto a good chunk of Revenge’s audience. Does It Look Good? The cast is appealing, and the concept is both dark and soapy. It could go either way.

Partners Mondays at 8:30pm (CBS) What’s It About? Two best friends – Louis is gay, while Joe is straight – find their relationship tested when Joe proposes to his girlfriend. Who’s Involved? This one comes from David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, the creators of Will & Grace. The cast includes Michael Urie, David Krumholtz, Sophia Bush, and Brandon Routh. How Will It Do? CBS’ Monday night sitcoms generally do rather well. It follows How I Met Your Mother, which is still growing in audience as it enters its eighth season. Does It Look Good? If you enjoyed Will & Grace, you should enjoy this. Hopefully it sticks more to the early days of W&G, though.

The Mob Doctor Mondays at 9pm (FOX) What’s It About? Dr. Grace Devlin is a surgeon

with ties to the mob. The title really gives this one away. Who’s Involved? Jordana Spiro is the main star of the show, though it includes some impressive supporting players, including William Forsythe, Zach Gilford and Zeljko Ivanek. How Will It Do? It’s up against Dancing with the Stars, The Voice and CBS’ comedy block. It doesn’t look pretty. Does It Look Good? FOX should look for a replacement organ—er, program. Stat.

Revolution Mondays at 10pm (NBC) What’s It About? In a post-apocalyptic world where electricity doesn’t exist, a group of survivors try to figure out what happened to the technology. Who’s Involved? The show comes from the combined minds of J.J. Abrams (Lost, Alias) and Eric Kripke (Supernatural). Stars include Billy Burke, Elizabeth Mitchell and Giancarlo Esposito. How Will It Do? It’s getting the plum post-Voice timeslot. That’s as good of a bet as any on NBC’s schedule, even if Castle and Hawaii 5-0 will likely do better. Does It Look Good? With the creative talent in front of and behind the camera, it’s promising.

Ben and Kate Tuesdays at 8:30pm (FOX) What’s It About? Ben moves in with his sister, Kate, to take care of her daughter Maddie. Who’s Involved? Nat Faxon, who won an Oscar for writing The Descendents, stars as Ben. How Will It Do? It’s going against Dancing with the Stars, The Voice and NCIS. If it pulls in decent numbers in fourth place, though, it may survive the season. Does It Look Good? Critics are loving this one. It looks like a key piece of FOX’s new comedy block.

david atlanta | 25

Emily Owens, M.D. Tuesdays at 9pm (CW) What’s It About? Emily is a med school graduate navigating hospital life, which seems eerily similar to the craziness of high school. Who’s Involved? Mamie Gummer stars. You may have heard of her mother, an actress who goes by Meryl Streep. She’s supposed to be a big deal or something… How Will It Do? CW ratings normally don’t have to compare to the other four main networks. If it can pull in 1.5 million people or more, it should do well. Does It Look Good? Surprisingly, yes. It should be worth a viewing or two, at least.

Go On Tuesdays at 9pm (NBC) What’s It About? Ryan King is a sportscaster who turns to a rather eclectic support group after his wife dies. Who’s Involved? Matthew Perry takes the lead on this one. How Will It Do? It’s immediately following The Voice, and the pilot had a special airing during the Olympics. If it doesn’t lose too much of its Voice lead-in, it should do fine. Does It Look Good? There’s some potential here. Perry is great, as always, though this unfortunately keeps him from doing more regular appearances on The Good Wife.

The New Normal Tuesdays at 9:30pm (NBC) What’s It About? Goldie, a single mom, wants to start a new life for herself and her daughter, Shania. She ends up being the surrogate for Bryan and David, who want to start their own family. Who’s Involved? Justin Bartha (The Hangover) and Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon) 26 | davidatlanta

play David and Bryan, respectively. Ellen Barkin also stars as Goldie’s…offensive mother. Oh, and NeNe Leakes is also starring. How Will It Do? It has the (dis)honor of being the first new show of the season to be boycotted and banned, thanks to One Million Moms and Utah, respectively. There are three sitcoms airing in this slot, so as long as it doesn’t come in last, it should be fine. Does It Look Good? Potentially, maybe. Ryan Murphy’s shows – Glee, American Horror Story, Nip/Tuck – tend to do well in their first season before spiraling out of control. But really, NeNe Leakes again? Stop hiring her, Ryan Murphy. Just stop.

The Mindy Project Tuesdays at 9:30pm (FOX) What’s It About? Mindy is a single woman with a blossoming career as an OBGYN, but a much less impressive love life. She’s also a shameless lover of romantic comedies. Who’s Involved? Mindy Kaling is both star and creator of this show. Chris Messina, who’s been everywhere on TV the past few years (including Damages and The Newsroom), also stars. How Will It Do? It follows New Girl, and it’s quite possibly the best pairing of shows this season. It’ll compete against The New Normal, but it looks like Mindy has the edge. Does It Look Good? Yes. Kaling was one of the best bit players of The Office, and this will give her a chance to truly shine. Judge for yourself, though – the pilot’s streaming on Hulu now.

Vegas Tuesdays at 10pm (CBS) What’s It About? Set in the 1960s, Vegas is based on the true story of Sheriff Ralph Lamb, who goes up against a powerful gangster to bring order to the city. Who’s Involved? In the biggest casting coup of

the fall, Dennis Quaid makes his TV series debut here as Lamb. Michael Chiklis, Jason O’Mara, and Carrie-Anne Moss are among his costars. How Will It Do? It follows CBS’ NCIS programs, so the lead-ins are good. At the same time, though, dramas that deviate from CBS’ procedural format tend to do poorly. It’s a tossup.

with Olympic fans. Plus, it’s up against Survivor and The X Factor. Does It Look Good? Not even a little bit. It looks like a waste of Justin Kirk’s talent.

Guys with Kids Wednesdays at 8:30pm (NBC)

Does It Look Good? The creative talent is certainly promising. It’s got cops, mobsters, and a western vibe all rolled into one package. If done right, it could be very good. However, if we learned anything last year, it is that period dramas don’t perform well on network television (hello, Pan Am and The Playboy Club).

What’s It About? Three dads who live in the same apartment building learn how to parent together.

Arrow

Does It Look Good? It makes time-slot companion Animal Practice look good.

Wednesdays at 8pm (CW) What’s It About? Oliver Queen is a wealthy playboy by day. By night, though, he’s crimefighter Green Arrow. Who’s Involved? Stephen Arnell stars as Green Arrow in a take that’s very different from the character’s role on Smallville. How Will It Do? Again, CW standards come into play. Buzz for the show is promising, though, so that helps. Does It Look Good? Yes. It’s a darker, grittier take on the character. It looks very promising.

Animal Practice Wednesdays at 8pm (NBC) What’s It About? A veterinarian prefers his fourlegged patients over their two-legged owners. Think House for pets. Who’s Involved? Justin Kirk headlines, but promos have focused heavily on Crystal the Monkey (The Hangover, Community), who gets regular cast billing. How Will It Do? Probably poorly. The program had a sneak peek on NBC in the middle of the closing ceremonies, which didn’t go over well

Who’s Involved? Anthony Anderson and Jesse Bradford are among the dads, while the moms include Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Tempestt Bledsoe. How Will It Do? With a weak lead-in and a competitive time slot, it’ll probably bomb.

The Neighbors Wednesdays at 8:30pm (ABC) What’s It About? A family moves into a gated community – one that’s populated by aliens. Who’s Involved? Lenny Venito and Jami Gertz star. Google will be your friend here. How Will It Do? It’s a competitive time slot, but it’s bookended by The Middle, which does well with little promotion, and Modern Family, the #1 comedy on television. Does It Look Good? What is it with Wednesday nights and new comedies this year? Skip it. Aliens are not going to be the new vampires or werewolves.

Chicago Fire Wednesdays at 10pm (NBC) What’s It About? This procedural focuses on Chicago’s Firehouse 51 and the lives of its firefighters. Who’s Involved? Dick Wolf of Law & Order fame created the show, which stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, and David Eisenberg. How Will It Do? Hard to tell. It’s following Law &

david atlanta | 27

Order: SVU, which tends to do poorly when it’s not on at 10pm. It’s also up against CSI, which may have faded in recent years, but still does well. Does It Look Good? If you like procedurals, particularly the Dick Wolf kind, you may enjoy this. It’s got a talented cast, though, so it could work.

Nashville Wednesdays at 10pm (ABC) What’s It About? Rayna James is a 40-something country singer with fading popularity. The solution? Her record company wants her to open for teen sensation Juliette Barnes. Who’s Involved? The always-impressive Connie Britton stars as Rayna, with Hayden Panettiere co-starring as Juliette. The show comes from Callie Khouri, the writer of Thelma and Louise. Plus, there’s a good bit of original music courtesy of producer T-Bone Burnett and songwriters that include The Civil Wars. How Will It Do? ABC wisely swapped timeslots for The Neighbors and Suburgatory after the fall schedule was initially announced, which should help keep viewers around. Plus, the only real competition is CSI. It has a strong chance of doing well. Does It Look Good? It’s the strongest new show on ABC this fall, and it looks like one of the best new shows, period.

Beauty and the Beast Thursdays at 9pm (CW) What’s It About? Detective Catherine Chandler strikes up a romance with Vincent Keller, a doctor who went MIA in Afghanistan in 2002. Who’s Involved? Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan star in this reboot of the Linda Hamilton/Ron Perlman starrer from 1987. How Will It Do? Kreuk is CW royalty, thanks to her time as Lana on Smallville. It’s also following The

Vampire Diaries, The CW’s biggest hit. It should do well. Does It Look Good? It has some potential. While promos have Ryan’s “Beast” looking rather sexy, future episodes promise to show an actual beastly side to the character.

Last Resort Thursdays at 8pm (ABC) What’s It About? A submarine crew defies an order to fire nuclear weapons, then declare themselves the world’s smallest nuclear nation at a NATO base. Who’s Involved? Andre Braugher and Scott Speedman star, while Shawn Ryan serves as creator. How Will It Do? The 8pm slot is a bit of a death trap for ABC. The only show that’s done well there in the last decade was Ugly Betty. Plus, it’s a bit off-brand for ABC. Not promising. Does It Look Good? Yes. The concept sounds weird, but go with it. It looks amazing.

Elementary Thursdays at 10pm (CBS) What’s It About? In this particular adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, Holmes is an NYPD consultant, while Watson is his companion and a former surgeon. Also, Watson’s a woman in this version. Who’s Involved? Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu star as Holmes and Watson. How Will It Do? Sherlock Holmes is all the rage these days, and it’s on CBS. It should do rather well. Does It Look Good? Yes. If you’re a fan of BBC’s Sherlock, note that it’s not a remake of that program – it’s just another adaptation of the classic character.

Malibu Country Fridays at 8:30pm (ABC) What’s It About? Reba splits from her two-timing david atlanta | 29

husband and moves from Nashville to Malibu to start a new life. Who’s Involved? Reba McEntire, obviously. The show also stars Lily Tomlin as Reba’s mother and Sara Rue as Reba’s new neighbor. How Will It Do? It’s paired up with Last Man Standing as another attempt by ABC to reboot their TGIF identity. With Friday nights generally being weak ratings nights, only being a complete bomb will kill it. Does It Look Good? Not especially. Reba’s not a great actress, but she can be funny, and Lily Tomlin looks amusing. And let’s not forget that Reba’s last sitcom lasted for a while. Malibu Country may not be a total waste of time, but it doesn’t look like appointment TV, either.

Made in Jersey Fridays at 9pm (CBS) What’s It About? Martina Garretti is an attorney from New Jersey trying to make it at a Manhattan law firm. Who’s Involved? British import Janet Montgomery stars as Jersey-bred Garretti. Interesting choice. The supporting cast includes Kyle MacLachlan, Stephanie March and Donna Murphy. How Will It Do? CBS generally does well Friday nights, and this one’s bookended by CSI: NY and Blue Bloods. Then again, CBS has the luxury of cancelling shows with ratings other networks would kill to have, so it needs to do very well. Does It Look Good? Meh. It’s filled with Jersey stereotypes and implausible breakthroughs for Garretti. Newcomer Montgomery does well in the role, though. What shows are you looking forward to watching this fall? Agree or disagree with our assessments of this fall’s new shows? Leave your comments at davidatlanta. com or on our Facebook page.

Sept. 11 Go On (9pm on NBC) The New Normal (9:30pm on NBC) Sept. 17 Revolution (10pm on NBC) The Mob Doctor (9pm on FOX) Sept. 24 Partners (8:30pm on CBS) Sept. 25 Ben and Kate (8:30pm on FOX) The Mindy Project (9:30pm on FOX) Vegas (10pm on CBS) Sept. 26 Animal Practice (8pm on NBC) Guys with Kids (8:30pm on NBC) The Neighbors (8:30pm on ABC) Sept. 27 Last Resort (8pm on ABC) Elementary (10pm on CBS) Sept. 28 Made in Jersey (9pm on CBS) Sept. 30 666 Park Avenue (10pm on ABC) Oct. 10 Arrow (8pm on CW) Chicago Fire (10pm on NBC) Nashville (10pm on ABC) Oct. 11 Beauty and the Beast (9pm on The CW) Oct. 16 Emily Owens, M.D. (9pm on The CW) Nov. 2 Malibu Country (8:30pm on ABC) david atlanta | 31

BARTAB | map CHESHIRE BRIDGE & BUCKHEAD

ANSLEY

C2 BJ Roosters 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd. www.

A22 Amsterdam 502 Amsterdam Ave. www.amster-

C3 Bliss Atlanta 2284 Cheshire Bridge Rd. www.

A23 Burkhart’s 1492 Piedmont Ave. www.burkharts.

C4 Club Rush (formerly Chaparral) 2715 Buford Hwy C5 Heretic 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd. www.hereticat-

A24 Felix’s 1510 Piedmont Ave A25 Mixx 1492 Piedmont Ave - B www.mixxatlanta.com A26 Oscar’s Atlanta 1510 Piedmont Ave NE www.

C6 Jungle 2115 Faulkner Rd. www.jungleclubatlanta.

A27 The Hideaway 1544 Piedmont Rd NE, Suite 124

C7 Las Margaritas 1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd. www.

A28 Brushstrokes/Capulets 1510 Piedmont Ave.

C36 Mood Lounge 3081 E. Shadowlawn Ave. NE C8 Opus 1 1086 Alco St. C9 Tripps 1931 Piedmont Circle www.trippsatlanta.

A29 Boy Next Door 1447 Piedmont Rd. www.boynext-

myspace.com/bjroostersatl blissofatlanta.com

www.chaparralalternative.com

lanta.com com

lasmargaritasmidtown.com

damatlanta.com

com

oscarsatlanta.com

www.atlantahideaway.com

www.brushstrokesatlanta.com door.biz

com

C10 Woofs 2425 Piedmont Rd NE www.woofsatlanta.

PONCE & the Highlands

com

P30 Atlanta Eagle 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. www.

com

P31 Friends on Ponce 736 Ponce de Leon Ave.

org

P32 Model T’s 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #11 www.

Rd. www.southernnights.com

P30 Rawhide Leather at the Eagle 404.881.0031

C11 Gravity Fitness 201 Faulkner Rd. www.gravityatl. C12 Manifest4U 2103 Faulkner Rd. www.manifest4u. C13 Southern Nights Videos 2205 Cheshire Bridge MIDTOWN & WESTSIDE

atlantaeagle.com

www.friendsonponce-atl.com

modeltatlanta.com

Edgewood & EAST ATLANTA

M14 Blake’s on the Park 227 10th St. www.blake-

E35 The Cockpit 465 Boulevard Ave. www.thecockpit-

M15 Bulldogs 893 Peachtree St. M16 Daiquiri Factory 889 W. Peachtree St., 30309

E38 Sister Louisa’s Church 466 Edgewood Ave.

sontheparkatlanta.com

facebook.com/pages/The-Daiquiri-Factory M17 Gilberts 219 10th St. www.gilbertscafe.com M18 Joe’s on Juniper 1049 Juniper St www.joesonjuniper.com M19 Swinging Richards 1400 Northside Dr. www. swingingrichards.com M20 XS Ultra Lounge 708 Spring St., 30308 www. traxxatlanta.com M21 Flex 76 4th St. www.flexbaths.com

atlanta.blogspot.com

www.sisterlouisaschurch.com

E33 Mary’s 1287 Glenwood Ave. www.marysatlanta. com

E34 My Sisters Room 1271 Glenwood Ave www. mysistersroom.com

E37 Asylum 543 Flat Shoals Ave. www.asylumatl.com/

OUTER LIMITS

LeBuzz 585 Franklin Rd SE, Marietta www.thenewlebuzz.com

L38 Phase One 4933 Memorial Dr., Stone Mountain, 30083 www.wassupnatl.com

34 | davidatlanta

L enox

Paces F

C36

erry Rd

AlcoC8

re C5

shi

Che

La V ista R

C13

Peac

htre

ck Ro

A27

orningside Sp Ansley M ring s A24 Mall A26 ■

A23

Av e

Boulevard

y Freedom Pkw

King Center Auburn ■ E38 E35

map courtesy of damron.com

Edgewood Ave

Ave

Av e

LITTLE FIVE POINTS

cli d

Ave NE

Highland

Piedmont Ave

and

on dm Pie

Bedford Pl

Courtland

Mor el

Barnett St

Penn

Juniper St

Ave

Crescent

Spring St

W Peachtree St

Cypress

Argonne Ave

Northside Dr

North Ave

L38

Stone Mountain

e y NE E Freedom Pkw Freedom ■ Carter Presidential Park d Ralph McGill Blv Willoughby Way NE Library

Peachtree

P30

Ponce De Leon Ave

Techwood

St Charles

P31 P32

eth ab

ing

7th St

Eliz

Spr

E ve N nd A

8th St

■ 85 Civic Center

Virginia Ave VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS

10th St

od wo

Peachtree Center MARTA ■ P'tree M Center

am Ave

Lin

Centennial Olympic Park ■ Aquarium ■ ■ Georgia CNN ■ Dome Center

6th St 5th St 4th St

MARTA North Ave

MARTA M Civic Center

M14 M17

hley Ave As

Simpson

11th St

M15

M20 ■ Fox Theatre

North Ave

urtena Co

M18

M16

Ams t

hla N Hig

M21

Piedmont Park

er d

Georgia Tech ■

Botanical ■ Garden A22

14th St

MARTA Midtown

roe

A29

M19

High Museum & Woodruff Arts Center ■ MARTA M Arts Center

Mon

A28 A25

o ns

A alb M DeKMARTA Inman Park

Sheridan Rd

C12 C11 C6

236

C10

r r cht ee C

Rd er lkn Fau

MARTA Lindbergh Center M

Hw y rd Bufo

Sidney Marcus Blv

Bri dge

Lindbergh Rd

Piedmont

Pharr Rd

to East Atlanta

E33 E34 E37

davidatlanta | 35

BARTAB | week MONDAY

BLAKE’S Trivia w/ Mary Edith Pitts @ 11pm $250 prize, then New Drag on the Edge w/ Nicole Paige Brooks BURKHART’S Blue Monday Karaoke w/ Angelica D’Paige 11:30pm COCKPIT Big Red Cup All Day, specials EAGLE Comedy TV- Free Pool FELIX’S Free Pool FRIENDS DJ opens at 2pm HERETIC Play w/ Eddie 4pm-11pm HIDEAWAY $2.50 Domestic Beer JUNGLE Stars of the Century Show 11pm MODEL T Monday Night Madness 9pm Oscar’s Midtown Martini Club 4pm. Service Industry Night 9pm Tripp’s Monday Night Madness 9pm Woof’s Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 8pm

TUESDAY

BLAKE’S Karaoke w Suzanne Gleeson 11pm BURKHART’S Trivia Tuesday Karaoke w/ Angelica D’Paige 11:30pm Club Rush HipHop til 4am, $5 COCKPIT 80s Party 9pm, specials 5-8pm EAGLE Tuesdays w/ Tony FELIX’S Smirnoff Martini Night FRIENDS Let’s Make a Deal 6pm HERETIC 2-Step Tuesday, dance till 11pm HIDEAWAY TEAM Trivia w/ Will 9pm Mixx Piano Night w/ David Reeb 8pm MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 9:30pm Oscar’s Show Tune Tuesday 8pm SWINGING RICHARDS 1/2 Price cover Tripp’s Ladies Night 9pm Woof’s Industry Day Free Wii 5pm

WEDNESDAY

BLAKE’S 5-9pm Doug’s party pop hits, The “Lust and Bust Show”11 pm BURKHART’S Humpday Karaoke w/ Darlene Majewski 11:30pm COCKPIT Balls Deep Karaoke 10pm EAGLE 80’s Music w/ Travis FRIENDS Team Trivia 8pm

36 | davidatlanta

got an upcoming event? calendar@davidatlanta.com

HERETIC 25¢ Keystone Light ,No Cover! HIDEAWAY Trivia w/ Will 9pm Jungle Big Gay Game Show 3rd Wed Mixx Texas Hold’em Poker 7pm MODEL T Karaoke 10pm Oscar’s ReBooT Retro 8pm SWINGING RICHARDS 2-4-1 VIP Room Tripp’s Free Taco Bar 5pm XCESS ULTRA LOUNGE Raquell Lord’s Talent Show @ 10:30pm, Sophia Mcintosh & Fab 5 +1 @11:30pm, 18+ Woof’s Food Special, Trivia 8pm

THURSDAY

BLAKE’S $5 burgers, Texas Hold’Em Poker 7pm, Shawnna Factor Show 11pm BURKHART’S Twisted Thursday w/ Phoenix 11:30pm COCKPIT Dirty Boy Bingo w/ Ruby Redd EAGLE Karaoke w/ Mikey FELIX’S Karaoke w/ Brett & Tyler 10pm FRIENDS Girls Who Like Girls Meet Girls HERETIC 3 Legged Cowboy Night 9pm HIDEAWAY Service Industry Night JUNGLE Cherry Pop Thursday! LAS MARGARITAS Crazy Bitch Bingo 7:30pm Mixx The Toolbox 6pm MODEL T Party-Time 9pm Oscar’s Kickin It w/ Kyle 8pm Phase One $3 Thurs Entry + drinks SWINGING RICHARDS 2-4-1 VIP & Entry Tripp’s Spotlight Karaoke 9pm XCESS ULTRA LOUNGE Turnt Up Thursday Woof’s Food Special, Country Music 7pm

FRIDAY

BLAKE’S 5-9pm TGIF, Charlie’s Angels w/ Charlie Brown 11pm BURKHART’S Fab Five w/ Angelica D’Paige 11:30pm Club Rush Got Leche? til 4am, $10 COCKPIT DJ Diablo Rojo, guest VJ/DJ’s EAGLE DJ Dance Party FRIENDS Happy Times w/ Brian & Ken HERETIC no cover B4 11pm

HIDEAWAY After Work Martini Madness JUNGLE Club Night, Various DJ’s Mixx Grown & Sexy Dance 10pm MODEL T Saturday Night Live 9pm Oscar’s 80’s Retro Vidz 8pm SWINGING RICHARDS T-Shirt Review, $10 Tripp’s Afternoon Delights 4pm Woof’s Atlanta’s Best Social Night 6pm

SATURDAY

BLAKE’S opens 1pm, Daring Divas 11pm BURKHART’S Extravaganza w/ Shavonna B. Brooks 11:30pm Club Rush Dance Party COCKPIT DJ Diablo Rojo, guest VJ/DJ’s EAGLE DJ Dance Party FELIX’S Karaoke w/ Brett & Tyler 10pm FRIENDS Afternoons w/ Bob! 2pm HERETIC Varies: Club Night or 3 Legged Cowboy Night - 10pm JUNGLE Club Night, Various Guest DJ’s. Mixx Guest DJ’s Dance 10pm MODEL T Sunday Dinner 3:30pm Oscar’s Total Request Videos 8pm SWINGING RICHARDS T-Shirt Review $10 Tripp’s Afternoon Cookout 3pm XCESS ULTRA LOUNGE 25+ FREE til 12am Woof’s Game Day All Day

SUNDAY

Burkhart’s Armorettes Drag Show Blake’s ON THE PARK open 1pm, Classic Sunday “T” w/ Bill Berdeaux & Daryl Cox Club Rush Hip Hop w DJ Truz, no cover COCKPIT PBR Beer Bust FELIX’S Bloody Marys & Mimosas FRIENDS Smirnoff B Mary Bar 12:30pm HIDEAWAY Bloody Mary Bar 12:30pm LAS MARGARITAS All You Can Eat til 3pm Mixx Old School Sunday Dance 7pm MODEL T Sunday Dinner w Ron 3:30pm Tripp’s Buffet 3pm; Karaoke pm Woof’s Bloody Mary bar, PBR special

davidatlanta | 37

2nd annual Athens Pride celebration opens Thursday

by Van Gower

he 2nd annual Athens Pride is set to kick off this Friday in Athens, Georgia, home of the University of Georgia, and a full schedule of events is already in place to ensure plenty of gay fun for everyone.

On Friday night, head over to The Go Bar for an early, unofficial pre-Pride happy hour with friends old and new.

Then, the festival kicks off officially next Thursday evening with a GLOBES Fall Reception in the University of Georgia Founders’ Gardens on the UGA campus. GLOBES – the university’s lesbian, gay, Athens Pride 2012 bisexual, and transgender Friday, August 31; September 6-9 faculty/staff organization – is Athens, Georgia hosting the all-ages event, www.athenspride.com which will include a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the organization. Following the reception, attendees can head over to The Engine Room pub for an after-party. On Friday, September 7, poets, singers, and artists will come together for an artists’ showcase at The Globe Bar. Also on Friday night, Drag-A-Oke – with sounds by DJ Patrick and hosted by Yasmine Alexander and LeKeisha Pryce – will take over Farm 255. All-ages bowling at Ten Pins alley in Athens’ Homewood Hills Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon will admit the first 20 teens ages 13 – 18 free. That night, a dance at Little Kings Shuffle Club bar and nightclub amps up the energy with DJ’s and a “Wig Out” theme, with a $50 cash prize for the best wig. Our Hope MCC welcomes all for its Pride service on Sunday morning, to be followed by a commitment ceremony and light refreshments. On Sunday afternoon, an all-ages Pride picnic will be hosted at the Lake Herrick Pavilion on UGA’s intramural fields; food and drinks will be provided, but guests are welcome to contribute both as well. Athens Pride will conclude on Sunday night with the all-ages Athens Showgirls Cabaret closing party and drag show at The Globe Bar. $5 donations are requested for each event, but no one will be turned away. Proceeds from donations will go toward growing subsequent Pride celebrations. All events are for ages 21 and up unless otherwise noted. david atlanta | 39

Top 10 Tracks 1. Simulation - Róisín Murphy 2. Send Me Your Love - Taryn Manning 3. I Was Here - Beyoncé 4. Spirit Indestructible – Nelly Furtado 5. Demonstrate – JoJo 6. Settle Down – No Doubt 7. Wonder - Emeli Sandé & Naughty Boy 8. Anything Could Happen - Ellie Goulding 9. Livin’ It Up - Ciara 10. Go Hard (La, La, La) – Kreayshawn By Dustin Shelby. Check out more music at Dustin’s blog at www.echodust.com

Protect Your Monster

by Richard Marshall

davidatlanta | 41

by Adam Shrout

uick, I want you to name off the last four winners of American Idol… too hard? Okay, how about the last two winners of The Voice? Umm, the winner of X Factor? Okay, okay, I get it, you don’t know. How about if I asked this…name the judges of American Idol, The Voice, or X Factor. Personally, I know I named more judges then winners, hands down. We have all seen one or all of these shows at some point in our life, but who’s the real winner of these shows? For example, we have Carrie Underwood who on average has made about 6.5 million dollars a year since she won American Idol in 2005. But in 2012 we have Mariah Carey coming in to sit in a chair and “judge” people making $18 million dollars this season, you read that right, not year but season. A television season in “Reality TV” is approximately 9 months of work. Please, can someone tell me how that is even right? Some of the judges are using these reality television shows as springboards to a comeback. Take for example, the mess we all call Christina Aguilera. On July 8, 2010, her Bionic album was released. She said that it was going to be a 42 | davidatlanta

totally new aspect of herself because of the birth of her child. A tour was planned and every one was excited. Did anyone go to the Bionic tour? No, because in May prior to the release, she postponed the tour, and not surprisingly after the album was released, and bombed, the tour was never heard from again. However, in April of 2011, The Voice debuted on NBC. With the help of The Voice and Adam Levine, Aguilera rocked out the bridge of “Moves Like Jagger” on June 11, 2011. It only took a year, amazing sound, and the help of television but Christina was on her way back to what we all knew of her. We were all singing that song and wishing we were rubbing up on a half-naked Adam Levine like she was, but let me ask you this… who won The Voice that season? Oh, Javier Colon, that’s right. Where is his album you may ask? Well in June of 2012, he announced that he was leaving his label because of a lack of support for his album. I’m glad to see Christina was able to spring back and have a $10 million dollar pay day for season two of The Voice. In 2004, Jennifer Lopez married still married Marc Anthony in an escandelo that made the papers. Was her marriage legal? Was he

technically divorced yet? All questions, I didn’t care about. Then in 2008 she became a mother of twins. She was being a full time mom and still doing some singing and acting on the side. However in 2010 Epic Records released J.Lo from her contract with them. She took her seventh album to Island Records and released it in April of 2011… which is weird because in January she debut as one of the two new judges of American Idol. BOING!!! Yes, my friends, that is the sound of Jennifer Lopez using the springboard of American Idol to propel her album and comeback further then we could imagine. Jennifer made a whopping $12 million dollars for being on Idol. Far more then the winners did the year they won. Not to mention her smash hit “On The Floor” sold over 5 million copies worldwide. That is more than the last seven Idol winners coronation singles combined. Whomp, whomp. And last but certainly not least we have BritBrit. We all watched Britney Spears lose her mind publicly in the year 2007. Bless her heart! Since she brutally attacked that poor car and was committed by her family, we have watched her be under the conservatorship of her father and

the court. We all made fun of her dull rounded dancing during her Femme Fatale tour and if you say you didn’t, you’re a liar. She had a great album but personally she hadn’t done anything in years. She was touring and then hid away. In the beginning of the year it was rumored that Britney was in talks with X Factor to become a judge at the extraordinary amount of $15 million dollars. Rumor was Jennifer Lopez tried to hold out to get more money than Britney and look where it landed her… unemployed. Let’s all hope that X Factor doesn’t turn into a night in 2007 full of hair clippers and umbrellas. I have faith that she will turn the stress and fame of this show into something good for her and I can’t wait to see how X Factor propels her career forward. The real winners of the reality TV singing shows are obviously the...judges. I mean I would much rather sit around drinking from plastic glasses to conceal my vice and tell people they are my “dawg”. It’s less pressure, way more money and if you’re lucky, a break for a comeback that will be prosperous. However, it is sad that we have fallen into a place that we put washed up pop stars ahead of true talent. We are looking at you Nicki Minaj. davidatlanta | 43

46 | davidatlanta

davidatlanta | 49

Back from the Cliff Returning Shows That Left Us Hanging by Joseph Brownell

hile a season cliffhanger can mean literal death for a character, it’s surely a figurative death to audiences who impatiently wait out the summer in order to find out what happened. At least there’s now the normative summer television season to take some of the edge off. If you’ve been biting your nails all summer long, though, David Atlanta recaps where some of your favorite shows left off and hints at the directions they’ll be taking this season.

Castle Returns Sept. 24 at 10pm on ABC Where We Left Off: Audiences spent almost four seasons anticipating the moment crime author Richard Castle (Firefly’s Nathan Fillion) and Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) would give into their passions. Their mounting sexual tension culminated in one of the most satisfying cliffhangers in television history because we all know happily ever after rarely exists in TV land. What’s Next: Beckett’s relentless search for her mother’s killer, which has resulted in quite a few near death experiences, will finally be resolved in Season 5. This doesn’t translate for a happy ending since both Castle and Beckett have obsessed over this for seasons. Creator Andrew W. Marlowe promises that this revelation will “spin our characters in a different emotional direction.” Also, Beckett and Castle will have to contend with that night and maneuver through their new relationship.

Once Upon a Time Returns Sept. 30 at 8pm on ABC Where We Left Off: True Love’s Kiss broke the spell on Storybrooke when Emma kissed Henry in the hospital after he ate a poisoned apple meant for her. The rotating cast of fairytale characters remembered who they were but Rumplestiltskin 50 | davidatlanta

tricked Emma into giving him True Love’s Potion which unleashed a whole new wave of magic. What’s Next: Now that everyone remembers who they are, expect a myriad of new storylines to abound as the residents of Storybrooke deal with their identities. Also expect some new characters including Captain Hook, Sleeping Beauty, Prince Phillip, Sir Lancelot, and Mulan. And if Sleeping Beauty figures prominently into Season 2, let’s hope for more Kristin Bauer van Straten (True Blood’s Pam) as Maleficent.

Dexter Returns Sept. 30 at 9pm on Showtime Where We Left Off: Television’s sexiest serial killer Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) was last seen plunging a knife into guest-star Colin Hanks as his adoptive sister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) rushed to profess her (creepy) love for him. What’s Next: Dexter’s been caught and now Deb must wrestle between her family loyalty, her newfound feelings and being Lieutenant of Homicide. Also, if that wasn’t enough, Deb and Dexter have some tricky maneuvering when LaGuerta reopens the Bay Harbor Butcher Case. Expect some major Deb breakdowns after loving two serial killers, her entangled relationship with Quinn and the FBI daddy issues she had to deal with - we can imagine Deb saying “what the f*&!@” on more than one occasion.

Revenge Returns Sept. 30 at 9pm on ABC Where We Left Off: Revenge’s addictive first season ended with a bang, literally. Victoria Grayson (deftly played by Madeleine Stowe who totally deserved an Emmy nomination) took off in a plane with plans to turn on her husband when the plane exploded. Is Victoria alive? Did Charlotte overdose? Whose baby is Amanda Clarke - who is really Emily Thorne - carrying? How is Amanda’s mother still alive? These are the highlights of the many questions Revenge left unanswered at the end of the season. What’s Next: Jennifer Jason Leigh joins the cast as Emily’s mom. Think Single White Female all over again as Leigh’s character is promised to have “deep psychological issues.” A new Grayson joins the clan as the son from Conrad’s first marriage visits the Hamptons, Nolan gets a lady love interest, and a new man in Emily’s life are just some of the plot twists expected for season 2. Producers may be keeping mum about Victoria but since the season opens with summer in the Hamptons, things wouldn’t be the same without her parties!

The Good Wife Returns Sept. 30 at 9pm on CBS Where We Left Off: Kalinda was locked and loaded awaiting the return of her estranged husband. After a brief office romance with Will, Alicia contemplates returning to Peter. What’s Next: Expect Kalinda’s past to play a prominent part of this season as Marc Warren guests stars as the shadowy estranged husband we’ve yet to see. Also, a bevy of guest stars – including Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane and Maura Tierney – figure prominently into the Peter Florrick campaign, which kicks into high gear.

The Vampire Diaries Returns Oct. 11 at 8pm on The CW Where We Left Off: The residents of Mystic Falls can’t catch a break. Elena and Matt crash their car and when Stefan rushed to save them, she had him save Matt. At the same time, Dr. Fell confides in Damon that she treated Elena with

vampire blood. Ruh-roh! Also Bonnie kept Klaus alive using Tyler’s body to save her friends and it looks like Jeremy switched sides when helping Alaric. What’s Next: Nina Dobrev has played vamp before when she tackled the role of Katherine but now Elena must face transition, creating a whole new dynamic with the characters. Expect some new faces including Connor a new vampire hunter- a friend for Jeremy, perhaps? Also expect a PG True Blood as Elena has her first “hot vampire sex”.

The Walking Dead Returns Oct. 14 at 9pm on AMC Where We Left Off: Rick killed Shane, but Shane came back as a zombie – meaning everyone was already infected. After everyone deserted the farm during a zombie attack, Andrea, who was separated from the group, was saved by a mysterious hooded figure. What’s Next: The setting for Season 3 is the prison seen in the final moments of the finale. New catchers include The Governor (David Morrissey) who Rick and the group must deal with in order to have a new safe haven of sorts. Also expect Michonne (Danai Gurira), the hooded figure that saved Andrea, to figure heavily into Season 3 and a deeper storyline with Andrea. Season 3 will also explore whether or not Rick can maintain his humanity.

American Horror Story Returns Oct. 17 at 10pm on FX Where We Left Off: Ryan Murphy and company completely wrapped up its story in season one, leaving viewers wondering what would happen next on their favorite freak/fright fest. What’s Next: The show gets a subtitle for its second season: Asylum. Jessica Lange heads up the cast this time around as a nun running this sure-to-be creepy institution. Some first season favorites including Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson return to join a new cast of characters including Adam Levine, James Cromwell and Chloe Sevigny. Maybe AHS will be able to outlast the Murphy curse since it’s an entirely new premise. davidatlanta | 51

food you can believe in

20% off total purchase Offer good thru 8/31/12. Limit one per household. Cannot be combined with other coupons or offers.

sovo0812

54â&#x20AC;&#x192;|â&#x20AC;&#x192;davidatlanta

v Natural/Local Products v Organic Produce v Gluten Free v Hot Bar Deli/Bakery v Bulk Herbs/Spices v Supplements/Vitamins v Wellness Classes/Events

Join us and save even more! Go to sev.coop for info

Movie Review

For a Good Time, See This Movie

“W

by Joseph Brownell

e love the gays!” stars Ari Graynor and Lauren Anne Miller, out director Jamie Travis, and co-writer Katie Ann Naylon boasted in a sing-songy impromptu performance when we entered the room. Whatever exhaustion from their non-stop press junket these four may have been feeling completely vanished, leaving a palpable amount of infectious energy that’s evident in the bond they created with their new film For a Good Time, Call… Good Time focuses on two young women, Katie and Lauren, who find themselves in the dire situation of needing each other as roommates. The hitch – their antagonistic past keeps them from initially seeing that before they gradually come to the realization that they’re really not that different after all. Oh yeah, did I mention they start a phone sex company? Miller and Naylon, who met in college, wrote the film, which stars Graynor as Katie and Miller as Lauren. Since the characters were born from these two writers, they decided to keep the names, showcasing their personal connection to these characters. “Ari best describes [Katie] as ‘incredibly well-defended’,” Naylon shares. “I’m very outspoken and outgoing, and I hide behind my sense of humor but I’m really sensitive. We really wrote ourselves into these characters.” “There’s definitely a shared spirit,” Graynor agrees. Having written the script three years ago, before the box office success of Bridesmaids, Miller and

Naylon knocked on so many doors to get the film made. “We had 60 meetings or something with people who would say ‘I love it so much but we can’t make it because female R-rated comedies don’t do well’,” Miller lamented. “Then someone who worked at a studio told us we didn’t want a studio to make the film because they would oversexualize it and take out the funny parts. We knew if we were going to make it happen we were going to have to make it happen for ourselves.” Good Time is director Jamie Travis’ first full-length film. After reading the script he knew he had to be a part of the film. His sales pitch? “You don’t need a straight man making this film,” Travis joked. “When I read the script, my perspective was it was so reverent of women. This movie really is a beautiful friendship narrative. I really could see a bad version of this movie and wanted so bad to be a part so it didn’t go down this sexually gratuitous, objectifying road.” In addition to Graynor and Miller’s hilarious performances, the film boasts some genius cameos from comedy heavy-hitters Seth Rogen, Kevin Smith and Ken Marino. “I slept with Seth,” Miller half-joked. “Seriously, he’s my husband so we were just brushing our teeth one night and he said he’d do it.” Told you these girls were funny. For more Good Time coverage, visit davidatlanta.com. Additional Reporting by Elijah Sarkesian. For a Good Time, Call… opens in Atlanta September 7th. You can ‘like’ the film on Facebook www.facebook.com/ForAGoodTimeCall or hashtag #GoodTimeMovie on Twitter. davidatlanta | 55

56 | davidatlanta

davidatlanta | 57

FairyScopes

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): If malaise hits, focus on what’s bothering you and get into action. Your voice is even louder and more forceful than usual. If you feel a need to yell at others, talk gently – at least first – with a trusted friend.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Playful flirtations are likely to overstep bounds. Scale it back just a little bit! Optimistic financial plans are way too much. If it looks too good to be true, it is. Get solid, reliable advice before putting your money anywhere. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Keep your hands busy, ears open and mouth shut – except for lovemaking. Sex is great, but verbal intercourse can get contentious. Housecleaning is the most productive and second best way of working off that energy. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Indulge yourself with a massage, a day at a spa, a long leisurely visit at a museum or a scenic hike. The company of a very close, trusted friend is ideal; don’t settle for anyone less. Solitude is good for the soul, too. LEO (July 23 – August 22): Venus brings you even more charm and gorgeousness entering your sign on the 6th. She’s pretty amped up, so be careful not to overdo it. Those friends who are encouraging you, are they laughing with you or at you? VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Friends mean well. Bless their hearts, if not their brains. Criticizing them will backfire and their ideas could prove springboards to better ones. You need an outlet; save your kvetching for a very trusted and patient friend.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Enjoy the fruits of your labor, but be careful not to over-indulge. Too much partying could make you sick, or bring latent problems to the surface. If friends offer health advice, the less you like it, the more you should listen. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Too much individual initiative can be your downfall, but with forethought, intuition and advice from friends, you can do almost anything – within reason. If you’re not entirely happy where you’re working, get résumés to wherever you’d rather be. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Stay way back from the line between flirtation and sexual harassment. You’re a little too frisky. In the right time and place, that can work for you spectacularly, but elsewhere it could undermine your professional reputation. CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Your drive is strong enough to achieve nearly anything. Keep your mind focused on necessary work and away from arguments, especially at home. Sex may not solve any problems, but it can help you endure them. AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Your mouth is the magic door to trouble. Think ahead, listen attentively and be very careful about the right time and place to get down and dirty. Remember what you must never, ever do in your own back yard! PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Trying to be helpful around the house can cause trouble with your partner or roommates. Talk, and match actions to words. An argument with a friend can bruise your ego, but brave it and clear the air.

Scopes brought to you by Jack Fertig, professional astrologer since 1977. Visit his website at www.starjack.com.

58 | davidatlanta

massage / body work

Boy Next Door Menswear

QUALITY HANDS BY JEFF

Accepting Applicants for experienced Retail Sales people interested in PT work. Must be available on weekends. Send resume to apply – please no phone calls or drop-ins.

Full body rubs for Men 404-216-7214

fax 404.228.7627 • ray@boynextdoor.biz 1447 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, 30309

Seeking Servers/ Bartenders/ Bus Boys

MIDTOWN MASSAGE/SHAVE $40 First Times only. 404-872-5671 Models + Escorts

We Believe In and Reward Hard Work. Home Improvement

Slender males 18-27

sought for artistic nude photos. Email:

virtuosoprod@mindspring.com

Trim Carpentry & Design Home Remodeling Custom Closets ,Crown Moulding, Custom Built-ins ,Paint, Kitchen, Baths, Quality Work Clever Designs LIC .REF Dave 404-409-4119

ADVERTISE with the South’s longestrunning LGBT weekly. CALL us at 404. 418.8901 x3 for rates & information

classifieds@sovo.com | 404.418.8901 x3

Las Margaritas Full Service Latin Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Midtown, is seeking friendly, energetic, highly-motivated individuals who will thrive in a fastpaced, team-oriented environment. We are currently hiring part time and full time professional Servers/ Bartenders/ Bus Boys. We are looking for people who are reliable self-starters, have a passion for selling, AND administering world class customer service. Previous Restaurant experience is required. Open availability is preferred. The ability to speak and act in a professional and sophisticated manner is required. Please apply in person MondayThursday from 12-5pm. Phone calls and/or online applications will not be accepted. Las Margaritas Restaurant, 1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd.

Classifieds

HELP WANTED

david atlanta | 59

60 | davidatlanta

Bitch! Session

Gotta Bitch?

Text 404.969.BTCH or email bitch@davidatlanta.com

A dab of cologne after a shower is fine. Cologne instead of a shower is unacceptable. That awkward moment when a slut says he isn’t a slut…

Bitch please, your dick has more users than Twitter. I didn’t text you. Vodka texted you.

Actually, the unibrow look was never in style!

If you can’t be better than your competition, just dress better! Why yes, I just wanted to get to know you for more material for Bitch Session…said no one ever! This Labor Day, let’s salute American corporations for keeping the Chinese gainfully employed.

FYI, Labor Day is generally Gay men only need 3.5 inches the termination date for all my to achieve maximum pleasure. air conditioning-based sexual It’s called a credit card. relationships. I don’t ask for much. All I want is $10 million and a hot boyfriend.

Quiet and shy guys always have the biggest dicks.

I named my iPod “Titanic” so when I enter it in iTunes it says “Syncing Titanic” and I feel like a hero when I press “Cancel.”

Is it appropriate to list “sucking dick” on the talent section of my resume? Roses are red, grass is greener. When I think of you, I touch my wiener.

Dammit, football season is about to start. F*%k. Now I have to listen to all the gays pretend like they really care about a sport most of them use as an excuse to look butch. If you can’t pronounce it, don’t say it! coupon Jesus may love you, but everybody else thinks you’re an ass.

Give me a moment please, I am trying to imagine you with a personality. NOTE: Opinions expressed are those of the readers and do not reflect the opinions of David magazine. 62 | davidatlanta

Ad: Burkhartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s