This has been an exceptional year for film. For the first time post-Covid, the movie industry began to feel like it was back on something resembling the right track. The ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon signaled the possibility that theatrical releases not predicated upon superheroes or decades-old intellectual property could be critically and commercially successful again. But with […]
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December 2023 Tarotscopes
Air Signs – Aquarius, Gemini, Libra King of Swords + Seven of Cups + Six of Cups Many air signs have gone through the year feeling as though their prayers have fallen on deaf ears. You’ve put in a lot of work, and in your opinion, there hasn’t been a return on investment. December may […]
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Letter from the editor – Issue 31
As we head into our holiday break, we leave you with an issue full of the things we liked and disliked about the year 2023. Our best (and worst) roundup has our takes on things like policing, sports, city drivers, places to eat and drink, and local art. Here’s a preview: we are sticking beside […]
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Bedroom
The room is still for the first time in a long time. There aren’t flashing lights that are messing with my head and distracting me. There are no intrusions to stop me from doing any important task I had that day. The door isn’t constantly opening and closing My family isn’t consistently walking in asking […]
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Displaying Characteristics of a Carceral State
When you courtwatch, you become familiar with legal language and learn to decode it. That means that you quickly learn what phrases such as “probable cause” and “least onerous condition” mean outside the confines of a law book. This story also appeared in Baltimore Courtwatch “Displaying characteristics of an armed person” is one of the […]
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Best (and Worst) of Baltimore 2023: Food and Drink
Best Foodie: Simone Phillips Simone Phillips, also known as @charmcitytable, is the person to go to if you want to know anything about food in and around Baltimore. It seems like she is everywhere good, new, or interesting food is happening. The dining guide on her website is extensive. Phillips has said that her food […]
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Best (and Worst) of Baltimore 2023: In the News
Best News: Keith Davis Jr. is Free On January 13, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced he was dropping charges against Keith Davis Jr. The move came after a relentless fight waged by Davis’ wife, Kelly Davis, against former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Mosby was in the process of taking him to […]
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Best (and Worst) of Baltimore 2023: Arts and Culture
Best Play Festival: Fells Point Corner Theatre’s 10x10x10 Play Festival Fells Point Corner Theatre offered a play festival this August that showcased 10 plays with a rotating cast of characters from their 10-actor ensemble no longer than 10 minutes each. The festival explored themes of queerphobia, abortion, addiction, and the internal conflicts that rock our […]
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Best (and Worst) of Baltimore 2023: For the Culture
Best Dance Party: VERSION If you are looking for joy, beauty, and fun, VERSION, a monthly queer dance party held at The Crown, is the place for you. The team that puts on VERSION is made up of founder and DJ Jessica Hyman, photographer Sydney Allen, and rapper, DJ, and host Kotic Couture. “VERSION is […]
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Best (and Worst) of Baltimore 2023: Sports
Best Sports Podcast: Gridiron Gals Sports and sports podcasting can be a boys’ club, but Reeta, also known as “The NFL Chick,” and Chels, also known as “Chels Is Right,” more than hold their own in their Gridiron Gals podcast. Tune in to hear them talk about college football, professional football, and pop culture. Whether […]