Linkspam: A Parting Gift Edition

So, as some people may or may not be aware, Elizabeth (Sent Without Subject) and I will be leaving on our trip to Namibia and Zambia in less than one week! So before I go, I wanted to give you lot a few links that I've been saving up.

Linkspam: A Multiple Issue Edition

There are some links here about atheism, feminism, films, and more!

Just a Couple Links

A VERY small Linkspam, just for fun.

Going to Yellowstone

I really love National Parks. I think preserving land is important.

In fact, I think we should save a helluva lot more of it.

Or, I'm road tripping to Yellowstone in a few days and want to ponder the parks.

Linkspam: The Religiosity Edition

Okay. So I think people think I'm only a big hater. And I am, but I like plenty! I swear!

More on things I like after the cut.

Being a Feminist Lover of Popular Culture

And why it kind of sucks.

So, I think my example of the day is Inception. Because, working as a projectionist, I have been peeking in at all my favorite parts, mostly to do with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (who basically made that movie. Seriously, so not worth it if he's not in it), and it's been on my mind a lot. The thing I hate the MOST about the movie is the reaction to it--it's seriously not a new concept, and it's not mind-blowing. Seriously, I can give lists of movies with much the same tone, themes, or "is-it-real"-ness, going back decades. But I'll save that for another post.

This post is about the thing I hate the second most about Inception, which is not limited to Inception. So if it feels like I am picking on Inception, I am, but only because it's there and a good example. But this applies to so many movies, TV shows, and the like, and it's starting to depress me. This thing is its use of gender, sex, and women.

Why I Can't Read Anything By Orson Scott Card Anymore

I used to love Orson Scott Card. Until recently I had read every book in the Enderverse (I stopped when he put out the Holiday Special (sans Ewoks, thankfully), "War of Gifts," and have not read "Ender in Exile," and I doubt I will read either of those or the upcoming cross between Bean's world and Ender's. I never read anything else by him, save his essays on Hatrack, his personal Website, and a few short stories. Over the course of a few years, between 2005 and 2008, I realized how much I hated this man and his opinions. They made my skin crawl and my mind rebel, and I stopped reading his website.

My love for Ender's Game was tainted by my dislike of the personal opinions of this man. Is that fair?

Linkspam: Rape Culture

So, recently I started to become engrossed in researching Rape Culture. This has consumed a good two days of my life.

So what is rape culture? Well, here it is:

It is everywhere in the entire world.

I have a lot to say on the matter, but I know of other people who have already said it better.

Movie Review: How To Train Your Dragon

Went to see this for the third time, this time for Mother's Day with my mom, my maternal grandmother, my sister, and two cousins. My mom and grandma loved it, my mom a LOT. Obviously I love it, or I wouldn't have suggested seeing it (for the third time).

So why do I love it?