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.

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?