The Tuesday Edition - May 21, 2019
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News, abortion, language

It’s Okay to Say the Word “Abortion”

Protestors participate in a rally against one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions
Controlling language is a major anti-abortion tactic but we don't have to let them steer this conversation.
Movies, Lois Lane, Zack Snyder, Zoe Saldana

Zack Snyder Almost Cast Zoe Saldana as Lois Lane & I Am Mourning Over This Cultural Loss

Actress Zoe Saldana attends the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 21, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Zack Snyder sat down with Comic Book Debate to talk about how women are portrayed in his films and dropped some interesting looks into his process.
Movies, Captain Marvel (movie), LGBTQ Representation, The MCU

The Case for Making Captain Marvel Queer

Lashana Lynch and Brie Larson star as Maria Rambeau and Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel.
Brie Larson, for her part, is clearly open to the idea of a queer Carol Danvers.
TV, Baron Zemo, Sharon Carter, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier With Baron Zemo and Sharon Carter? Please and Thank You

Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes in Captain America: Civil War
So The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is going to cater to my Captain America: Civil War loving heart then?
TV, Alabama, Arthur (cartoon), LGBTQ Representation

Alabama Refused to Air the Arthur Episode Where Two Men Got Married

Arthur cartoon character makes a fist.
We were happy to hear that Mr. Ratburn, a character on the children's TV show Arthur, would get married to another man in an episode. Alabama Public Television, apparently, was not nearly as pleased by this news.
Movies

Things We Saw Today: A Deleted Captain Marvel Scene Gives Us a Glimpse of the Kree Training Academy

Carol Danvers leans against a wall and smirks.
Captain Marvel is coming to digital download May 28th, and the Blu-ray will be close behind on June 11th, with six deleted scenes and a whole slew of bonus featurettes and behind-the-scenes content. One of those deleted scenes, titled "Star Force Recruits" was just released early online. In it, we see Jude Law's Yon-Rogg training a class of young Kree students.
Movies & TV, Avengers, fandom, Game of Thrones, marvel

We’re Allowed to Be Mad About Movies and Television Shows

Natasha Romanoff and Brienne of Tarth
Today in things we shouldn't have to say, let's examine why it's fine for us to be mad about fictional works. 
News, sexual assault, women in the military

Male Navy Submarine Sailors Kept a Detailed “Rape List” Ranking Female Crewmembers

A US Navy guided missile submarine.
The only way for anything to change is for abusers to be held accountable, not just on a case by case basis, but as a matter of policy.
AMP Featured, News, Anne Hathaway, reproductive rights, white feminism

Anne Hathaway’s Instagram Post is a Reminder for White Women to Check Their Complicity

Anne Hathaway in 'Ocean's 8'
There has been a lot of talk about the roles white men have played in the current wave of abortion bills sweeping the country, but Anne Hathaway has made an excellent point on Instagram. We need to start talking about the white women who'd rather uphold the patriarchy by supporting this bill.
AMP Featured, TV, Bran, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin

Was Game of Thrones‘ Ending Foreshadowed on the First Page of the Book?

Bran and Robb Stark with Jon Snow in Game of Thrones
As the Internet exploded with reaction over who took the throne on 'Game of Thrones,' I remembered how the first book began.
Movies, Kenneth Branagh, Kevin Feige, Thor Movie

How Thor Set Up the Cosmic MCU

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) face off against Frost Giants in Thor
After the smash success of Thor: Ragnarok and the massive popularity of the character in both Infinity War and Endgame, it's fun to remember how Thor used to be a gamble for the MCU.
TV, Bran Stark, Game of Thrones, Tyrion Lannister

I Wish I Were Surprised That Game of Thrones’ Finale Was Just Men Talking at Each Other

Closeup of Daenerys Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones.
You know what I love in my shows? Men talking at me. And that's what the finale of Game of Thrones essentially was.
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