Nathan Mayer
@destinathantruth.bsky.social
Arts and Humanities: #Freedom (Literature), #Beauty (Screen and Stage), #Truth (Facts and Journalism) and #Love (Music and Songs) with occasional discourse and heartbreak.
If you truly want people to be healthy this year, you'd wear a mask 😷 in public, test before gathering and stay home if you're sick. With airborne illnesses on the rise and some already highest in years with over crowding occurring in hospitals, there is much reason to. #Facts
January 1, 2026 at 5:40 AM
If you truly want people to be healthy this year, you'd wear a mask 😷 in public, test before gathering and stay home if you're sick. With airborne illnesses on the rise and some already highest in years with over crowding occurring in hospitals, there is much reason to. #Facts
The 5 Worst Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movies:
1: 'Cats' (2019)
2: 'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
3: 'Annie' (2014)
4: 'Nine' (2009)
5: '13: The Musical' (2022)
RU: 'Rock of Ages' (2012)
The 10 Best Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movies:
Runner-Up: 'The Color Purple' (2023)
10: 'Matilda' (2022)
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1: 'Cats' (2019)
2: 'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
3: 'Annie' (2014)
4: 'Nine' (2009)
5: '13: The Musical' (2022)
RU: 'Rock of Ages' (2012)
The 10 Best Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movies:
Runner-Up: 'The Color Purple' (2023)
10: 'Matilda' (2022)
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December 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The 5 Worst Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movies:
1: 'Cats' (2019)
2: 'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
3: 'Annie' (2014)
4: 'Nine' (2009)
5: '13: The Musical' (2022)
RU: 'Rock of Ages' (2012)
The 10 Best Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movies:
Runner-Up: 'The Color Purple' (2023)
10: 'Matilda' (2022)
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1: 'Cats' (2019)
2: 'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
3: 'Annie' (2014)
4: 'Nine' (2009)
5: '13: The Musical' (2022)
RU: 'Rock of Ages' (2012)
The 10 Best Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movies:
Runner-Up: 'The Color Purple' (2023)
10: 'Matilda' (2022)
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Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Wicked: Part I' (2024)
Young friends Elphaba and Glinda take very different paths in the fantastical Land of Oz.
9+; some scary action and brief suggestive material.
B+; emotionally resonant performances, visually spectacular and standout musical moments.
'Wicked: Part I' (2024)
Young friends Elphaba and Glinda take very different paths in the fantastical Land of Oz.
9+; some scary action and brief suggestive material.
B+; emotionally resonant performances, visually spectacular and standout musical moments.
December 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Wicked: Part I' (2024)
Young friends Elphaba and Glinda take very different paths in the fantastical Land of Oz.
9+; some scary action and brief suggestive material.
B+; emotionally resonant performances, visually spectacular and standout musical moments.
'Wicked: Part I' (2024)
Young friends Elphaba and Glinda take very different paths in the fantastical Land of Oz.
9+; some scary action and brief suggestive material.
B+; emotionally resonant performances, visually spectacular and standout musical moments.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'West Side Story' (2021)
A burgeoning teenage romance helps to fuel the fire between two warring gangs in 1957 New York City.
12+; some strong violence, strong language, suggestive material and brief smoking.
B+; vibrant direction and dazzling performances.
'West Side Story' (2021)
A burgeoning teenage romance helps to fuel the fire between two warring gangs in 1957 New York City.
12+; some strong violence, strong language, suggestive material and brief smoking.
B+; vibrant direction and dazzling performances.
December 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'West Side Story' (2021)
A burgeoning teenage romance helps to fuel the fire between two warring gangs in 1957 New York City.
12+; some strong violence, strong language, suggestive material and brief smoking.
B+; vibrant direction and dazzling performances.
'West Side Story' (2021)
A burgeoning teenage romance helps to fuel the fire between two warring gangs in 1957 New York City.
12+; some strong violence, strong language, suggestive material and brief smoking.
B+; vibrant direction and dazzling performances.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Tick, Tick... Boom!' (2021)
A theater composer navigates love, friendship and pressures of life as an artist.
13+; some strong language, some suggestive material and drug references.
B; tour de force lead performance and astonishing direction and editing.
'Tick, Tick... Boom!' (2021)
A theater composer navigates love, friendship and pressures of life as an artist.
13+; some strong language, some suggestive material and drug references.
B; tour de force lead performance and astonishing direction and editing.
December 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Tick, Tick... Boom!' (2021)
A theater composer navigates love, friendship and pressures of life as an artist.
13+; some strong language, some suggestive material and drug references.
B; tour de force lead performance and astonishing direction and editing.
'Tick, Tick... Boom!' (2021)
A theater composer navigates love, friendship and pressures of life as an artist.
13+; some strong language, some suggestive material and drug references.
B; tour de force lead performance and astonishing direction and editing.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (2007)
A vengeful barber applies his razor to unlucky customers.
16+; darker and more graphic bloody violence than stage musical.
B+; thrilling: perfect blend of macabre, gothic ambiance and dark humor.
'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (2007)
A vengeful barber applies his razor to unlucky customers.
16+; darker and more graphic bloody violence than stage musical.
B+; thrilling: perfect blend of macabre, gothic ambiance and dark humor.
December 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (2007)
A vengeful barber applies his razor to unlucky customers.
16+; darker and more graphic bloody violence than stage musical.
B+; thrilling: perfect blend of macabre, gothic ambiance and dark humor.
'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (2007)
A vengeful barber applies his razor to unlucky customers.
16+; darker and more graphic bloody violence than stage musical.
B+; thrilling: perfect blend of macabre, gothic ambiance and dark humor.
For the people who never want a white Christmas, but get it anyways, what is the return policy (just ship it to Amazon, return to sender, regift it, etc.)?
December 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
For the people who never want a white Christmas, but get it anyways, what is the return policy (just ship it to Amazon, return to sender, regift it, etc.)?
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Sunshine on Leith' (2013)
Two soldiers return home to Edinburgh to resume their romantic and family lives.
8+; some suggestive and thematic material, language and brief violence.
C+; the plot is formulaic, but balances sentimentality with genuine heart.
'Sunshine on Leith' (2013)
Two soldiers return home to Edinburgh to resume their romantic and family lives.
8+; some suggestive and thematic material, language and brief violence.
C+; the plot is formulaic, but balances sentimentality with genuine heart.
December 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Sunshine on Leith' (2013)
Two soldiers return home to Edinburgh to resume their romantic and family lives.
8+; some suggestive and thematic material, language and brief violence.
C+; the plot is formulaic, but balances sentimentality with genuine heart.
'Sunshine on Leith' (2013)
Two soldiers return home to Edinburgh to resume their romantic and family lives.
8+; some suggestive and thematic material, language and brief violence.
C+; the plot is formulaic, but balances sentimentality with genuine heart.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Rock of Ages' (2012)
A small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
12+; sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking, and language.
D+; an over-sanitized adaptation with a terrible script.
'Rock of Ages' (2012)
A small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
12+; sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking, and language.
D+; an over-sanitized adaptation with a terrible script.
December 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Rock of Ages' (2012)
A small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
12+; sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking, and language.
D+; an over-sanitized adaptation with a terrible script.
'Rock of Ages' (2012)
A small-town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
12+; sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking, and language.
D+; an over-sanitized adaptation with a terrible script.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Rent' (2005)
Artists and misfits in the East Village struggle with poverty and the AIDS epidemic.
12+; mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language.
C; strong vocal performances, but lacks style and direction.
'Rent' (2005)
Artists and misfits in the East Village struggle with poverty and the AIDS epidemic.
12+; mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language.
C; strong vocal performances, but lacks style and direction.
December 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Rent' (2005)
Artists and misfits in the East Village struggle with poverty and the AIDS epidemic.
12+; mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language.
C; strong vocal performances, but lacks style and direction.
'Rent' (2005)
Artists and misfits in the East Village struggle with poverty and the AIDS epidemic.
12+; mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language.
C; strong vocal performances, but lacks style and direction.
Santa sees you when you're speeding
He knows when you're not yielding
He knows if blinkers aren't in use
So, drive good for goodness sake
He knows when you're not yielding
He knows if blinkers aren't in use
So, drive good for goodness sake
December 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Santa sees you when you're speeding
He knows when you're not yielding
He knows if blinkers aren't in use
So, drive good for goodness sake
He knows when you're not yielding
He knows if blinkers aren't in use
So, drive good for goodness sake
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Prom' (2020)
Broadway stars rally behind a small-town teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.
12+; thematic elements, some suggestive/sexual references and language.
C-; positive message, energetic musical numbers, but poor execution.
'The Prom' (2020)
Broadway stars rally behind a small-town teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.
12+; thematic elements, some suggestive/sexual references and language.
C-; positive message, energetic musical numbers, but poor execution.
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Prom' (2020)
Broadway stars rally behind a small-town teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.
12+; thematic elements, some suggestive/sexual references and language.
C-; positive message, energetic musical numbers, but poor execution.
'The Prom' (2020)
Broadway stars rally behind a small-town teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.
12+; thematic elements, some suggestive/sexual references and language.
C-; positive message, energetic musical numbers, but poor execution.
Both the pandemic and science has not changed.
The pandemic is not over and mitigation measures still work.
If you have not been masking for the past two weeks, you should definitely/especially be testing.
Spreading sickness everywhere is not what the season of giving is about.
The pandemic is not over and mitigation measures still work.
If you have not been masking for the past two weeks, you should definitely/especially be testing.
Spreading sickness everywhere is not what the season of giving is about.
December 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Both the pandemic and science has not changed.
The pandemic is not over and mitigation measures still work.
If you have not been masking for the past two weeks, you should definitely/especially be testing.
Spreading sickness everywhere is not what the season of giving is about.
The pandemic is not over and mitigation measures still work.
If you have not been masking for the past two weeks, you should definitely/especially be testing.
Spreading sickness everywhere is not what the season of giving is about.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Producers' (2005)
A timid accountant and a washed-up producer scheme to swindle investors in a Broadway flop by putting on the world's worst show.
10+; sexual humor and references.
C-; entertaining, albeit flawed, long, over-the-top, stage-oriented style.
'The Producers' (2005)
A timid accountant and a washed-up producer scheme to swindle investors in a Broadway flop by putting on the world's worst show.
10+; sexual humor and references.
C-; entertaining, albeit flawed, long, over-the-top, stage-oriented style.
December 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Producers' (2005)
A timid accountant and a washed-up producer scheme to swindle investors in a Broadway flop by putting on the world's worst show.
10+; sexual humor and references.
C-; entertaining, albeit flawed, long, over-the-top, stage-oriented style.
'The Producers' (2005)
A timid accountant and a washed-up producer scheme to swindle investors in a Broadway flop by putting on the world's worst show.
10+; sexual humor and references.
C-; entertaining, albeit flawed, long, over-the-top, stage-oriented style.
The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the evils of "Ignorance" and "Want" and comments that Tiny Tim might not survive unless the future changes.
COVID cases are expected to double and the flu is supposed to be horrible. Are you going to be part of the problem or solution?
COVID cases are expected to double and the flu is supposed to be horrible. Are you going to be part of the problem or solution?
December 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the evils of "Ignorance" and "Want" and comments that Tiny Tim might not survive unless the future changes.
COVID cases are expected to double and the flu is supposed to be horrible. Are you going to be part of the problem or solution?
COVID cases are expected to double and the flu is supposed to be horrible. Are you going to be part of the problem or solution?
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Phantom of the Opera' (2004)
A murderous masked musical genius becomes jealous of a young soprano's romance.
11+; brief violent images.
C; spectacular visuals and production design, but boring and slightly stiff (lacks both romance and danger).
'The Phantom of the Opera' (2004)
A murderous masked musical genius becomes jealous of a young soprano's romance.
11+; brief violent images.
C; spectacular visuals and production design, but boring and slightly stiff (lacks both romance and danger).
December 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Phantom of the Opera' (2004)
A murderous masked musical genius becomes jealous of a young soprano's romance.
11+; brief violent images.
C; spectacular visuals and production design, but boring and slightly stiff (lacks both romance and danger).
'The Phantom of the Opera' (2004)
A murderous masked musical genius becomes jealous of a young soprano's romance.
11+; brief violent images.
C; spectacular visuals and production design, but boring and slightly stiff (lacks both romance and danger).
It's the most terrible time of the year
There'll be much sickness giving
And hacking will be sounding
When germy ones are near
It's the most terrible time of the year
Masking😷+ testing before gathering =
Happy & Safe Holidays for EVERYONE!
Viruses don't take the Holidays off!
There'll be much sickness giving
And hacking will be sounding
When germy ones are near
It's the most terrible time of the year
Masking😷+ testing before gathering =
Happy & Safe Holidays for EVERYONE!
Viruses don't take the Holidays off!
December 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It's the most terrible time of the year
There'll be much sickness giving
And hacking will be sounding
When germy ones are near
It's the most terrible time of the year
Masking😷+ testing before gathering =
Happy & Safe Holidays for EVERYONE!
Viruses don't take the Holidays off!
There'll be much sickness giving
And hacking will be sounding
When germy ones are near
It's the most terrible time of the year
Masking😷+ testing before gathering =
Happy & Safe Holidays for EVERYONE!
Viruses don't take the Holidays off!
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Nine' (2009)
A famous Italian filmmaker juggles his professional and personal life (relationships with numerous women).
11+; sexual content and smoking.
D+; thin plot, unmemorable music and lacks emotional depth (chaotic and curiously distant).
'Nine' (2009)
A famous Italian filmmaker juggles his professional and personal life (relationships with numerous women).
11+; sexual content and smoking.
D+; thin plot, unmemorable music and lacks emotional depth (chaotic and curiously distant).
December 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Nine' (2009)
A famous Italian filmmaker juggles his professional and personal life (relationships with numerous women).
11+; sexual content and smoking.
D+; thin plot, unmemorable music and lacks emotional depth (chaotic and curiously distant).
'Nine' (2009)
A famous Italian filmmaker juggles his professional and personal life (relationships with numerous women).
11+; sexual content and smoking.
D+; thin plot, unmemorable music and lacks emotional depth (chaotic and curiously distant).
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Les Misérables' (2012)
Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean breaks parole and becomes the quarry of ruthless policeman Javert.
12+; suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements.
C+; impeccably mounted but bombastic and technically flawed and uneven.
'Les Misérables' (2012)
Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean breaks parole and becomes the quarry of ruthless policeman Javert.
12+; suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements.
C+; impeccably mounted but bombastic and technically flawed and uneven.
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Les Misérables' (2012)
Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean breaks parole and becomes the quarry of ruthless policeman Javert.
12+; suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements.
C+; impeccably mounted but bombastic and technically flawed and uneven.
'Les Misérables' (2012)
Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean breaks parole and becomes the quarry of ruthless policeman Javert.
12+; suggestive and sexual material, violence and thematic elements.
C+; impeccably mounted but bombastic and technically flawed and uneven.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Mean Girls' (2024)
A new student gets caught in the crosshairs of a group of popular girls called the Plastics.
10+; sexual material, strong language and teen drinking.
D+; falters in delivering a coherent, impactful story and offers nothing new/compelling.
'Mean Girls' (2024)
A new student gets caught in the crosshairs of a group of popular girls called the Plastics.
10+; sexual material, strong language and teen drinking.
D+; falters in delivering a coherent, impactful story and offers nothing new/compelling.
December 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Mean Girls' (2024)
A new student gets caught in the crosshairs of a group of popular girls called the Plastics.
10+; sexual material, strong language and teen drinking.
D+; falters in delivering a coherent, impactful story and offers nothing new/compelling.
'Mean Girls' (2024)
A new student gets caught in the crosshairs of a group of popular girls called the Plastics.
10+; sexual material, strong language and teen drinking.
D+; falters in delivering a coherent, impactful story and offers nothing new/compelling.
December 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Matilda: The Musical' (2022)
An extraordinary girl takes a daring stand to change her story.
8+; thematic elements, exaggerated bullying and some language.
B-; energetic musical numbers, strong performances and faithful in tone of the book and stage show.
'Matilda: The Musical' (2022)
An extraordinary girl takes a daring stand to change her story.
8+; thematic elements, exaggerated bullying and some language.
B-; energetic musical numbers, strong performances and faithful in tone of the book and stage show.
December 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Matilda: The Musical' (2022)
An extraordinary girl takes a daring stand to change her story.
8+; thematic elements, exaggerated bullying and some language.
B-; energetic musical numbers, strong performances and faithful in tone of the book and stage show.
'Matilda: The Musical' (2022)
An extraordinary girl takes a daring stand to change her story.
8+; thematic elements, exaggerated bullying and some language.
B-; energetic musical numbers, strong performances and faithful in tone of the book and stage show.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Mamma Mia!' (2008)
A spirited bride secretly invites three men from her mother's past to come to the wedding.
9+; has some sex-related comments, sexual innuendos.
C; good musical numbers and production values, but has unexperienced singers and a campy tone.
'Mamma Mia!' (2008)
A spirited bride secretly invites three men from her mother's past to come to the wedding.
9+; has some sex-related comments, sexual innuendos.
C; good musical numbers and production values, but has unexperienced singers and a campy tone.
December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Mamma Mia!' (2008)
A spirited bride secretly invites three men from her mother's past to come to the wedding.
9+; has some sex-related comments, sexual innuendos.
C; good musical numbers and production values, but has unexperienced singers and a campy tone.
'Mamma Mia!' (2008)
A spirited bride secretly invites three men from her mother's past to come to the wedding.
9+; has some sex-related comments, sexual innuendos.
C; good musical numbers and production values, but has unexperienced singers and a campy tone.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
A bachelor travels to Monte Carlo with his late rich uncle's corpse to get an enormous inheritance.
13+; dark humor, sexual innuendo and mature themes.
D; awkwardly adapted with a thin plot, forgettable inane songs and saccharine tone.
'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
A bachelor travels to Monte Carlo with his late rich uncle's corpse to get an enormous inheritance.
13+; dark humor, sexual innuendo and mature themes.
D; awkwardly adapted with a thin plot, forgettable inane songs and saccharine tone.
December 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
A bachelor travels to Monte Carlo with his late rich uncle's corpse to get an enormous inheritance.
13+; dark humor, sexual innuendo and mature themes.
D; awkwardly adapted with a thin plot, forgettable inane songs and saccharine tone.
'Lucky Stiff' (2014)
A bachelor travels to Monte Carlo with his late rich uncle's corpse to get an enormous inheritance.
13+; dark humor, sexual innuendo and mature themes.
D; awkwardly adapted with a thin plot, forgettable inane songs and saccharine tone.
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Last Five Years' (2014)
A struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage.
11+; sexual material, brief strong language and a drug image.
D+; weak plot and direction, inconsistent visual style and lacks a unifying aesthetic.
'The Last Five Years' (2014)
A struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage.
11+; sexual material, brief strong language and a drug image.
D+; weak plot and direction, inconsistent visual style and lacks a unifying aesthetic.
December 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Modern, Stage to Screen, Musical Movie:
'The Last Five Years' (2014)
A struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage.
11+; sexual material, brief strong language and a drug image.
D+; weak plot and direction, inconsistent visual style and lacks a unifying aesthetic.
'The Last Five Years' (2014)
A struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage.
11+; sexual material, brief strong language and a drug image.
D+; weak plot and direction, inconsistent visual style and lacks a unifying aesthetic.