I'm sorry to put negativity up here but I tried posting this privately on FB and that stupid garbage platform wouldn't let me?!? I guess because it's been over a year since I shared anything there, maybe. Or I used keywords like sucked and hated? No idea. But FB is dumb so here I am. 🙃 Thanks BLSKY.

I thought we'd be entering a golden era, a renaissance of movie musicals, with SO MUCH coming out. Cats, Dear Evan Hansen, In the Heights, Wicked, Mean Girls, The Color Purple, etc. etc.

Suddenly Broadway IP is all the rage (let's face it, ANY IP is).

But I'm not excited anymore after many flops

Hamilton, Gypsy, and Come From Away were all FANTASTIC pro-shots. Everybody's Talking About Jamie was a WONDERFUL film adaptation.

Many other recent musical movies were honestly not bad... but a LOT have been awful. Cringe awful. And that makes me sad 'cause I worry about the future of this genre.

I want to believe that new musicals can be both amazing pieces of art *and* reach global audiences. I want to believe that the current generation of filmmakers can translate the magic of live performance to film, or adapt surreal theatre to the (big or small) screen effectively. But it's hard!

Also, P.S. I really really hate that we live in a world where many people who advocate for themselves are either (a) ignored as is often the case for women, overweight humans, chronic pain sufferers, etc. and/or (b) institutionalized or harmed, as you've stated.

Health care needs to do better.

I'm really glad you spoke up. Thanks for reminding me to check my own privilege! You're absolutely right and I value the time and care you took in adding to this conversation.

Much obliged friendo. I'll try to do better and appreciate the gentle learning opportunity. 💙

Yes, fair point. Bluesky is a nicer app than most but still doesn't allow for a lot of nuance in a single post. I appreciate your correction but hope you can also recognize the intention with which I was writing.

So if you CAN advocate for care, do. If you CAN be an ally for others, do.

diet/fitness culture is fundamentally fatphobic and absolutely a massive contributor to eating disorders