Category: Volume 7 | The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies

14th November 202022nd November 2020

MJ Studies Today LIX

Posted By: KerryHennigan Film, Kenny Ortega, Michael Jackson, michael jackson's legacy, performance, Roger Ebert, This is It, Travis Payne

A look at Michael Jackson’s This Is It, and considering its role in Jackson’s legacy from the perspective of the 11th anniversary of its cinematic release.

Issue 2 Podcast season 6 Volume 7

14th November 202017th November 2020

Leaving Neverland & The Real Michael Jackson

Posted By: Karin Merx Charlie Tomson, Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On, mjcast, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, The Real Michael jackson

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, finally decided that the documentaries Leaving Neverland and The Real Michael Jackson needed to be discussed. It

Issue 2 MJ Studies Today Volume 7

14th October 202014th October 2020

MJ Studies Today LVIII

Posted By: KerryHennigan Ballads, Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson, MJ Studies Today, Peter Mokran, R Kelly, recording, Smile, Smokey Robinson, You Are Note Alone

Abstract: This month’s MJ Studies Today column looks at Michael Jackson’s skill as a balladist. From his childhood recordings of songs like “Who’s Loving

Issue 1 MJ Studies Today Volume 7

14th September 202014th September 2020

MJ Studies Today LVII

Posted By: KerryHennigan Jonathan Moffett, MJ Studies Today, MJJ Justice Project, Philosophy, Spike Lee, Stacy Walker, They don't care about us, Travis Payne, Virtual events

This month’s MJ Studies Today column looks at virtual celebrations for Michael Jackson’s birthday in the pandemic year of 2020, and how fans come together in common cause for a better world.