Episode 54 – Review and discussion of the Thesis by Ryan Garey
Abstract In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth review the MA thesis of Ryan Gary, “Who’s Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations of Michael Jackson. They review every chapter so listeners can decide if this thesis can be a good starting point or be used as a referral for their own thesis. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, […]
MJ Studies Today LXXVI
Kerry Hennigan looks at Jackson’s ideology of oneness with all life and ponders what his storytelling abilities might have produced today to freshly inspire affirmative action for our still beleaguered planet. Continue reading
Episode 53 – Review of the MA thesis of Kelly O’Riley
Abstract In episode 53, Karin and Elizabeth Discuss and review the MA thesis, recently published in the Journal, The Hagiography and teratology and the HIStory of Michael Jackson. They simultaneously talk about biographies and what they should entail for academics, but also how critical readers need to be when reading them. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, […]
MJ Studies Today LXXV
MJ Studies Today, March 2022 looks at the Michael Jackson's hit song "Billie Jean." its creation and its legacy 39 years after its release as a single. Continue reading
Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder
Abstract In this episode, Elizabeth and Karin review the academic book Michael Jackson And The Quandary Of A Black Identity by Sherrow O Pinder. The premise of Pinder’s book is: What does it mean to be black in America. Elizabeth and Karin go in-depth in this academic book and share their thoughts with you. REFERENCE […]
MJ Studies Today LXXIV
Abstract: Michael Jackson’s album Invincible celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its release in October 2021. It remains the album least appreciated by critics and even some of Jackson’s fans and is the album from his canon most likely to cause heated debate in online forums. In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan discusses […]
Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5
Abstract With this first episode, Karin and Elizabeth take a trip down memory lane with Kerry Hennigan’s Columns of MJ Studies Today as a lead and talk about the present and the future of the Journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5 ” Podcast, Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives […]
MJ Studies Today LXXIII
MJ Studies Today, Jan 2022 looks at the release of the compilation CD "King of Pop" which was released in many countries in 2008 to celebrate Michael Jackson's 50th birthday. Continue reading
MA Thesis by Kelly M. O’Riley
HAGIOGRAPHY, TERATOLOGY, AND THE “HISTORY” OF MICHAEL JACKSONbyKELLY M. O’RILEY Under the Direction of Isaac Weiner ABSTRACT Before his death, Michael Jackson was arguably one of the most famous living celebrities to walk the planet. Onstage, on-air, and onscreen, he captivated the attention of millions of people around the world, whether because they loved him […]