Abstract: In this article, Elizabeth explores her landmark essay, ‘Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands’ The Mortal Persona of Michael Jackson’, which was one of her first academic pieces on Michael Jackson, and which spurred the creation of ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife’. She goes on to […]
Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife’ and its first anniversary. In part one Elizabeth discusses the history of the book and her secrets of combining creativity and research. An extended version of this episode is accessible by becoming a […]
Abstract: In her September column, Kerry Hennigan discusses how each of us can celebrate Michael Jackson at home. She encourages fans to ‘do their own thing’. Column by Kerry Hennigan, editor of the monthly newsletter, A Candle for Michael, and administrator of the widely-subscribed Facebook group, Michael Jackson’s Short Film ‘Ghosts. REFERENCE AS: Hennigan, Kerry. “MJ Studies […]
Abstract: In this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking use of clothing and costume, creating his own unique brand of fashion. We also explore Jackson’s unique sense of style and the hidden meanings behind his use of cosmetics to create highly memorable characters, which remain iconic to this day. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, […]
Abstract: As she writes in this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan believes we can still learn a lot from Michael Jackson and his compassion for others. She explains that Michael had no constrictions when helping those in need. Column by Kerry Hennigan, editor of the monthly newsletter, A Candle for Michael, and administrator of […]
Abstract: In Part 2: 8 Years – 8 Short Films, Karin and Elizabeth discuss The Way You Make Me Feel and Speed Demon. Also Happy Birthday to our Journal (3 years) and to Elizabeth (30 years). REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years, 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives […]
Abstract: Kerry Hennigan discusses the father figures in Michael Jackson’s career Column by Kerry Hennigan, editor of the monthly newsletter, A Candle for Michael, and administrator of the widely-subscribed Facebook group, Michael Jackson’s Short Film ‘Ghosts. REFERENCE AS: Hennigan, Kerry. “MJ Studies Today IXX (14-07-2017).” The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies 4, no. 1 (2017). http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/mj-studies-today-ixx/. The Journal […]
Abstract: This year on June 25, we remember Michael Jackson. It is already 8 years ago that he passed away. In this episode, and the next three, Karin and Elizabeth discuss 8 short films of Michael Jackson. In this episode they talk about Can You Feel It and Beat It short films. REFERENCE AS: Merx, […]
Abstract: Kerry Hennigan looks into the phenomenon of how Michael Jackson is missed by so many people when they have never met him personally or seen him in concert. Column by Kerry Hennigan, editor of the monthly newsletter, A Candle for Michael, and administrator of the widely-subscribed Facebook group, Michael Jackson’s Short Film ‘Ghosts. REFERENCE AS: Hennigan, Kerry. […]
Abstract: Invincible and the order of the songs. Karin and Elizabeth, discuss the last studio album of Michael Jackson, Invincible. The main question is: Is there a specific order in the way Michael Jackson assembled the songs on his album Invincible, and to what extend do they have a relation to the various colours used on […]