MJ Studies Today LXXVIII
Abstract: The recent Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard civil defamation trial saw fans and media heavily invested in the outcome. In this month’s MJ Studies Today column, Kerry Hennigan looks at the similarities in media reporting – and judging – in this recent case compared to Michael Jackson’s 2005 criminal trial and more recent allegations. […]
Episode 56 – Review & Discussion of the Nakan Issue 2 (Part 2)
In episode 56, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this second part, they continue the discussion of the issue with the essays written by Aurélie Doignon, Luca Izzo, Zada Johnson and Elisabeth Amisu. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and […]
Episode 55 – Review and Discussion of Nakan Journal (Part 1)
Abstract In episode 55, Karin and Elizabeth review the second issue, 2022 of the Nakan Journal: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS: ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE Edited by Isabelle PETITJEAN. In this first part, they discuss the issue in general and the essays written by Guillaume Deveney, Mathilde Recly, Fabio Pastore, Buata B. Malela and Isabelle Petitjean. REFERENCE AS: […]
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 […]