MJ Studies Today LXXXV

MJ Studies Today columnist Kerry Hennigan has written an informal essay about her personal reflections on the Thriller album, along with some of the Disc 2 “extras” from the 40th anniversary edition. #Thriller40 Read More …

Episode 63 – Re-imagining Michael Jackson

Abstract: Alper Yesiltas’ reimagining of Michael Jackson went viral and was even chosen as an image for the September Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies newsletter, described as ‘thought-provoking’. In this episode, we follow MJ academic and recovering PhD scholar, Geneva S. Thomas through her Read More …

MJ Studies Today LXXXIII

Abstract: Michael Jackson loved Charlie Chaplin. He dressed as Chaplin’s famous movie character, the Tramp, for photoshoots and incorporated some of the Tramp’s idiosyncratic movements in his performances, most notably in the role of the Scarecrow in the 1977 film version of The Wiz. In Read More …