“Michael” and the Tension of Lacking Tension
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
Victoria Thomas
Victoria Thomas is known for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), The Harder They Fall (2021) and Detroit (2017).
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