“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.

An employee is surprised at the flattering attention he's getting from his boss. Will this ruin the relationship?
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
When the world lost Chadwick Boseman on August 28, 2020, we all saw the impact of representation in film. Boseman was not only a Black superhero leading a Black cast in one of the most successful films in history; but his successes paved the way for more, long-overdue diversity in Hollywood.
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