“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.

While shooting a film in a small town, a famous actor puts his personal life and career in jeopardy by starting an intense affair with another man.
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
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