‘Michael’ & the Trouble with Music Artist Biopics
If ever a film arrived in theaters bulletproof of critical harangue, it is director Antoine Fuqua’s biopic on Michael Jackson, ...
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The Contending's Clarence Moye reviews the Michael film musical biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop. Walk Hard: ...
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‘Chess’ Broadway Revival: Tremendous Showcase For Lea Michele & Aaron Tveit
The musical Chess has had quite the checkered and tumultuous past. Much like Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, the show ...
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