About this episode

The episode discusses the box office success of the Michael Jackson biopic and reviews several films including 'Mother Mary' and 'Happy Birthday to Me'.

We open the show talking about the box office, Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic is a worldwide blockbuster, having made over $218 million dollars worldwide. Jeff talked about his longtime Michael Jackson fandom and where Michael exists for him in terms of legacy, Michael Directed by Antoine Fuqua Starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Nia Long The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Mother Mary Directed by David Lowery Starring Michaela Cole and Anne Hathaway Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer on the eve of her comeback performance. Classic Happy Birthday to Me Directed by J. Lee Thompson Starring Melissa Sue Anderson A preppie student fears for her sanity when the students responsible for her mother's death begin dropping like flies.

People in this episode

Host: Bob Zerull

Topics covered

• box office
• Michael Jackson biopic
• film reviews
• pop culture
• entertainment news

Keywords

• Michael Jackson
• biopic
• box office
• film reviews
• pop superstar
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Michael, Mother Mary, Happy Birthday to Me

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