Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth continue their discussion to celebrate the first anniversary of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson, His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. In part two Elizabeth talks about the 21 lesson course that she developed to accompany ‘The Dangerous Philosophies’, what it means to have ‘The Dangerous Philosophies’ in the BL…

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Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss ‘The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife’ and its first anniversary. In part one Elizabeth discusses the history of the book and her secrets of combining creativity and research. An extended version of this episode is accessible by becoming a Patron at http://patreon.com/mjdlo.

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Abstract: In this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking use of clothing and costume, creating his own unique brand of fashion. We also explore Jackson’s unique sense of style and the hidden meanings behind his use of cosmetics to create highly memorable characters, which remain iconic to this day. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu.

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Abstract: In Part 2: 8 Years – 8 Short Films, Karin and Elizabeth discuss The Way You Make Me Feel and Speed Demon. Also Happy Birthday to our Journal (3 years) and to Elizabeth (30 years). REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years, 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/07/17.

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Abstract: This year on June 25, we remember Michael Jackson. It is already 8 years ago that he passed away. In this episode, and the next three, Karin and Elizabeth discuss 8 short films of Michael Jackson. In this episode they talk about Can You Feel It and Beat It short films. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 26 – Part 1: 8 Years – 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s…

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Abstract: Invincible and the order of the songs. Karin and Elizabeth, discuss the last studio album of Michael Jackson, Invincible. The main question is: Is there a specific order in the way Michael Jackson assembled the songs on his album Invincible, and to what extend do they have a relation to the various colours used on the cd covers and/or the portrait? REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin…

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Abstract: In this brand new episode, Karin and Elizabeth, analyse Michael Jackson’s short film Who is It. The main question is: To what extent can ‘Who is It’ give us insight into Gender, Race & Sexuality other than the betrayal of a man by a woman? REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 24 – Analysing Who is It according to the underlying message about Gender, Race &

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Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth, discuss Michael Jackson as an actor. The focus on his life, performance, film and how he was able, and what he used to play his audience. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 23 – Michael Jackson as an Actor” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 3, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 7/03/17. http…

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Abstract: In this episode, Karin, Elizabeth, and guest Ivana Recmanova discuss topics and articles of international Michael Jackson research. They talk about research from the Biblical, Philosophical, Gender and posthumous perspectives. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 22 – Michael Jackson in International Research” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic…

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Abstract: What has the Journal accomplished in 2016? And that all-important question, where is it going next? In the words of the King of Pop himself, ‘every day create your history, every path you take you’re leaving your legacy’. In this episode we talk about the past, the present and the future of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin…

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