On January 18th, New York author and film critic Armond White will be presenting and discussing the musical works of Michael Jackson and what impact Michael Jackson has had on the media and entertainment world as it exists today. The 90 minute presentation is called "Pop Video Artists and Hollywood Influence" and is part of the "Dance on Camera Festival 2008" event.
The new blog, "The Wow Jones Report," has published an exclusive interview with Armond White and why he has decided to showcase Michael's work in a special presentation like this...
Tickets can still be ordered at:
https://tickets.filmlinc.com/php/calendar.php?event=9911
The ticket prices are $11.00 for adults and seniors, and $7.00 for students and others.
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Armond White: The Wow Jones Report
January 14, 2008
Transcribed / Interviewed By: http://wowjonesreport.blogspot.com/
TWJR = The Wow Jones Report
White = Armond White
TWJR: Why is Michael Jackson’s music video work the focus of your presentation?
White: Because he’s the single most important show-biz performer of the past quarter century.
TWJR: Do you think that people still care about Michael Jackson and his work? If so, who?
White: Sure. Absolutely, from those who are obsessed with Michael Jackson’s notoriety to those who still feel the joy and beauty of his art.
TWJR: What makes you think that Michael Jackson still matters?
White: The evidence is everywhere from the constant reference to his music by other musicians and filmmakers and in all media. Michael Jackson may have dubbed himself the King Of Pop; but the fact is Howard Stern stole his real title, because Michael Jackson is the King Of All Media.
TWJR: Where’d the idea for a music video presentation on Michael Jackson come from?
White: Joanna Ney, who runs the Dance On Camera Program at Lincoln Center; requested the show in response to the number of Michael Jackson videos I have shown in past music video presentations at Lincoln Center.
TWJR: Why the attempt to link to past Hollywood Influences? Isn’t it obvious?
White: No it’s not obvious to most people. It’s fascinating to see the source of so many of Michael Jackson’s movements and visions.
TWJR: Is it fair to compare and contrast Michael Jackson’s dancing in his music videos to those of old Hollywood Dance Icons like say…Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and/or Bob Fosse?
White: Of course it’s fair, we do it all the time. We always respond to new artists in terms of artists we’re already familiar with. And it’s clear that Michael Jackson was inspired by artists who came before him.
TWJR: In light of the current option and ability to say…watch clips on DVD or on an IPOD, why is this Michael Jackson music video presentation necessary?
White: They won’t get these insights or this program of videos any other way. Besides, I’ve always relished (and been thankful for) the opportunity to show this kind of work in this manner: LIVE and on the BIG movie screen—it’s unique and rare.
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Source: MJJR.net / Wow Jones Report / FSLC
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Update, now with a 20 minute video of the opening (including the full Jam music video). Too bad more people weren't aware of the event... Maybe next year.
http://wowjonesreport.blogspot.com/2008/01...ate-of-art.html
Michael Jackson The Subject Of A State-Of-The-Art Music Video Presentation At Lincoln Center
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 by Wow Jones
Finally! Michael Jackson gets his due regard. This past Friday on January 18, 2008, Film Critic Armond White made Pop Star Michael Jackson (and sister Janet Jackson) the focal point of an astonishing music video presentation at Lincoln Center.
Patrons of Lincoln Center's 2008 Dance On Camera Festival were treated to an eye-popping presentation on Friday night. Esteemed Film Critic ARMOND WHITE made his Jackson Pop: Video Artists and Hollywood Influence music video presentation. Those lucky enough to see it witnessed the smashing of the prevailing, conventional view of Michael Jackson.
Through the judicious use of classic movie clips and music videos, White led an appreciative audience through an entertaining and insightful look at a rarely studied or discussed aspect of Michael Jackson's work. White notes, "Michael Jackson's 1982 album Thriller is well known as a hugely popular album, a sign of his immense popularity and impact. But that renown isn't just for his music and singing. It's also for his dancing. This program is a good opportunity to examine THAT aspect of his art."
In the program, White linked Michael (and sister Janet) Jackson's era-defining movements to Broadway and Hollywood choreographers Jerome Robbins, Michael Kidd, and Bob Fosse, cultural hero Cab Calloway and Hollywood Icons Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. While doing this, White also helped illustrate how Michael Jackson preserves the dance tradition and, through his distinct talent and personality, transforms it.
Throughout the evening, one heard rounds of applause, yelps of laughter, and a continuous, whispered hush of astonishment - - the sounds of an attentive audience. The manner in which this work was presented was most noteworthy. Not only did spectators see the towering figure of Michael Jackson with his whirling, elegant and rapid dance moves, they also looked up at Janet Jackson getting down in her acrobatic and precise manner in a way usually reserved for silver screen stars of the past - - larger than life and bigger than you. This deluxe, cinematic way of seeing these works added to the kinetic and visceral pleasure that these music videos afford.
Joanna Ney, Curator of The Dance On Camera Festival, observed, "Armond White is the kind of writer who makes one reassess one's opinions. Not that he wants us to change them, but perhaps to think a little differently, and he has often been an eye-opening influence on me and made me much more aware and interested in the possibility of music video as an art form."
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(VIDEO) Film Critic ARMOND WHITE's Opening Remarks on Michael Jackson's "JAM". "JACKSON POP: Video Artists And Hollywood Influence" Presentation
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Film Critic ARMOND WHITE's Opening Remarks during his JACKSON POP: Video Artists and Hollywood Influence presentation at Lincoln Center during the 2008 Dance On Camera Festival on Friday, January 18, 2008.
This clip features ARMOND WHITE talking about Michael Jackson's "Jam" music video. After the clip, he goes on and proceeds to talk about the movie West Side Story. Clip is about 20 minutes long.
Listen to the audience response during the coda (featuring Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan) of the Michael Jackson music video "Jam."
http://wowjonesreport.blogspot.com/2008/01...te-opening.html
The new blog, "The Wow Jones Report," has published an exclusive interview with Armond White and why he has decided to showcase Michael's work in a special presentation like this...
Tickets can still be ordered at:
https://tickets.filmlinc.com/php/calendar.php?event=9911
The ticket prices are $11.00 for adults and seniors, and $7.00 for students and others.
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Armond White: The Wow Jones Report
January 14, 2008
Transcribed / Interviewed By: http://wowjonesreport.blogspot.com/
TWJR = The Wow Jones Report
White = Armond White
TWJR: Why is Michael Jackson’s music video work the focus of your presentation?
White: Because he’s the single most important show-biz performer of the past quarter century.
TWJR: Do you think that people still care about Michael Jackson and his work? If so, who?
White: Sure. Absolutely, from those who are obsessed with Michael Jackson’s notoriety to those who still feel the joy and beauty of his art.
TWJR: What makes you think that Michael Jackson still matters?
White: The evidence is everywhere from the constant reference to his music by other musicians and filmmakers and in all media. Michael Jackson may have dubbed himself the King Of Pop; but the fact is Howard Stern stole his real title, because Michael Jackson is the King Of All Media.
TWJR: Where’d the idea for a music video presentation on Michael Jackson come from?
White: Joanna Ney, who runs the Dance On Camera Program at Lincoln Center; requested the show in response to the number of Michael Jackson videos I have shown in past music video presentations at Lincoln Center.
TWJR: Why the attempt to link to past Hollywood Influences? Isn’t it obvious?
White: No it’s not obvious to most people. It’s fascinating to see the source of so many of Michael Jackson’s movements and visions.
TWJR: Is it fair to compare and contrast Michael Jackson’s dancing in his music videos to those of old Hollywood Dance Icons like say…Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and/or Bob Fosse?
White: Of course it’s fair, we do it all the time. We always respond to new artists in terms of artists we’re already familiar with. And it’s clear that Michael Jackson was inspired by artists who came before him.
TWJR: In light of the current option and ability to say…watch clips on DVD or on an IPOD, why is this Michael Jackson music video presentation necessary?
White: They won’t get these insights or this program of videos any other way. Besides, I’ve always relished (and been thankful for) the opportunity to show this kind of work in this manner: LIVE and on the BIG movie screen—it’s unique and rare.
---
Source: MJJR.net / Wow Jones Report / FSLC
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Update, now with a 20 minute video of the opening (including the full Jam music video). Too bad more people weren't aware of the event... Maybe next year.
http://wowjonesreport.blogspot.com/2008/01...ate-of-art.html
Michael Jackson The Subject Of A State-Of-The-Art Music Video Presentation At Lincoln Center
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 by Wow Jones
Finally! Michael Jackson gets his due regard. This past Friday on January 18, 2008, Film Critic Armond White made Pop Star Michael Jackson (and sister Janet Jackson) the focal point of an astonishing music video presentation at Lincoln Center.
Patrons of Lincoln Center's 2008 Dance On Camera Festival were treated to an eye-popping presentation on Friday night. Esteemed Film Critic ARMOND WHITE made his Jackson Pop: Video Artists and Hollywood Influence music video presentation. Those lucky enough to see it witnessed the smashing of the prevailing, conventional view of Michael Jackson.
Through the judicious use of classic movie clips and music videos, White led an appreciative audience through an entertaining and insightful look at a rarely studied or discussed aspect of Michael Jackson's work. White notes, "Michael Jackson's 1982 album Thriller is well known as a hugely popular album, a sign of his immense popularity and impact. But that renown isn't just for his music and singing. It's also for his dancing. This program is a good opportunity to examine THAT aspect of his art."
In the program, White linked Michael (and sister Janet) Jackson's era-defining movements to Broadway and Hollywood choreographers Jerome Robbins, Michael Kidd, and Bob Fosse, cultural hero Cab Calloway and Hollywood Icons Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. While doing this, White also helped illustrate how Michael Jackson preserves the dance tradition and, through his distinct talent and personality, transforms it.
Throughout the evening, one heard rounds of applause, yelps of laughter, and a continuous, whispered hush of astonishment - - the sounds of an attentive audience. The manner in which this work was presented was most noteworthy. Not only did spectators see the towering figure of Michael Jackson with his whirling, elegant and rapid dance moves, they also looked up at Janet Jackson getting down in her acrobatic and precise manner in a way usually reserved for silver screen stars of the past - - larger than life and bigger than you. This deluxe, cinematic way of seeing these works added to the kinetic and visceral pleasure that these music videos afford.
Joanna Ney, Curator of The Dance On Camera Festival, observed, "Armond White is the kind of writer who makes one reassess one's opinions. Not that he wants us to change them, but perhaps to think a little differently, and he has often been an eye-opening influence on me and made me much more aware and interested in the possibility of music video as an art form."
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(VIDEO) Film Critic ARMOND WHITE's Opening Remarks on Michael Jackson's "JAM". "JACKSON POP: Video Artists And Hollywood Influence" Presentation
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Film Critic ARMOND WHITE's Opening Remarks during his JACKSON POP: Video Artists and Hollywood Influence presentation at Lincoln Center during the 2008 Dance On Camera Festival on Friday, January 18, 2008.
This clip features ARMOND WHITE talking about Michael Jackson's "Jam" music video. After the clip, he goes on and proceeds to talk about the movie West Side Story. Clip is about 20 minutes long.
Listen to the audience response during the coda (featuring Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan) of the Michael Jackson music video "Jam."
http://wowjonesreport.blogspot.com/2008/01...te-opening.html
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