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I'm not sure @SmoothGangstaIsn't it already officially titled "Michael"? I could be wrong.
I'm not sure @SmoothGangstaIsn't it already officially titled "Michael"? I could be wrong.
That’s so much better. Thank you.If I were to expand upon my admittedly basic first comment, I think he just picked it because it sounded cool and was something that was recognisable and that everyone associated with him.
I don't think there's some deep thought or meaning behind it.
Just name it Thriller and be done with it.Maybe the biopic should be named moonwalker too
Yes, unfortunately it is.Isn't it already officially titled "Michael"? I could be wrong.
I would prefer that to "Michael" honestlyMaybe the biopic should be named moonwalker too
Apologies for being snappy earlierThat’s so much better. Thank you.
Yes. Michael (Mihály, Mikhos, Miguel, Mikael, etc.) is also a very common name, so I don’t think it works as well as the name of the biopic compared to, say, “Whitney,” or “Elvis.” And they’ve already used it as the name of an album just a few years ago, dug gamit! I don’t know, it strikes me as kind of uninspired.I'm not the biggest fan of the biopic being called Michael, it seems a bit weak and underwhelming.
Perhaps that's the whole point , it makes MJ appear human rather than the larger than life character.
Still gives me John Travolta vibes though.
That makes me very glad to hear you say that. We all have bad days! I will seize this opportunity to apologize, too! I can see how you would interpret my first response as being rude, but that wasn’t my intention.Apologies for being snappy earlier
Thriller - The Michael Jackson story. Probably overdone though and a bit too obvious.Yes. Michael (Mihály, Mikhos, Miguel, Mikael, etc.) is also a very common name, so I don’t think it works as well as the name of the biopic compared to, say, “Whitney,” or “Elvis.” And they’ve already used it as the name of an album just a few years ago, dug gamit! I don’t know, it strikes me as kind of uninspired.
I wonder what Michael would have named it.
Smelly!Thriller - The Michael Jackson story. Probably overdone though and a bit too obvious.
The gloved one
Off The Wall
I'm just rambling on so excuse me
Man in the mirror on its own would be a great title, I agree.“Man in the Mirror” is a strong title that I think could work pretty well as the name of the biopic.
“Dreamer” is another one.
By the way, why do you think he went with a variation of the autobiography title for the film? (Moonwalk [verb or noun] as opposed to Moonwalker [noun].)
Yikes!Man in the mirror on its own would be a great title, I agree.
Unfortunately the title reminds me of the horrendous Flex Alexander film
Jaafar got some big shoes to fill to beat this classic
Dreamer is very nice, agreed.“Man in the Mirror” is a strong title that I think could work pretty well as the name of the biopic.
“Dreamer” is another one.
By the way, why do you think he went with a variation of the autobiography title for the film? (Moonwalk [verb or noun] as opposed to Moonwalker [noun].)
Name it after the move you're best known for. It makes perfect sense.I’ve been thinking about Michael’s autobiography. How come he named it Moonwalk? And why was the movie named Moonwalker?
It’s interesting! I mean, if I were to write an autobiography, I would make sure to get the title just perfect. But, then, what is ‘perfect,’ in regards to the title of one’s autobiography? It can hardly be about maximizing recognition or drawing the greatest possible amount of attention for the sake thereof. No, it rather needs to conceptualize what your whole being is about.Also the Mooonwalk vs Moonwalker is something I've found strange myself. Something to consider I guess.
You got me thinking about the meaning of the title now even though I was pretty adamant he just picked it because it was cool
That is certainly true when it comes to “lesser names” and smaller releases. But for Michael? I believe he was no less involved in titling his book than he was in titling his (Epic) albums.It's usually publishers who decide what a book's title is going to be, not the author or ghostwriter. In that case the publishing house thought it would be a good, commercial title.
Wasn’t the game named like so rather because it just happened to be based upon the movie?Michael Jackson apparently wanted to secure a copyright on the name that he gave to his Moonwalk signature dance move.
So, this seems to explain why he later decided to officially give the 'Moonwalk' title to his autobiography, the 'Moonwalker' title to his 1988 film, and the 'Michael Jackson's Moonwalker' title to his Sega video games.
Interesting read, thanks for the link.Name it after the move you're best known for. It makes perfect sense.
I'd like to know why the move is called moonwalk to begin with. It has nothing to do with the moon, or walking on it. And we should all know that man has not been on the moon. Thanks Bart Sibrel.
It turns out that Michael popularised a very old move. I prefer the Backslide name.Moonwalk (dance) - Wikipedia
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Here is an interview with Michael Jackson's biographer, the real writer behind Moonwalk. First time I read it.
What a tragic loss indeed.I am a little sad MJ never got to make a part 2 - Moonwalk was released very early in his career.
Imagine if a part 2 had come in 2007 - with MJ's view of the trial, fatherhood, his career up to 2007 etc.
Yes, he didn't leave me with a good impression either.Interesting read, thanks for the link.
Some of the things he says bothers me. It seems to mostly pertain to later-day Michael, after his time with him. Rascist and sexist remarks about your former employer is not a becoming look for an autobiographer.
At least he got to do a whole one. Prince didn't get to finish his...I am a little sad MJ never got to make a part 2 - Moonwalk was released very early in his career.
Imagine if a part 2 had come in 2007 - with MJ's view of the trial, fatherhood, his career up to 2007 etc.
I like the name "Michael". It's not high art but it's easily identifiable. So many people already answer Jackson (Or Jordan) when they hear the name Michael, so logically, it follows.Yes, unfortunately it is.
He was already the biggest star in the world. Already the most popular entertainer. He literally only diversified after that. It's nice that Dangerous was your first MJ record to hear though.Because that was a good promotion for it. He literally was famous for BJ and moonwalk in 80s. At that time he didn't become a legend yet. He was just an influencer and popular entertainer.
How do you know?t's nice that Dangerous was your first MJ record to hear though.