Michael Jackson To Be Honored at New York City's Lincoln C.

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MJ to be honored at New York City's Lincoln Center (Michael Will NOT be present)

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...




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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/MJNO/TSCM