(From syracusenewtimes.com)
First-class entertainment these days indeed goes on past the graveyard.
And so I weave the images of Michael Jackson’s hologram dancing, Elmore Leonard’s novel scripting and Paul Walker’s canned footage being added upon in this week’s installment of my movie news interpretations for my Syracuse New Times blog.
If you’d like to read my post on syracusenewtimes.com, click the link below. There you will find other links to sites that make me draw these sort of connections.
http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/michael-jackson/
Did you buy the newly released album of previously undiscovered Michael Jackson music? Are you a fan of Elmore Leonard crime novels and the movies that have been made from them? Will you be lining up to buy tickets to see ‘Fast and Furious 7’ when it’s released — with shots of Paul Walker’s two brothers used as stand-ins for certain polishing scenes?
Mark Bialczak 
Missed the MJ hologram, but I love his music and dance moves. Elmore Leonard is one of my favorite mystery writers – “Jackie Brown” (which I believe was originally titled “Rum Punch”) is delightful. Both the book and the movie. My Dad turned me on to Leonard. 😉
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There’s a video of MJ hologram over on the link click for my SNT blog, Judy.
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Thanks for the link to the MJ hologram. Naw, I didn’t think it was creepy. They’ve been using dead celebrities to hawk products (Gene Kelly “Singing in the Rain” and MJ) for some time now. So why not use him to perform? This just proves you can’t get enough of MJ. 😉
I misspoke. “Get Shorty” is actually my favorite Elmore Leonard novel. The plot for “Life of Crime” sounds a lot like “Ruthless People.” Great write up, Mark.
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I truly loved “Get Shorty,” too, Judy. So much good Dutch from which to choose.
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Good article, Mark. 🙂 You tied those topics together nicely. Although I thought the hologram performance was somewhat ‘cool’, I ended up getting too creeped out to watch the whole performance. I had to look away! It was also sad to watch. 🙂
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It was sad, overall. The man was, after all is said and done, a musical genius. Thanks for your kind words about my lacing-together skills, Mrs. B.
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I can barely wait for the FF7. It is our favorite car movie and we have watched all parts several times by now :))
I’m so sad that Paul Walker will not take part in this movie, actually the movie is not going to be the same without him! Miss him so much….
On the other hand, to cheer up you guys, here is an article I found before landing here:
http://www.nocarnofun.com/fast-and-furious-6-epic-cars-part-1/
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I can barely wait for the FF7. It is our favorite car movie and we have watched all parts several times by now :))
I’m so sad that Paul Walker will not take part in this movie, actually the movie is not going to be the same without him! Miss him so much….
On the other hand, to cheer up you guys, here is an article I found before landing here:
http://www.nocarnofun.com/fast-and-furious-6-epic-cars-part-1/
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Thank you for pitching in here, Dragi.
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Another nice write up on the other site Mark. My first vinyl was Thriller. I adored him. In time his story became so obviously painful and sad. I think he was a casualty of childhood trauma. Won’t be buying his album. He peaked with Thriller in my opinion.
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Thriller changed pop music, Sandra.
When ‘Billie Jean’ comes on, my legs start moving on their own, no matter where I am.
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Not an MJ fan, but if I was, I’d imagine I’d like the new release. I am a Paul fan but not an F&F fan, so there ya go. You did a sweet job with your write-up, though, and I AM a fan of yours! 😀
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Thank you, Rachel. You should check out Elmore Leonard novels, if you haven’t already. Consider it research for your style, because a master should be carefully considered … And did I say thank you?!
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I’ve not heard of Elmore Leonard, but I will definitely check it out. Thank you, my friend. 😀
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If I answer no to all of these, are you going to disown me?????
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Of course my answer is no to that, Colleen. So, we have a bunch of no’s. No harm, no foul.
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😀 Good man Mark. 🙂
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The Boyfran and I are convinced that Michael Jackson isn’t really dead. This is his comeback, he’s just been in therapy like Amanda Bynes.
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That is a theory, Aussa, that may gain steam as we go along and more people read your comment.
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my vote is creepy on the holograms and prob won’t be buying the music. as for elmore…love his writing, his movies and i’ll see this. and an interesting piece together of the fast and furious film, all they can do now, rather than lose it all.
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I have great hopes for the movie from Elmore, and yes, the had to save Paul Walker’s work. Creepy on MJ for you, huh, Beth? Too sad or just too creepy?
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yeh, creepy to me. i love old pics, old clips, film, etc., just not into the holograms of the dead thing –
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Got it, get it, Beth.
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OK. I read your article and watched the MJ bit.
Creepy?
Maybe.
I really need to think on this.
Good point about Nat King Cole and Natalie.
That was so well done.
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That was so well done, the Nat and Natalie.
Thanks, Lance.
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My grandmother died twenty years ago. If a movie came on with someone who she knew died, she wouldn’t watch. She felt it was eerie or something.
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Not really interested, actually. I am, however, interested in reading your thoughts today, Mark.
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Does time play a part do you think? Watching a film or TV show from a long time ago when I know all the main cast have already died doesn’t upset/bother me as much as seeing someone so recently deceased ‘bought back to life’. Also MJ died before his time – and the hologram thing almost makes it seem as though it doesn’t matter that he has actually gone.
That’s my take on it anyway.
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That is a very thoughtful take, Rachel. I think the answer to all of your questions is yes. The more recent, the harder it is to see the departed back alive. The fact that Michael and Paul Walker both died young upsets people even more. Thanks, my friend.
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The trailer for the movie looks great. I first heard about the MJ hologram when I was waiting for my employee health meeting for my return to work on Monday. One of the nurses there used the word “creepy”, several times, about “the Michael Jackson concert where he was a hologram!” When I expressed curiosity she showed me a clip on her computer.
I just showed the MJ hologram performance to my Michael. He saw the headline “Creepy or Cool?” and said, “Wasn’t that the same debate when he was alive?”
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Unfortunately, for the latter portion of Mr. Jackson’s life, at times that was the debate, Ann, as your Michael pointed out. But I don’t find the hologram, in light of discovered new music, creepy.
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“Same debate when he was alive?”
Oh my! Now that’s funny!
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I’m definitely going to see the movie, I love all the actors.
Michael Jackson? I’m glad I’m following you, I heard the controversy over that whole thing but missed seeing the show.
Technology can be frightening at times and maybe that is one of the things that the world is reacting to as well. I wouldn’t call it creepy, just different.
Great post.
T
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Thanks, Teela. We have to get used to people passed showing up as if they haven’t. Nat King with Natalie … the list will only get longer as technology advances more and more.
And, yes, bring on the new movie from the mind of Dutch Leonard!
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The movie looks great. Lots of good stars, character actors combining their efforts into a dark caper. Leonard is fantastic, and I hope the movie does his writing justice.
As for Jackson… creepy.
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We will forever be served up future visions of MJ past, I think.
I am huge Elmore Leonard fan, so, yes, the dark caper has my attention, Chris.
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