Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin? Criticize the Michael Jackson Biopic.<em> </em>
The Culture Gabfest discusses the new Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua. The film, featuring Jaafar Jackson, focuses on Jackson's musical legacy while downplaying the controversies surrounding his life. The panel also explores the new series Half Man and debates the meaning of being cultured as presented in T Magazine's special issue.
- ▪The biopic Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson.
- ▪The film emphasizes Jackson's musical achievements but is criticized for not addressing his controversial legacy.
- ▪The panel also reviews the limited series Half Man, which examines toxic male relationships.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT |
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Culture Gabfest April 29, 20263:30 AM Michael Jackson Moonwalks the Box Office Edition On this week’s show, the cultural juggernaut Michael, the new limited series Half Man, and T Magazine’s special issue: How to Be Cultured. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support.
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