Episode 57: Why Audiences Love the Michael Jackson Biopic (But Critics Don’t)

Why are audiences connecting with the Michael biopic in ways critics aren’t? In this episode of Culture Alchemy, I explore the gap between critical expectations and audience experience — and why this film may work differently depending on what you think a music biopic is supposed to do. Have you seen Michael yet? Did the film need to include more — or did focusing on the rise feel like the right choice? Let me know what you think in the comments. 👇🏽