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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 15 MIN

Michael: Hits Without Heart? | Filmmaker Perspective

from The Cory Baker Show · host Cory Baker

The King of Pop Michael Jackson finally gets the music biopic treatment, and it has everyone feeling something.While critics and fans might be divided, I share a filmmaker's perspective on why the movie is what it is. There are good things with Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, and an incredible soundtrack of Michael's biggest hits, but just as many negative things that drag this movie down and make the prospect for a sequel a tough sell. From the Jackson 5 to Thriller, this movie plays the hits, but is that enough to make the movie deserving of MJ.Intro - 0:00What is the point of a Biopic 0:27Michael fact v. fiction 3:32The good within 7:42Why not just watch MJ on YT 10:30Leaderboard 13:44I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

The King of Pop Michael Jackson finally gets the music biopic treatment, and it has everyone feeling something.While critics and fans might be divided, I share a filmmaker's perspective on why the movie is what it is. There are good things with Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, and an incredible soundtrack of Michael's biggest hits, but just as many negative things that drag this movie down and make the prospect for a sequel a tough sell. From the Jackson 5 to Thriller, this movie plays the hits, but is that enough to make the movie deserving of MJ.Intro - 0:00What is the point of a Biopic 0:27Michael fact v. fiction 3:32The good within 7:42Why not just watch MJ on YT 10:30Leaderboard 13:44I'm Cory and I'm a Writer, Director, and On Set Sound Mixer in Los Angeles, CA with more than a decade of experience helping bring movies and television to life. I review movies with the perspective of someone who works in the entertainment industry and hope to inspire people who would like to get into the business.CoryBakerFilmmaker.comfacebook - CoryBakerFilminstagram - LegendCB5the other one - LegendCB5tik tok -LegendCB5

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