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Michael Jackson: 1958-2009

It was reported yesterday that the Michael Jackson, the king of popular music is dead. This is no doubt a shocking realization. Not only did Mike give us great music, he always put on a great show. I personally have spent countless hours in front of the mirror trying to mimic the moonwalk he mastered, and I know I’m not alone. I know this isn’t film related but he defined a generation with his music and dancing. Honestly, when’s the last time you had a Halloween without hearing Thriller play? There’s not much I can say that hasn’t already been said, but I want to at least pay my respects. I’m sure he’s up there with the other late-greats explaining his choreography secrets. We’ll miss you Michael.

– Xavier Harding

Best Commencement Speech Ever

Live-Blogging Reviews

Starting next week, we're going to begin a new feature in which reviews are written in "real time" -- or live-blogging reviews.  Essentially, I will be commenting on a given film while I watch it, and then post those comments in thirty-minute increments.  Since this is a fairly new development in online film reviewing, I may be experimenting with the form before settling on a precise method. 

If you have any comments or suggestions, they are welcome.  I am also taking "requests" for films you'd like to see reviewed, so fire away!

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