Spike Lee-Doku über das Bad-Album

Hier gibts die ganze Doku..(wie bei VOX, auf deutsch..)
http://www.yinyuetai.com/video/534025

Review: Michael Jackson triumphs in 'Bad 25'

Michael Jackson`s Triumph in Bad 25
http://www.latimes.com/enterta…y-20121026,0,492252.story
Spike Lee in-depth look at Jackson's 1987 album, 'Bad,' moves like a great pop song, with performance clips, 'who knew?' anecdotes and A-list testimonials.

Michael Jackson and Vincent Paterson on the set of "Smooth Criminal" in a scene from "Bad 25." (Sam Emerson, ABC / October 25, 2012)

October 25, 2012, 4:06 p.m.
An unexpected narrative has solidified around Michael Jackson's legacy since the pop superstar died in 2009: that as much as he was a creative genius — an artist capable of pulling inspiration from the cosmos, as Jackson himself describes it in Spike Lee's new documentary "Bad 25" — his success came largely as the result of hard work.
Eine unerwartete Erzählung hat sich um Michael Jacksons Vermächtnis verfestigt seitdem der Pop-Superstar im Jahr 2009 starb: dass so viel wie er ein kreativess Genie war- ein Künstler in der Lage war die Inspiration aus dem Kosmos zu ziehen, wie Jackson selbst es beschreibt in neuen Spike Lees "Bad 25 "Dokumentarfilm- so sehr war sein Erfolg weitgehend ein Ergebnis harter Arbeit.

The master is being remade as a trouper.

We saw the beginnings of this in "This is it," the 2009 documentary-cum-concert film assembled by Kenny Ortega from footage recorded during rehearsals for Jackson's ill-fated run of shows at the O2 Arena in London.
Wir sahen die Anfänge in "This is it", der 2009 Dokumentar-Konzert-Film von Kenny Ortega aus dem Footage während der Proben für Jacksons ausgefallene Shows in der O2 Arena in London verwendet wurde.

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And now the story advances in "Bad 25," which takes an in-depth look at the making of Jackson's 1987 follow-up to the world-dominating "Thriller." (It's part of a 25th-anniversary onslaught that also includes a deluxe reissue of the album.)

"This documentary celebrates the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and the achievements of his album 'Bad,'" reads a title card at the end of the movie, and the word "achievements" seems instructive: Lee revels in the long hours and musicianly expertise required to produce hits such as "Smooth Criminal" and "Man in the mirror."
"Dieser Dokumentarfilm feiert den King of Pop, Michael Jackson, und die Leistungen von seinem Album" Bad "," sagt der Abspann am Ende des Films, und das Wort "Errungenschaften" scheint lehrreich: Lee schwelgt in den langen Stunden und musikalischen Know-how das erforderlich ist, um Hits wie "Smooth Criminal" und "Man in the mirror" zu produzieren.

The album's commercial triumph, in his account, simply rewarded a job well done.
Der kommerzielle Triumph des Album auf seinem Konto hat einfach einen gut gemachten Job belohnt.

"Celebrates" is another telling word. Packed with flattering performance clips and fawning testimonials from A-list admirers, Lee's two-hour film is no less worshipful than "This is it."

The director nods to the extra-musical pursuits that threatened to destabilize Jackson's career during the extended layover between "Thriller" and "Bad." He's especially insightful on the singer's controversial acquisition in 1985 of the Beatles' songbook, which cultural critic Nelson George says unsettled people — white people, one infers — who view those songs as "sacred."
Der Direktor notiert die außermusikalischen Beschäftigungen, die Jacksons Karriere während der verlängerten Zwischenstoppzeit zwischen "Thriller" und "Bad"zu destabilisieren drohte . Es ist besonders aufschlussreich bzgl. der umstrittene Übernahme im Jahr 1985 von dem Beatles Songbook, das wie Kulturkritiker Nelson George sagt die Menschen beunruhigte- weiße Menschen, entnimmt man -sehen diese Songs als heilig.

But those were distractions, Lee decides.

What elevates "Bad 25" over sizzle-reel utility Lee's his distinctive personal touch. Partly, that means Lee's ability to get celebrities in front of a camera, as he did here with Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey and Kanye West, who thanks Jackson for introducing him in "Dirty Diana" to a predatory-groupie type he's since come to know well.

In one memorable sequence, the director dissects the "Bad" video with its director, Martin Scorsese — a kind of "Behind 'Behind the Music'" moment that reflects the obsession with minutiae that animates all of Lee's work.

And with Jackson, there's never any shortage of fascinating insider anecdotes. Who knew, for example, that playwright August Wilson had been asked to write a script for the video for "The way you make me feel"? (Wilson said no.)

All those details suggest that a nearly Jacksonian level of effort went into this meticulously researched movie, which following a theatrical run in L.A. is due to air on ABC on Thanksgiving. But not unlike the singer and his producer Quincy Jones, Lee stitches them together with speed and precision.

All diese Details lassen vermuten, dass ein nahezu Jacksonianisches Niveau an Aufwand in diesem akribisch recherchierten Film betrieben wurde, der nach einer Theatervorstellungslauf in LA auf ABC an Thanksgiving ausgestrahlt wird. Aber nicht unähnlich dem Sänger und seinem Produzenten Quincy Jones, heftet Lee es zusammen mit Geschwindigkeit und Präzision.

On-screen, "Bad 25" moves in the style of a great pop song.
Auf dem Bildschirm bewegt sich"Bad 25" im Stil eines großen Popsongs

'im so blue'

(mein lieblingssong)

viel freude...

So wie es ausschaut , kommt die doku im februar 2013 zu uns ....

Saturday, September 01st, 2012 – Max Linder, Paris. Spike Lee attends private screening of BAD 25, the new documentary about the iconic BAD album .

Spike Lee was in Paris to meet journalists for a series of interviews. Later in the afternoon he attended the private screening of his new film BAD 25 at the Max Linder Panorama theatre. Close to 560 people also came to watch the film and celebrate Michael Jackson’s legacy.

At the end of the screening, MJ data bank / MJJNews presented Spike Lee with a special filmmaker award as a tribute to his work with Michael Jackson (They Don’t Care About Us short films) and The Estate of Michael Jackson (BAD 25).

As he received the award, Spike said: « Michael Jackson left us in his physical form. But his spirit is with us, it is with us everyday. His spirit lives with his music and his music will be here until the end the time. So, going foward, what we want to do is : let’s concentrate on Michael’s music and the art that he left for us. That’s what really matters ».

The BAD 25 documentary debuted in Venice (Aug 31), Paris (Sept 01) and London (Sept 02). It will be released on DVD and BluRay in February 2013 with bonus content.

http://mjdatabank.com/mjjnews/…s-for-bad-25-premiere-en/

Es gibt jetzt auch die Bestätigung, dass die Doku in der UK am Samstag 1. Dezember um 20.15 Uhr auf BBC 2 läuft und anders als in den USA, auch ungekürzt.

BBC2, December 1st, 9:45pm to 12am

That's 2 hr and 15 minutes!!

http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/s5...jackson-bad-25

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In Canada wird sie wie in den USA an Thanksgiving, 22.11.12 ausgestrahlt.

Intressantes IV mit Spike Lee in Canada

Gestern lief die Doku in den USA, allerdings deutlich gekürzt. Hier wieder ein schöner Artikel

http://www.policymic.com/artic…n-iconic-artist-and-album

Spike Lee Documentary on Michael Jackson: Bad 25 Gives a Fresh Look at an Iconic Artist and Album
It’s difficult to talk about Michael Jackson’s achievements without sounding banal. He’s a legend. An icon. A god to millions. These are undeniable facts, but perhaps more essential to a portrait of this musical paragon is his character, his struggles, and his identity. Spike Lee’s new documentary Bad 25 celebrates these aspects of Jackson's work with telling interviews and never-before-seen footage of the production of Bad — Jackson's seventh album and follow-up to Thriller, the best selling album of all time. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of an astoundingly ambitious artistic vision and the creative drive that made it possible.

What is great about this film is its commitment to showing Jackson in the context of his personal relationships with, and his influence on, his friends and fellow musicians. By interviewing a variety of people who worked with Jackson during the ‘Bad Era’ as well as contemporary music luminaries, Lee shows a new perspective on the influence this album had on musicians and the way Jackson inspired those who worked with him to think outside the box —Jackson's forte. While there are many interviews with celebrities like Martin Scorcese, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and Chris Brown, it’s the lesser-known figures who worked personally with Michael on Bad that really color in Spike’s portrayal of this crucial era in Jackson's career.

The documentary is replete with new footage that showcases Jackson's talent and virtuosity in dance, singing and songwriting — the footage of him proves this as well — and goes further to show how involved Jackson was in the minutiae of his work. He was a perfectionist of the highest order, and he thought out every detail to ensure his vision remained true. I particularly like when they discuss a note Jackson made to himself to get the shoes he wanted for a video in advance, so he could break them in. This attention to detail — not just a complement to but also a function of innate talent — is a hallmark of the level of genius Jackson's work demonstrates. It’s often easy to forget just how hard great minds still need to work to create great art.

Der Dokumentarfilm ist vollgestopft mit neuen Aufnahmen, die Jacksons Talent und Virtuosität in Tanz, Gesang und Songwriting zeigen - die Aufnahmen von ihm beweist dies auch - und geht weiter zu zeigen, wie beteiligt Jackson in den Details seiner Arbeit war. Er war ein Perfektionist der höchsten Ordnung, und er dachte an jedes Detail, um sicherzustellen, dass seine Vision wahr wird. Mir gefällt vor allem, wenn sie eine Notiz zeigen, die Jackson sich selbst gemacht hat, um die Schuhe, die er für ein Video wollte im voraus zu bekommen, damit er sie eingehen konnte. Diese Liebe zum Detail zu diskutieren - ist nicht nur eine Ergänzung zu, sondern auch eine Funktion des angeborenen Talents - sie ist ein Markenzeichen der Ebene des Genies, die Jackson`s Arbeit zeigt. Es ist oft einfach zu vergessen, wie hart die großen Geister noch arbeiten müssen, um große Kunst zu schaffen.

This film focuses mainly on the production and influence of Bad and its music videos — a very impressive examination — but ends on a sobering note when it addresses his passing with a montage of reactions by those close to Jackson. The sadness his untimely death evokes in his friends and peers reminds one of the humanity in even the god-like figures, like Jackson. It’s a beautiful yet harrowing way to end a thoughtful exploration of the musical processes of, perhaps, the most iconic and entertainer of all time.