Remember the time - Klein Oak High School

Issue II, Nov. 2009
Entertainment
Remember the time
By Taelor Pawnell
Entertainment Editor
Full of number one hits, eye-catching
displays, and unforgettable dance moves,
fans poured into movie theaters all across
the world. Many went to watch an artist
perform months prior to his last days. “This
Is It,” features Michael Jackson planning
and rehearsing for his upcoming tour in
London days before
his
unexpected
cardiac arrest.
Making more
than 101 million
dollars in the first
five days, this movie
proved to be more
than just an ordinary
concert film. This
was a chance for
fans to connect and
see Jackson in a way
that they have never
seen him before.
“This
Is
It” begins with
short snippets of
commentary from all those involved
in the making of the concert. From the
dancers to the band members, all came to
the consensus that working behind “The
King of Pop” was a once in a life time
opportunity.
As the movie progresses, the viewer
sees the director Kenny Ortega, who has
worked with films such as “High School
Musical” and the “Miley Cyrus/ Hannah
Montana” concert film, suggesting things
for the look and sound of the concert.
Although Jackson was humble of his
success and achievements he knew all of
his records and would accept nothing but
perfection from his team.
The concert was to feature a 3D
remake of the video ‘Thriller’ and a
black and white 3D version of ‘Smooth
Criminal’. He wanted his concert to be a
form of escape for his fans, that included
pyrotechnics and large LCD screens. “This
Is It” portrays a down- to – earth, childish
side of Jackson. As the movie progresses
he is always found smiling or making
jokes.
Although
this movie was
only planned to
be in theaters for
two weeks prior
to its release on
DVD, Sony has
announced that it
will extend “This
Is It” throughout
Thanksgiving
weekend.
This
movie is worth
seeing,
with
evaluation
latimes.com
sites
such
as
Rottentomatoes.
com giving the movie an 80 percent rating,
and it being number one on the movie
charts right now.
“This Is It” shows Michael Jackson
in a new light, and gives fans a chance to
learn a little more about his personality
that many didn’t get to see due to the
media. With different stories on his death,
past calamities, and his life in general,
fans didn’t necessarily get a clear view
of who Jackson really was. This movie
establishes exactly what Jackson should
be remembered as – a gentle and humble
entertainer, who wanted nothing more than
peace for the world.
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‘Tis the season to shop
What to look for when purchasing on Black Friday
three-day weekend.
“I think Black Friday will still be a hit,
Reporter & Entertainment Editor
but I think sales might be lower this year,
Doors open at 5 a.m., millions of people due to the economy,” freshman Benjamin
rush into stores all across America, for one Owens.
Retail research firm, Shopper Track
thing, the exclusive day after Thanksgiving
sale also known as Black Friday. Black Corporation, found that in 2008 Black
Friday marks the beginning of the Friday sales reached $10.3 billion in the
traditional Christmas shopping season. It single 24-hour period. Annual Black
is the first day of the three day weekend Friday shoppers usually plan ahead
of sales that marks the start of the most by looking at sales ads and deciding
what to buy before the day arrives.
critical four weeks of the retail year.
“Planning ahead totally helps.
For retailers, Black Friday
My mom and I plan ahead
presents a time where they
every year, so we can get
lose their red clearance
in and out with what we
items and gain the
need quickly,” junior
new
“black”
Ashley Davis said.
merchandise
Another tip is to
which
refers
make a “most
to the stocks
wanted
list”,
or profits of
which rates stores
the store. This
based on the
period can make
things
needed
the
difference
and then planning
between having
a budget in order
a profitable year
to not overspend on
or a loss. Retailers
gifts for others.
depend on these holiday
“My mom makes lists
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sales in order turn a fiscal
com/2008_12_01_archive.html
for each store and each item
profit. At this time, stores
she wants from them. She’s
usually lower prices drastically
usually home before 10 a.m., so I think it
in order to appeal to bargain shoppers.
helps,” senior Tim Black said.
“I don’t go shopping on Black Friday,
The Monday following Thanksgiving
because there are too many people and
weekend is called “Cyber Monday” which
the sales aren’t worth waiting in line
marks the beginning of the Christmas
for,” sophomore Calvin Allen said.
online shopping season. This also marks
With the economy regaining its
the biggest online shopping period.
stability, the question remains whether or
“I’ve shopped on Cyber Monday and
not businesses will be as successful as the
in some cases it’s beneficial, but it’s not
years past. Most retailers ring up roughly
always helpful,” Junior Sarah Davis said.
ten percent of total holiday sales during the
By Erica Justice &Taelor Pawnell