Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” remains the best-selling album of all time globally and one of the most influential records in history, and it’s a bit startling to realize Michael was just 24 when the record was released some FORTY YEARS AGO, and how’s that for a little wakeup call with your morning coffee?
The Showtime documentary “Thriller 40” is an upbeat and well-paced celebration of the making of the album that yielded seven Top 10 singles and inspired a number of seminal moments of cultural significance, from Jackson breaking racial barriers on MTV to the legendary appearance on Motown’s 25th anniversary special to the release of music videos such as “Beat It” and “Thriller.”
