Michael

Michael, the biographical film about Michael Jackson, opens at Showcase Cinema de Lux in Southampton on Saturday 27 June. It's a look at the man behind the music, and that's exactly where it stays: it focuses on his life away from the stage rather than just the hits we all know.

The story follows him from the early days, when he first stepped out as the leader of the Jackson Five, through to the visionary artist whose creative ambition drove him to become the biggest entertainer in the world. It's a long stretch of time to cover, and the film doesn't shy away from it, tracing that arc from child star to global icon. Along the way, it does bring back some of his most iconic early solo performances, so you'll still see him in his element, but the focus remains on the life he lived when the spotlights were off.

If you're a fan of Jackson, it's a chance to see the parts of his story that usually get pushed to the background. If you're just into biopics, it's a look at one of the most famous careers in pop history from the inside. It's a paid cinema screening, and the first showing on Saturday 27 June starts at 19:40, running through until 02:07.

If Saturday doesn't work, there are plenty of other slots to choose from over the next few days. It's showing on Sunday 28 June at 19:10, Monday 29 June at 16:00, Tuesday 30 June at 15:30, and Wednesday 1 July at 20:05. With those late-afternoon and evening times, it's easy enough to fit in around work or a weekend.