The Wiz (film) as the film was Ross's final theatrical feature. In his book "Blockbuster", Tom Shone referred to "The Wiz" as "expensive crud". In the book "Mr. and Mrs. Hollywood", the author criticized the script, noting, ""The Wiz" was too scary for children, and too silly for adults." Ray Bolger, who played the Scarecrow in the 1939 "The Wizard of Oz" film, did not think highly of "The Wiz", stating ""The Wiz" is overblown and will never have the universal appeal that the classic MGM musical has obtained." Jackson's performance as the Scarecrow was one of the only positively reviewed elements of
Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoot reissue of his hit album "Thriller", entitled "Thriller 25". Later that month, Jackson did another shoot and an interview for "Ebony" magazine's December 2007 issue. This would mark Jackson's first United States interview and magazine story in over a decade. Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoot Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoot is a documentary film directed by Craig J. Williams. This historical documentary about Michael Jackson's last magazine cover-shoots in 2007. The film is a unique story told through the eyes of Michael's closest friends, photographers, and stylists that had helped Jackson prepare for his 2007 United States comeback