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Is the MJ biopic just bad?

Friday Headlines: 
Violence erupts in Alice Springs after Jefferson Lewis arrested over the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Australia in talks with US to open Strait of Hormuz
Queensland rules out gun buyback
Chalmers criticised for ‘grandfathering’ CGT and negative gearing changes
NSW women claim first Origin win

Deep Dive: The new Michael Jackson biopic has opened to rave reviews from fans and has broken box office records here in Australia. 

But the film is courting controversy with critics saying it’s sanitised and ignores some of the grittier details of the artist’s highly contentious life. 

In today’s deep dive, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by entertainment guru Justin Hill to break down everything we need to know about the new Michael Jackson movie, Michael. 

Further listening from headlines: 
Bondi Beach Royal Commission findings

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Friday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Violence&nbsp;erupts in Alice Springs after Jefferson Lewis arrested over the death&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kumanjayi&nbsp;Little Baby</li>
<li>Australia in talks with US to open&nbsp;Strait&nbsp;of Hormuz</li>
<li>Queensland rules out gun buyback</li>
<li>Chalmers&nbsp;criticised&nbsp;for &lsquo;grandfathering&rsquo; CGT and negative gearing changes</li>
<li>NSW women claim first Origin win</li>
</ul>
Deep Dive: The new Michael Jackson biopic has opened to rave reviews from fans and has broken box office records here in Australia.&nbsp;
But the film is courting controversy with critics saying&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;sanitised&nbsp;and ignores&nbsp;some of the grittier details of the artist&rsquo;s highly contentious life.&nbsp;
In today&rsquo;s deep dive, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by entertainment guru Justin Hill to break down everything we need to know about the new Michael Jackson movie,&nbsp;Michael.&nbsp; Further listening from headlines:&nbsp; <a href="https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-briefing/episode/tragedy-for-missing-nt-girl-bondi-beach-royal-commission-findings">Bondi Beach Royal Commission findings</a>
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.