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Brian Viner

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Film critic, sports writer, lifelong Everton fan ... also author of non-fiction books (eight), father (of three), and husband (of one)
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Why '86 World Cup win over England is Argentina's proudest day and how Maradona learnt his 'trick'

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By Brian Viner 
| MSN India
Brian Viner Consider yourself a World Cup expert? Challenge yourself with Craig Hope's exclusive quiz for free by signing up to our brand-new newsletter World Cup Unfiltered. Get it HERE Those of us who weren't there will never forget it: Diego Maradona 's egregious handball followed three minutes later by his virtuoso second goal, greeted with grudging awe by Barry Davies in the BBC commentary box. 'Oh, you have to say that's magnificent', he cried.
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Brian Viner: Anne Hathaway's a troubled pop diva in this over-the-top psycho-horror

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By Brian Viner 
| MSN Singapore
Continue reading Mother Mary (15, 112 mins) Rating: Two out of five stars Verdict: Heavens above Michael (12A, 127 mins) Rating: Two out of five stars Verdict: Dishonest biopic Picture an annoyingly wacky perfume commercial stretched beyond tolerance to almost two hours, and you have some idea of what Mother Mary looks and feels like.
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Viner: This simplistic and unchallenging Jackson biopic 'Michael' is at best a fabulous karaoke act

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By Brian Viner 
| MSN Singapore
Continue reading Brian Viner Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Rating: Two out of five stars Anyone who saw Donald Trump 's controversial social media post depicting the US President as a Christ-like figure might be reminded of it by the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which does for the late King of Pop what Trump was trying to do for himself. It shows Jackson as truly messianic, glowing with concern for sick children and general goodness.
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