Broadcast News (1987)

Synopsis

Storyline:
Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.
Written by
Scott Renshaw <[email protected]>
User Reviews: I’m sitting around going through movie listings and not really seeing anything I want to see. My appetite keeps saying, "Something like BROADCAST NEWS." That’s what I want. Something smart and funny, with adult ideas and great acting and writing, and a directorial style that doesn’t call attention to itself. This may well be Hurt’s best performance (is this or THE BIG CHILL, to my mind): however eccentric, Hurt is smart, and to play an unintelligent person without making sure — wink wink — the audience knows — wink wink — hey, I’M not stupid… well, that’s fine acting right there. Hunter is note-perfect, and Albert Brooks is a revelation. (And he can read and sing at the same time!) Great, great work.