Movie No. 68 (2014): BROADCAST NEWS
Broadcast News (1987)
Director: James L. Brooks
Cast: Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Joan Cusack
A news producer who cries every morning over her perceived empty life, an excellent news reporter who doesn't have charisma, and a newscaster who doesn't understand the events he's covering are the dysfunctional trio in this superbly written comedy, which is a closer look at the television news and at the lives of people involved in producing, gathering, writing, and delivering news.
Director: James L. Brooks
Cast: Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Joan Cusack
A news producer who cries every morning over her perceived empty life, an excellent news reporter who doesn't have charisma, and a newscaster who doesn't understand the events he's covering are the dysfunctional trio in this superbly written comedy, which is a closer look at the television news and at the lives of people involved in producing, gathering, writing, and delivering news.
The great performances of these actors, and the of the support cast (special mention: Joan Cusack), ware very important components of this movie's box-office success and critical acclaim.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: September 14, 2104
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