Review of Broadcast News (1987) by Reece L — 15 Jan 2014

One of the most enjoyable films I've ever seen!

This review of Broadcast News (1987) was written by Reece L on 15 Jan 2014.

Broadcast News has generally received very positive reviews.

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Broadcast News is more of a character study of about 4 news people in their professional and personal lives than an expose about how life in…

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Jane Craig is a feminist heroine in a way that few female romantic-comedy protagonists since have been, even the ones we consider strong and…

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Reading all the reviews I was expecting a great comedy but in the end I found it good but nothing great…

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This bittersweet love story is set against the world of network news and writer-producer-director James Brooks fills his satire with some lovable…

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By Steve A (538) on 20 Mar 2014

James L. Brooks's comedy about TV news was seen as edgy in the 80's, but today seems horribly dated…

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