Review of Broadcast News (1987) by Timothy S — 27 Oct 2010

Poignant and funny, one of the few movies that has gotten better with age.

This review of Broadcast News (1987) was written by Timothy S on 27 Oct 2010.

Broadcast News has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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