It must be old movie week. After the classic Magnificent Seven from the 60's last weekend, it is the 1987's Broadcast News this week. Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter and William Hurt all dance though the network newsroom (figuratively, of course) of Washington DC, each with their own soapbox, idiosyncrasies and neuroses. The film probes the viewing needs of the public, asking whether we want drama and story or news, and asking whether the public should even have a say in what it gets. The 80's storytelling style is evident as the film feels more "play-like" than modern film, setting up scenes, lengthy dialogue, and the requisite dramatic angst of friendship. In the end, there are not clearly identified protagonist and antagonist roles, with each character revealing the struggle of decisions in their own life.
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