If I had to narrow it down to one - and it would take gun-point to get it that far - I would have to choose Broadcast News as my favorite film. It is, in the best way, a perfect storm: writing, acting and directing (&casting, & set design, & music...) First, everything starts with the SCRIPT. Smart, moving, hilarious, and *true*...it all hangs together without forcing moments, without phoniness, and depicts - if it's not what news departments are really like in America? - then it's what SEEMS to be real in news depts across America. It *feels* real for our purposes of drama . Secondly, the ACTING! William Hurt is a genius at being stupid (but looking smart), Albert Brooks is not just perfectly cast, which he is, but gives a 10/10 performance. So many memorable, repeatable lines (the timing!!) Again, the interconnection of the writing, the casting and the acting. You FEEL Jane's dilemma: your heart and head wants to love the Albert Brooks character, your eyes and...body? But something else, an attraction to...sheer talent? That singular talent Tom has? Makes her fall for Tom, the Wm Hurt character. Because then(!), tying it all together, is Holly Hunter. She is a phenomenal actress, but this is, I think, her best part. She does not. Miss. A beat. Not in humor, not in pathos, never. The writing, the acting, and the directing take you from the opening to the closing credits knowing you are safe to experience everything - and you do! For real: you laugh, you cry. But you never worry that they're going to cheat a moment. I don't know that it's the "Best film ever made" (that may require other things that I'm not aware of), but it is definitely my favorite film of all time.

Broadcast News is a compelling story of three very different people in the news business. The characters, played by Holly Hunter (Jane), William Hurt (Tom) and Albert Brooks (Aaron), are a dynamic trio of very different and conflicting personalities. The movie follows the three characters through their lives and struggles inside and outside of the newsroom. Overall, Broadcast News was a compelling, funny, entertaining watch. A good use of time.

Thought the movie gave an interesting insight into the life of a news broadcast company and how hard the people work in it. I thought the characters were lively and entertaining and each one had his or her own personality. However, I thought the ending was pointless and was a real let down. I wish she would have ended up with one of them because the whole movie portrayed the love triangle playing out. I thought it was strange that they all just met up at the end 7 years later and she wasn't with either of the two men. I thought the movie was funny and made me try to process all of the work a news station had to put into making one little clip. They did a good job making the journalism setting look stressful but well worth it in the end. The actors were able to portray their character well. Overall, a good story with a bad ending.

Broadcast News is an inside look on the busy lives of media broadcasters. This fast paced comedy shows what life is like working at a big television network. The romantic element between Jane Craig, Aaron Altman, and Tom Grunick adds drama to this comedy. Jain Craig is one of the best in the business. This hard working journalist always wants the best quality for her stories. One of her best friends, Aaron Altman, works alongside her at the studio. Although he is a good journalist, he is never promoted to be an anchorman because he does not have the appearance the audience likes. Unlike Aaron, pretty boy Tom Grunick is quickly promoted to be an anchorman because of his good looks but doesn't have the same passion as Aaron and Jane do for journalism. A funny story line, quality acting, and a fabulous 80s wardrobe make this movie a must see.