A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.
Acting
Holly Hunter's controlled hysteria is a masterclass
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it should require a warning label
Direction
Brooks balances cynicism with genuine ache
Director
James L. Brooks
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Holly Hunter's phone-call crying scene was largely improvised—Brooks kept the camera rolling through her actual emotional breakdown.
The film eerily anticipated CNN's 24-hour news cycle and the rise of personality-driven journalism over substance.
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