Writer/director/producer James L. Brooks scores on all counts with this clear-eyed look at the television news business and the dysfunctional types who work in it. Brooks' intelligent script introduces us to Jane Craig (Holly Hunter), an ambitious producer at the network news division's Washington D.C. branch, who is calm under fire yet has a good cry at her desk every morning over her empty personal life. Jane works well with Aaron Altman (Albert Brooks), an excellent reporter who lacks the visual charisma to make him a ...
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Writer/director/producer James L. Brooks scores on all counts with this clear-eyed look at the television news business and the dysfunctional types who work in it. Brooks' intelligent script introduces us to Jane Craig (Holly Hunter), an ambitious producer at the network news division's Washington D.C. branch, who is calm under fire yet has a good cry at her desk every morning over her empty personal life. Jane works well with Aaron Altman (Albert Brooks), an excellent reporter who lacks the visual charisma to make him a star. Into their lives comes Tom Grunick (William Hurt), a regional newscaster who admits he can't write news and doesn't understand many of the events he's covering, but has the presence and physical appeal that the increasingly entertainment-oriented network wants for its news programs. Jane is also physically attracted to him, which drives her crazy, because Grunick stands for everything she's fighting against in the news business, while Altman is devastated by her attraction because he secretly yearns for Jane. As Grunick becomes a rising star at the network, and layoffs of the old guard loom, the three leads deal with their feelings for each other, their careers, and their values. Hunter, Hurt, and Brooks are all superb, as is the excellent supporting cast (including an unbilled turn by Jack Nicholson as the network's smarmy national anchor). Brooks' script is funny, poignant, gritty, and brutally honest in its examinations of the television industry and the ways in which professionals interact on and off the job. Don Kaye, Rovi
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Robert Katims, Jack Nicholson, Christian Clemenson, Peter Hackes, Joan Cusack, Lois Chiles, Robert Prosky, Holly Hunter,... Very good. 1987 Run time: 133. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Robert Katims, Jack Nicholson, Christian Clemenson, Peter Hackes, Joan Cusack, Lois Chiles, Robert Prosky, Holly Hunter,... Very good. 1987 Run time: 133. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Good condition. dvd. Case Good. Writing on case. Disc slightly scratched. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
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Robert Katims, Jack Nicholson, Christian Clemenson, Peter Hackes, Joan Cusack, Lois Chiles, Robert Prosky, Holly Hunter,... Good. 1987 Run time: 133. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.
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William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, Jack Nicholson. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 132 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.85: 1. Originally released: 1987. factory sealed
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