“Broadcast News” (1987)
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In 2014, while promoting her romantic drama “Beyond the Lights,” Gina Prince-Bythewood spoke about her five favorite movies in an interview with Rotton Tomatoes. One of the films she selected is James L. Brooks’ beloved romantic comedy about the relationships between three career-driven producers and reporters at a national TV news network. Speaking about the film, Prince-Bythewood praised Holly Hunter’s performance as one that spoke to her personally.
“Holly Hunter’s performance. Her character spoke to me both personally and professionally. I saw myself in that character,” Prince-Bythewood said. “It was hysterically funny, but also I love the kind of movies that make me laugh and cry and feel and it had everything. It’s almost a perfect movie.”