Episode 09 - Broadcast News

<p>Broadcast News It’s the movie we almost named this podcast after! Holly Hunter and Albert Brooks star in the 1987 classic <em>Broadcast News</em>, from writer/directer James L. Brooks. Tara and Jacob discuss Hunter’s Oscar-worthy line readings, the ethics of style versus substance in journalism, and past crying jags in the office. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> Box Office Bylines is a show about movies about journalism, hosted by journalists/movie fans Tara Thorne (in Halifax) and Jacob Boon (in Yellowknife). <br> <br> Got an idea for a journalism movie or TV show we should talk about? Disagree with our critical comments? Email us at boxofficebylines@gmail.com &nbsp;<br> <br> If you’re a fan of this show please consider leaving us a five-star review on your favourite podcast platform. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> Theme Music: Dance Movie &nbsp;<br> <br> Contact: &nbsp;<br> @BoxBylines (don’t ask) <br> @thorneyhfx <br> @rwjboon</p>