Broadcast News actually had a couple of points that I found quite journalistically relevant. One thing that really stood out to me was Tom’s humility. He was always the first one to admit that he wasn’t as qualified as Aaron, even when everyone else disagreed. He never let his success and natural talent get to his head, and he always sought instruction and criticism so that he could be better. This is not only admirable, but necessary in journalism. Another key point was Jane’s journalistic integrity. It may have seemed a little ridiculous for her to reject Tom over faking a response for the rape story, but it showed how seriously she took her job. The entire movie builds up to that moment, and by this point you already know how much she likes Tom. The fact that she rejects him over even a tiny lie shows that dishonesty in journalism is intolerable. It is admirable that she kept to her standards, even when her heart was involved.
An article in Time about Holly Hunter’s character in Broadcast News
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