Broadcast News (1987) with Phillip Iscove
Show notes
Jack and Nora are joined by TV writer/ producer and podcaster Phillip Iscove to discuss #14 on Vanity Fair’s list of the 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time: Broadcast News. In this episode, Nora has no scruples, Jack gets a gold star, and Phil is the biggest green flag. Floof up your hair, track down your story, and let’s make our deadline!
Topics include:
- The friend zone
- The 60th Academy Awards (1988)
- How much we love Holly Hunter
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Mysteries we still haven’t solved:
- Why no Best Supporting Actress nod for Joan Cusack?
- Is Broadcast News a romantic comedy...?
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Content Warning: This episode contains brief discussions of a fictional news story about date rape (and of characters being dismissive about the topic) - all conceptual, no details or descriptions.
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