. there be broadcast news and and what a good thing it be . this one just plain stand up and sound it barbaric yawp in a manner that resonate two decade later . there be moment especially with respect to the cutesy score when this film become a bit too eighty and or a bit too sleepless in seattle . fortunately and theyre few and far between . one third social satire and one third romantic comedy and one third drama and with three flawed but endear people at it core and it smart and moving and almost impossibly funny . holly hunter in particular may never have be more fun to watch in a comedic role . ( and yes and i be include raise arizona and her other star turn from that era and in this assessment . ) a legitimate classic .