Broadcast News Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Al filo de la noticia

Title in Italiano:

Dentro la notizia

Title in Português:

Edição Especial

Title in Français:

Broadcast News

Title in Türk:

Haberler

Synopsis

Broadcast News

At the Washington DC bureau of a national network news division, Jane Craig is a news producer who knows that she is always right. Beneath her veneer of self-assuredness, Jane is a bundle of neuroses also knowing that she has troubles convincing people that she is right, those neuroses manifesting themselves in crying to release emotions when she thinks other people are not looking.

Aaron Altman is a news reporter, brilliant in his understanding of the stories he covers, but who is generally under-appreciated as the geek. Jane and Aaron are best friends and regularly work together on news pieces. While Jane respects Aaron professionally, Aaron in turn is secretly in love with Jane. Both Aaron but most specifically Jane abhor the trends of news being more entertainment than news, and the focus of style over substance.

Into the bureau enters Tom Grunick, who is hired as the new news anchor. Tom has had a meteoric rise in the business starting in sports, getting a job as a sports anchor before moving onto a news desk as anchor. Tom realizes that he has no business being in "news", with the issues of general news, and especially political news in Washington, not coming naturally to him. He also realizes that his strengths are as a salesman, specifically of himself, largely because of his good looks and his good communication skills, and by association anything of which he speaks.

Tom admires Jane in every respect and wants her to be his mentor in learning the ropes of his job. He, however, epitomizes everything she abhors in news, she believing it his own job to better himself as a news person. Regardless, Jane is attracted to Tom and somewhat hopes that his admiration of her is also a romantic one. If they do allow themselves to enter into a personal relationship, they will have to find if they can overcome Jane's issues of what Tom represents professionally in the business she loves, and if they can relate to each other beyond their work.

Also adding some complexity to their situation is Aaron, who sees Tom as competition both professionally and personally for what little personal time Jane has.

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Broadcast News
L'Edition Speciale
Francis Cabrel: Performer
Francis Cabrel: Writer
Midnight Train to Georgia
Édition Spéciale
Francis Cabrel: Lyrics
Francis Cabrel: Performer
Young Tom
Bill Conti: Performer
Young Jane / Main Title
Bill Conti: Performer
Tom And Jane
Bill Conti: Performer
Phone Call
Bill Conti: Performer
First Day
Bill Conti: Performer
Blair's Run
Bill Conti: Performer
Old News Theme
Bill Conti: Performer
Tom's Rise
Bill Conti: Performer
The Special Report
Bill Conti: Performer
Piano One
Bill Conti: Performer
Bonding
Bill Conti: Performer
Post-Report Celebration
Bill Conti: Performer
Friendship
Bill Conti: Performer
News Theme Ballad
Bill Conti: Performer
Italian Embassy
Bill Conti: Performer
Potentially Bad News
Bill Conti: Performer
Tailor Made
Bill Conti: Performer
Correspondents Dinner
Bill Conti: Performer
Dinner Dance
Bill Conti: Performer
Jeffersons Memorial
Bill Conti: Performer
Dead Lead
Bill Conti: Performer
Jane Calls Tom
Bill Conti: Performer
Storm Clouds
Bill Conti: Performer
The Firings Begin
Bill Conti: Performer
Firings
Bill Conti: Performer
The Kiss
Bill Conti: Performer
Restaurant Farewell
Bill Conti: Performer
The Tear Falls
Bill Conti: Performer
Airport
Bill Conti: Performer
Gazebo
Bill Conti: Performer
Young Tom Part 2
Bill Conti: Performer
First Day - Alternate
Bill Conti: Performer
The Special Report Part 1
Bill Conti: Performer
Italian Embassy - Alternate
Bill Conti: Performer
Correspondents Dinner - Alternate
Bill Conti: Performer
20th Century Fox Fanfare (with CinemaScope extension) (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
All About Eve (1950) - Main Title / The Award (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
How Green Was My Valley (1941) - The Family and Bronwen / Finale / End Title (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Song of Bernadette (1943) - The Vision (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
Laura (1994) - Main Title (David Raksin)
David Arnold: Performer
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) - Prelude / Local Train / The Sea (Bernard Herrmann)
David Arnold: Performer
Captain From Castile (1947) - Conquest (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
Twelve O'Clock High (1948) - Main title (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Day The Earth STood Still (1951) - Prelude / Outer Space / Radar (Bernard Herrmann)
David Arnold: Performer
Viva Zapata! (1952) - Gathering Forces (Alex North)
David Arnold: Performer
My Cousin Rachel (1952) - Main Title (Franz Waxman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Robe (1953) - Main Title / Caligula's Arrival / Finale (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
Prince Valiant (1954) - Main Title / King Aguar's Escape (Franz Waxman)
David Arnold: Performer
Untamed (195) - Main Title (Franz Waxman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Rains of Ranchipur (1955) - Main Title (Hugo Friedhofer)
David Arnold: Performer
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) - Street Scene (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Seven Year Itch (1955) - Main Title (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
Three Coins In The Fountain (1954) - Prelude / Rome (Victor Young)
David Arnold: Performer
Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing (1955) - Main Title / God Has Been Good / Finale (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Long, Hot Summer (1958) - The Long, Hot Summer, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Performed by Jimmie Rodgers / Two Butterflies
David Arnold: Performer
From The Terrace (1960) - Love Theme (Elmer Bernstein)
David Arnold: Performer
Disc Time:
David Arnold: Performer
Cleopatra (1963) - Main Title / Cleopatra Enters Rome (Alex North)
David Arnold: Performer
The Sand Pebbles (1966) - Overture / Main Title (Jerry Goldsmith)
David Arnold: Performer
Planet Of The Apes (1968) - Main Title / The Hunt (Jerry Goldsmith)
David Arnold: Performer
Patton (1970) - Main Title / German Advance (Jerry Goldsmith)
David Arnold: Performer
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) - Main Title (Jerry Goldsmith)
David Arnold: Performer
The French Connection (1971) - Main Title / This Is It (Don Ellis)
David Arnold: Performer
The Poseidon Adventure (1972) - Main Title (John Williams)
David Arnold: Performer
The Paper Chase (1973) - End Title (John Williams)
David Arnold: Performer
Conrack (1974) - Main Title (John Williams)
David Arnold: Performer
The Omen (1976) - Ave Satani (Jerry Goldsmith)
David Arnold: Performer
Magic (1978) - Main Title (Jerry Goldsmith)
David Arnold: Performer
The Fury (1978) - For Gillian / End Title (John Williams)
David Arnold: Performer
Alien (1979) - Main Title (Jerry Goldsmith)
David Arnold: Performer
Norma Rae (1979) - It Goes Like It Goes (Lyrics by Norman Gimbel, Performed by Jennifer Warnes) (David Shire)
David Arnold: Performer
Author! Author! (1982) - Main Title (Dave Grusin)
David Arnold: Performer
Max Dugan Returns (1983) - End Title (David Shire)
David Arnold: Performer
Romancing The Stone (1984) - End Title (Alan Silvestri)
David Arnold: Performer
Commando (1985) - Prologue / Main Title (James Horner)
David Arnold: Performer
Predator (1986) - Main Title (Alan Silvestri)
David Arnold: Performer
The Fly (1986) - Main Title (Howard Shore)
David Arnold: Performer
Lucas (1986) - Main Title (Dave Grusin)
David Arnold: Performer
Raising Arizona (1987) - Way Out There (Carter Burwell)
David Arnold: Performer
Wall Street (1987) - Bud's Scam (Stewart Copeland)
David Arnold: Performer
Big (1988) - Opening (Howard Shore)
David Arnold: Performer
Broadcast News (1987) - Young Jane / Main Title (Bill Conti)
David Arnold: Performer
Die Hard (1988) - The Nakatomi Plaza / Gruber's Arrival (Michael Kamen)
David Arnold: Performer
The Abyss (1989) - Bud on the Ledge (Alan Silvestri)
David Arnold: Performer
Hoffa (1992) - End Credits (David Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) - Main Title (Howard Shore
David Arnold: Performer
Speed (1994) - The Rescue (Mark Mancina)
David Arnold: Performer
Cast Away (2000) - End Credits (Alan Silvestri)
David Arnold: Performer
Unfaithful (2002) - Unfaithful (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
David Arnold: Performer
Ice Age (2002) - Opening Travel Music (David Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
I, Robot (2004) - End Credits (Marco Beltrami)
David Arnold: Performer
Fantastic Four (2005) - Main Titles (John Ottman)
David Arnold: Performer
Night At The Museum (2006) - Night At The Museum (Alan Silvestri)
David Arnold: Performer
Horton Hears A Who! (2008) - Horton Suite (John Powell)
David Arnold: Performer
Independence Day (1996) - End Credits (David Arnold)
David Arnold: Performer
The Long, Hot Summer (1958) - The Long, Hot Summer, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Performed by Jimmie Rodgers / Two Butterflies
David Arnold: Performer
Blair's Run
Bill Conti: Performer
Tom's Rise
Bill Conti: Performer
Twelve O'Clock High (1948) - Main title (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Robe (1953) - Main Title / Caligula's Arrival / Finale (Alfred Newman)
David Arnold: Performer
Prince Valiant (1954) - Main Title / King Aguar's Escape (Franz Waxman)
David Arnold: Performer
The Long, Hot Summer (1958) - The Long, Hot Summer, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Performed by Jimmie Rodgers / Two Butterflies
David Arnold: Performer
Wall Street (1987) - Bud's Scam (Stewart Copeland)
David Arnold: Performer
Die Hard (1988) - The Nakatomi Plaza / Gruber's Arrival (Michael Kamen)
David Arnold: Performer

User reviews

Dorothy Clark
8/10

The soundtrack of Broadcast News perfectly captures the tension and drama of the newsroom environment, enhancing the storytelling.

Patricia Martinez
7/10

The soundtrack seamlessly blends with the dialogue and action on screen, creating a cohesive viewing experience.

Daniel Evans
7/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the sense of urgency and fast-paced nature of the news industry, adding a sense of authenticity to the story.

Linda Martinez
5/10

The soundtrack of Broadcast News effectively captures the tension and drama of the newsroom environment, enhancing the emotional depth of the characters' relationships and inner struggles.

Susan Wright
7/10

The use of different musical motifs for each character helps to distinguish their personalities and motivations, aiding in character development.

Mary Miller
7/10

The recurring themes in the soundtrack help to establish a sense of continuity throughout the film, tying together different narrative threads.

Joshua Williams
5/10

The use of strings and piano in the soundtrack adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the film, highlighting the intellectual and emotional complexity of the main characters as they navigate the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives.

Laura Gonzalez
7/10

The composition of the music reflects the complexity of the relationships between the characters, adding layers to their interactions.

Karen Robinson
9/10

The soundtrack of Broadcast News perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' relationships. Each track enhances the tension and chemistry between Jane, Aaron, and Tom, adding layers of depth to their personal and professional struggles.

Jennifer Scott
10/10

The music in Broadcast News effectively sets the tone for each scene, seamlessly blending with the dialogue and enhancing the storytelling. The melodies evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection, making the audience feel deeply connected to the characters' innermost thoughts and feelings.

Kimberly Hall
7/10

The use of orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack adds a sense of grandeur and importance to the news events depicted in the film.

Melissa Scott
7/10

The music effectively underscores the emotional depth of the characters, particularly Jane's internal struggles and Aaron's unrequited love for her.

Laura Hill
2/10

I found the soundtrack of Broadcast News to be lacking in emotional depth and originality. The music failed to enhance the storytelling and felt generic and forgettable.

Deborah Jackson
2/10

The compositions in the soundtrack did not effectively capture the tension and drama of the newsroom setting portrayed in the film. The music felt out of place and did not resonate with the characters' emotions and struggles.

Melissa White
5/10

The music perfectly complements the fast-paced nature of the news industry, with dynamic rhythms and urgent melodies that mirror the characters' relentless pursuit of breaking stories and professional success.

Susan Adams
8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Broadcast News is a standout element of the film, enhancing the overall viewing experience with its emotional depth and narrative cohesion.