As excitement builds for the upcoming 20th Century Studios’ theatrical release of “Ella McCay” – written, directed, and produced by James L. Brooks – Hulu is shining a spotlight on the filmmaker’s celebrated catalog. It’s the perfect time for fans to revisit the classics that helped define his career, including “Broadcast News” (written, directed and produced by James L. Brooks), “Big” (produced by James L. Brooks), “Say Anything” (executive produced by James L. Brooks), “The War of the Roses” (produced by James L. Brooks) and “How Do You Know” (written, directed and produced by James L. Brooks) – all now streaming on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.
BROADCAST NEWS (1987)
A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming new anchor, who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.
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BIG (1988)
After a wish turns 12-year-old Josh Baskin into a 30-year-old man, he heads to New York City and gets a low-level job at MacMillen Toy Company. A chance encounter with the owner of the company leads to a promotion testing new toys. Soon a fellow employee, Susan Lawrence, takes a romantic interest in Josh. However, the pressure of living as an adult begins to overwhelm him, and he longs to return to his simple, former life as a boy.
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SAY ANYTHING (1989)
In a charming, critically acclaimed tale of first love, Lloyd (John Cusack), an eternal optimist, seeks to capture the heart of Diane (Ione Skye), an unattainable high-school beauty and straight-A student. It surprises just about everyone when she returns the sentiment. But Diane’s overly possessive, divorced father (John Mahoney) doesn’t approve and it will take more than the power of love to conquer all.
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THE WAR OF THE ROSES (1989)
After 17 years of marriage, Barbara (Kathleen Turner) and Oliver Rose (Michael Douglas) want out. The trouble is, neither one wants to part with their opulent home. So begins a long war between husband and wife, reaching farcical heights that leave much of the house — not to mention their lives — in shambles. The couple’s children (Sean Astin, Heather Fairfield) watch in horror while lawyer Gavin D’Amato (Danny DeVito) tries his best to stem the bloodshed.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW (2010)
Lisa Jorgenson’s (Reese Witherspoon) entire life has been defined by softball, but at 31, she is deemed too old to play and cut from the team. After being cast adrift, she begins a fling with Matty (Owen Wilson), a charming womanizer who plays professional baseball. About the same time, she goes on a blind date with George (Paul Rudd), a businessman on the hook for stock fraud. Caught in a romantic triangle with the two men, Lisa ponders the meaning of love.
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