Mar 04 2025 55 mins
Dana and Tom discuss the Oscar-winning musical biopic, Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) for its 45th Anniversary: directed by Michael Apted, written by Tom Rickman, music by Owen Bradley, starring Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, and Beverly D'Angelo.
Plot Summary: Coal Miner's Daughter is a biographical drama about the life of country music legend Loretta Lynn. Raised in poverty in the coal-mining town of Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, Loretta (Sissy Spacek) marries Doolittle "Doo" Lynn (Tommy Lee Jones) at just age 15. Encouraged by Doo, she begins singing and writing songs, eventually rising to fame in the male-dominated country music industry. As her career soars, she struggles with the pressures of stardom, family responsibilities, and personal hardships. Featuring standout performances and authentic musical moments, the film is a heartfelt tribute to Lynn’s resilience and talent.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:42 Cast and Background for Coal Miner's Daughter
02:20 Relationship(s) with Coal Miner's Daughter
03:36 What is Coal Miner's Daughter About?
07:48 Why Are Musical Biopics So Popular?
12:18 Plot Summary for Coal Miner's Daughter
13:11 Did You Know?
14:46 First Break
15:24 Some Great Listener Feedback
17:05 Best Performance(s)
22:50 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)
26:55 Second Break
27:56 In Memoriam
30:10 Best/Funniest Lines
31:32 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
35:09 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
38:49 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
41:10 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
45:04 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
46:08 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
47:20 Remaining Questions for Coal Miner's Daughter
49:58 Remaining Thoughts for the Week
54:43 Credits
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Keywords:
Coal Miner's Daughter, musical biopics, Loretta Lynn, Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, film analysis, movie podcast, Oscar winners, country music, film legacy, Beverly D'Angelo, Michael Apted
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