Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)

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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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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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