Nashville (1975) ft. Scott Cole

Dana and Tom with returning guest, Scott Cole (Twitter-X/IG (@colecommascott) movie commentator), discuss Nashville (1975) for its 50th Anniversary: directed by Robert Altman, written by Joan Tewkesbury, cinematography by Paul Lohmann, music by Richard Baskin, starring Keith Carradine, Ned Beatty, Scott Glenn, and Lily Tomlin.

Plot Summary: A sprawling mosaic of American life, Nashville follows 24 characters over five days leading up to a political rally in the titular city. Set against the backdrop of country music and political ambition, the film weaves together intersecting stories of musicians, wannabe stars, politicians, and ordinary citizens. Through overlapping dialogue and naturalistic performances, Altman paints a satirical yet poignant portrait of fame, identity, and the uneasy state of the nation during the 1970s. The film crescendos into a shocking act of violence, underscoring its themes of disillusionment and the chaotic intersection of celebrity and politics.

Guest:

Scott Cole

• Twitter-X/IG (@colecommascott) movie commentator, and occasional writer/contributor for The Movie Friends podcast.com (@moviefriendspodcast)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back Scott

03:54 Cast of Nashville

05:32 Dana's First Time Seeing Nashville

08:47 Did Dana Like Nashville?

15:02 Background for Nashville

17:26 What is Nashville About?

23:18 Plot Summary for Nashville

24:15 Did You Know?

26:34 First Break

28:30 What's Happening with Scott Cole?

33:23 Best Performance(s)

45:03 Best Scene(s)

56:20 Second Break

57:02 In Memoriam

01:06:10 Best/Funniest Lines

01:10:30 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:17:54 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:21:39 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:27:09 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:32:44 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:39:25 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:46:52 Remaining Questions for Nashville

01:51:35 Thank You to Scott and Remaining Thoughts

01:57:11 Credits

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Nashville, Robert Altman, film analysis, character development, 1975 movies, Best Picture nominees, country music, cinematic themes, film performances, movie discussions, film, entertainment, legacy, humor, classic, rewatchability, tribute, cinema, actors, impact, Ned Beatty, Scott Glenn, musical, Keith Carradine, Lily Tomlin, Henry Gibson

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