50 States of Cinema examines movies with a unique focus on setting. Specifically, the states in which they’re set and the people who have lived there. Each week Adam Tinius (Entertain The Elk) is joined by a guest who talks about the good, bad and ugly of living in a particular state, and then they examine a movie from that same state to see what the filmmakers got right and wrong, and to see how the setting helps tell the story. Can states serve as a window into different worlds? Can learning about different cultures, histories and traditions help us better understand and empathize with people from all walks of life? Listen to 50 States of Cinema and find out!
NEW YORK: Black Swan w/ Sumi
Black Swan (2010) · Apr 30, 2026
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Jumanji w/ Griffin Hansen
Jumanji (1995) · Apr 7, 2026
SOUTH CAROLINA: The Patriot w/ Mr. Rogers Review
The Patriot (2000) · Feb 25, 2026
INDIANA: A History of Violence w/ Megan Goatley
A History of Violence (2005) · Jan 16, 2026
ARIZONA: The Wraith w/ Ryan Sandler
The Wraith (1986) · Dec 5, 2025
NEW YORK: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind w/ Lucas Cavanagh
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) · Nov 19, 2025
CALIFORNIA: The Birds w/ Kelly Anne
The Birds (1963) · Oct 22, 2025
MONTANA: Sonic the Hedgehog w/ Captain Midnight
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) · Sep 12, 2024
CALIFORNIA: Real Women Have Curves w/ MovieMija
Real Women Have Curves (2002) · Sep 5, 2024
OHIO: Hillbilly Elegy w/ ScreenCrush
Hillbilly Elegy (2020) · Aug 29, 2024
PENNSYLVANIA: Silver Linings Playbook w/ Jess Spoll
Silver Linings Playbook (2012) · Aug 22, 2024
MARYLAND: Pecker w/ Pop Culture Detective
Pecker (1998) · Aug 15, 2024
ILLINOIS: Love Jones w/ Jewel Coronel
Love Jones (1997) · Aug 8, 2024
VIRGINIA: The New World w/ Thomas Flight
The New World (2005) · Aug 1, 2024
TEXAS: No Country For Old Men w/ Kevin Porter
No Country for Old Men (2007) · Aug 1, 2024