50 States of Cinema
50 States of Cinema
Adam Tinius
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!
INDIANA: A History of Violence w/ Megan Goatley
This week I'm joined by Megan Goatley. We talk about the slower lifestyle of Indiana before examining Cronenberg's 2005 film, A History of Violence.Read Megan's pop culture articles -- https://magentaelogy.substack.comListen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Jan 16
1 hr 11 min
ARIZONA: The Wraith w/ Ryan Sandler
This week I'm joined by Ryan Sandler. We talk about moving to Arizona later in life before examining the 1986 film, The Wraith.Check out Ryan's film podcast United States of a Movie -- https://roguemedianetwork.com/podcast/united-states-of-a-movie/Listen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Dec 5, 2025
1 hr 16 min
NEW YORK: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind w/ Lucas Cavanagh
This week I'm joined by Lucas Cavanagh. We talk about growing up on Long Island before examining the 2004 classic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.Follow Lucas Cavanagh on TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@lucas.cavanaghListen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Nov 19, 2025
51 min
CALIFORNIA: The Birds w/ Kelly Anne
This week I'm joined by Kelly Anne. We talk about the diversity of northern California before examining Hitchcock's 1963 classic The Birds.Follow Kelly Anne on TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@koliyanneListen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Oct 22, 2025
1 hr 8 min
MONTANA: Sonic the Hedgehog w/ Captain Midnight
This week I'm joined by Graham Blackaby from the YouTube channel Captain Midnight. We talk about growing up in small town Montana before examining the little known arthouse film Sonic the Hedgehog. Enjoy!Follow Captain Midnight on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/captainmidnightCheck out Graham's comic book Binary Sea -- https://zoop.gg/c/binaryseaListen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Sep 12, 2024
1 hr 11 min
CALIFORNIA: Real Women Have Curves w/ MovieMija
This week I'm joined by Emily Baeza from TikTok and YouTube under the handle @MovieMija. We talk about the unique culture of Southern California before dissecting the film Real Women Have Curves.Follow Emily on TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemijaListen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Sep 5, 2024
1 hr 10 min
OHIO: Hillbilly Elegy w/ ScreenCrush
This week I'm joined by Ryan Arey from the YouTube channel ScreenCrush. We discuss growing up in small town Ohio before examining the film adaptation of J.D. Vance's memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. To quote Ryan Arey -- "This movie is awful." Enjoy!Check out ScreenCrush on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/screencrushListen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Aug 29, 2024
56 min
PENNSYLVANIA: Silver Linings Playbook w/ Jess Spoll
This week I'm joined by Jess Spoll to discuss the 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook. We talk about everything from Philly Cheese Steaks to the Philadelphia Eagles, while also breaking down the film in great detail. Enjoy! And check out Jess' podcast Double Take and follow her on TikTok @jessspollListen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Aug 22, 2024
1 hr
MARYLAND: Pecker w/ Pop Culture Detective
Hold tight for a bizarre movie. In this episode I'm joined by popular YouTuber Jonathan McIntosh (Pop Culture Detective) as we talk about his experiences of living in Maryland and then break down John Water's 1998 film Pecker. Thanks to Jonathan McIntosh for coming on the show! Be sure to check out his fantastic YouTube channel - Pop Culture Detective.Listen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Aug 15, 2024
1 hr 11 min
ILLINOIS: Love Jones w/ Jewel Coronel
I'm joined by screenwriter/producer Jewel Coronel, as we talk about her experiences in Illinois and then break down Theodore Witcher's 1997 film Love Jones. Thanks to Jewel Coronel for coming on the show! Watch her TV shows The Chi on Showtime and Lawmen: Bass Reeves on Paramount+.Listen to Adam break down more films, TV shows and everything else on his YouTube channel Entertain The Elk -- https://www.youtube.com/entertaintheelkProduced by: Adam TiniusOriginal Music by: Ross Bugden
Aug 8, 2024
52 min
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