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Join Andrew a few times a month as he talks to some of the most talented and interesting people in the business whose names you might not know.

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Everybody knows about the big names. The celebrities. The A-listers. The masters of the box-office. But what about everyone else? There are hundreds of great films each year that only receive a limited theatrical run, and that's if they're lucky. It takes drive, determination and a lot of work to make a film, and not everyone who does it will make the cover of People magazine. Join Andrew as he talks to some of the most talented and interesting people in the business whose names you might not know. Whether they're well-established veterans of the business or current up-and-comers, these are the people who are making a living through movies, sometimes apart from the mainstream Hollywood studio system. They're talented. They're successful. And they're making great films. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation.
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Episode #11: The Cinematic States of Gareth Higgins
Monday, 16 December, 2013

In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Monica have a casual interview with author, activist and film critic Gareth Higgins about life, movies and his new book, Cinematic States. In the book, Higgins examines American cultural myths through the lens of its movies, going state-by-state throughout the U.S. and exploring what films set in those states reveal. They discuss the process of writing the book, the state of film criticism, the inherent morality of art, the need for non-violent forms of conversation, why The Lone Ranger is the best film of the year, and a lot more! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gareth Higgins is an author, speaker, non-profit director, and festival curator. His latest book, Cinematic States, explores American myths through films set in each of the 50 states. He is also a co-host of the podcast The Film Talk, the best film podcast not on Film Geek Radio. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 3:34 - A conversation with Gareth Higgins 44:40 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!