United States of Movies!
This is a map that shows whereabouts certain films were set in America. I like this map because it hasn't just randomly picked films that merely took place in these certain states; instead films that put emphasis on the place at all times have been chosen. An example of this is Texas being represented by the Coen brothers' beautiful crime thriller No Country For Old Men. Though by no means representing the every aspect of Texas and Texans, I believe the depiction of widespread landscape can be applied to the whole of the state.
Another example is California being represented by the 1982 classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This film shows the sunny landscapes and attractions of California and even more so the teen American dream. With no real life threatening problems faced in the film it is showing the relaxed yet American dream chasing and aesthetically based aspects of California in the 80's, which is very much the way that California is shown by the media today.
In doing these things, this map also shows us just how influential each and every state of America is to the film industry, not just the Hollywood area. Every state has trademarks and traits and across the world without even consciously doing so we are able identify these, this is why I find this map so interesting and henceforth why I chose it.
An interesting and topical example Georgia, as you will see from our class discussions today. A little more detail on some of your examples could have enhanced your post, but this is a good start.
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