ROBIN HOLABIRD - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Robin Holabird makes a credible case for Nevada being the epicenter of the movie universe, just behind Hollywood. A former director of the Nevada Film Office and a regular film reviewer for Reno Public Radio, Holabird brings an encyclopedic knowledge of film and television history to her book, especially those projects either filmed in or taking place anywhere in Nevada. Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and space aliens like the Transformers share a surprizing connection along with James Bond, Indiana Jones, and Rocky Balboa. These beloved icons played active roles in movie and television projects set in the state of Nevada. Long-time state filn commissioner and movie reviewer Robin Holabird explores the blending of icons and Nevada, along with her personal experience watching movies, talking with famous people, and showing off a diverse range of stunning and iconic locations like Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Area 51. Holabird shows how Nevada's flash, flair, and the fostering of the forbidden provided magic for singers, sexpots, and strange creatures from other worlds. Holabird will give listeners a unique take on film history and culture, and will explore film genres populated by one-of-a-kind characters with ties to Nevada.