This is "Route 66," a Spain short-form television series that was shot during a trip along Route 66. It received praise at several film festivals. Instead of strictly a travelogue, this also is about a brother and sister that quarrel a lot, but eventually find reconciliation. Total running time is about 1 hour, 25 minutes. … Continue reading Family feud
Month: February 2011
“Road Trip 66” iPhone app released
New programs for mobile devices keep coming for Route 66 travelers. Now we have a "Road Trip 66" app that was made available for iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads about a week ago. It arrives about the same time as the RoadsideAmerica.com app for Garmin global-positioning units. And, in December, the Route 66 Attractions app … Continue reading “Road Trip 66” iPhone app released
Trailer for ‘Tucumcari’
A few days ago, we reported on a new stage play called "Tucumcari" at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Here's the trailer for Riley Steiner's play: https://vimeo.com/19284119 The play's website is here. The play starts its run tonight, through Feb. 27.
An Aussie on the road
TVS-TV in Australia says it soon will air some episodes of "Classic Restos," including ones that were shot on Route 66 a couple of years ago. Here's an excerpt of the "Restos" program on the Mother Road. This one spends a lot of time at Country Classic Cars near Staunton, Ill.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BeagegGYqo
Roadside America releases GPS program
RoadsideAmerica.com, one of the Web's most popular sites about offbeat roadside attractions, announced today it has launched its "RoadsideAmerica.com Attractions and Oddities" guide for several Garmin global positioning systems, according to a news release. The download is available for $19.99 at Spot It Out. Roadside America's download comes on the heels of a "Route 66 … Continue reading Roadside America releases GPS program
Taking a flute route
I don't think I've ever heard a version of "Route 66" where a flute is one of the main instruments. Manny and Debbie Cortez's sound is novel enough that I can almost overlook his flubbed lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNba4DfOysg