Oscar-winning movie director Quentin Tarantino recently withdrew an offer to buy the closed Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena, California, reported the South Pasadena Review. According to South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce President Scott Feldmann, Tarantino agreed to a contract for a short period of time, before pulling back on his offer prior to closing the … Continue reading Quentin Tarantino backs out of Rialto deal
Category: Movies
Anthony Quinn mural in downtown L.A. to be restored
The nearly 30-year-old mural of actor Anthony Quinn on the side of the Victor Clothing Co. building in downtown Los Angeles will be restored, according to several media outlets. Titled "The Pope of Broadway," the 70-foot-tall mural at 242 S. Broadway shows Quinn with his arms outstretched, a la a scene from the 1964 film … Continue reading Anthony Quinn mural in downtown L.A. to be restored
Voices of Tulsa
"Route 66: The Mother Road" author and Route 66 Alliance co-founder alerted me to this new video made for the Tulsa Historical Society. Voices of History from Kirkpatrick&Kinslow Productions on Vimeo. An explanation of the video by its creator, Kirkpatrick & Kinslow Productions: "Voices of History" is a branding film from Kirkpatrick & Kinslow Productions, … Continue reading Voices of Tulsa
Trailer for “Route 66 Revisited”
In recent days, the Czech Route 66 Association posted this trailer for its upcoming "Route 66 Revisited" documentary. https://youtu.be/mImADcgXKmI The film premieres in the Czech Republic on Oct. 22 2014 in Zlin and on Oct. 24 in Prague.
“Easy Rider” motorcycle will be auctioned
It's certain that many dream of driving the "Captain America" Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the "Easy Rider" film on a Route 66 journey. Now you have the chance to do it, if you have a million bucks or so. Several media outlets reported a few days ago the now-iconic motorcycle from the 1969 film starring Peter … Continue reading “Easy Rider” motorcycle will be auctioned
A look at Route 66 in 1985
This 1-hour, 42-minute documentary film from 1985, "Route 66," has been making the rounds on the Internet since it was uploaded it on YouTube a few days ago and Route 66 yahoogroup creator Greg Laxton posted it on Facebook. Roadies praise it because it provides the Mother Road's most comprehensive look just before U.S. 66 was … Continue reading A look at Route 66 in 1985
Run Route 66 with Forrest Gump
Marking the 20th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film "Forrest Gump," Paramount Pictures and Genera Mobile have developed a "Run Forrest Run" game app you can download for free for iPhones and iPads. And, yes, the app includes a section of Route 66, just like the film. Here's description of the game from the developer: Recreating … Continue reading Run Route 66 with Forrest Gump
“Route 66” casting director will receive posthumous Emmy
Marion Dougherty, who assembled casts for the acclaimed "Route 66" and other television shows and movies, will receive a posthumous 2014 Governors Award at the Aug. 24 Emmy Awards, reported The Wrap and other media outlets. The news site said: Dougherty's pioneering work in the casting industry made her the subject of the 2012 Emmy-nominated … Continue reading “Route 66” casting director will receive posthumous Emmy
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A few years ago, Julian Audic of France took a Route 66 trip to produce a documentary for French television. His efforts to get the film broadcast are ongoing. If television doesn't work out, Audic says he'll make the documentary available via video-on-demand on the Internet. In the meantime, Audic was able to use a … Continue reading A message from our sponsor …
A chat with Melba Rigg
Melba Rigg, one of the original proprietors of 4 Women on the Route, now Cars on the Route, in Galena, Kansas, explains the region's Route 66 tie-ins to the Disney-Pixar "Cars" movie and makes some other observations. This video is part of KC Keefer's Genuine Route 66 Life video series. https://youtu.be/keOmEUPWo4E Rigg didn't always talk … Continue reading A chat with Melba Rigg