It was six years ago when we last checked with Dave Torstenson and his fascination with vintage Volkwagen minibuses, the VW community, and a fitful attempt to drive a 1972 minibus from Tulsa to Los Angeles on Route 66 while being filmed by a documentary crew. The film by Ryan Steven Green, "Circle the Wagen," finally will premiere … Continue reading Documentary about Volkswagens finally is finished
Category: Movies
The full “Two Lane Blacktop”
If you've never seen the 1971 film "Two Lane Blacktop," now's your chance. Someone has posted the entire movie on YouTube. https://youtu.be/INDEPvrKIv0 According to a Wikipedia article about the film: Two-Lane Blacktop is notable as a time capsule film of U.S. Route 66 during the pre-Interstate Highway era, and for its stark footage and minimal … Continue reading The full “Two Lane Blacktop”
Story about Blue Whale becomes a short film
In 2011, Craig Teicher wrote a short fiction piece for Tulsa-based This Land Press that revolved around the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla. Later, the essay was adapted into a short film: Imaginary Oklahoma - The Blue Whale of Catoosa from THIS LAND PRESS on Vimeo.
Cow Bop leading another music tour of Route 66
The California western-swing and jazz band Cow Bop is leading its fourth musical tour of Route 66 in July, and other music acts are invited to participate in the fun. The "Licks on Route 66 2013" tour starts July 19 in Chicago and will continue until it reaches the Pacific Ocean around July 30. Cow … Continue reading Cow Bop leading another music tour of Route 66
Former 4 Women on the Route should reopen this month
Cars on the Route, formerly known as the 4 Women on the Route in Galena, Kan., should reopen sometime in May after months of renovations, reported the Joplin (Mo.) Globe newspaper. We previously reported on the overhaul of the Route 66 landmark in March. At the time, principal owner Renee Charles hoped to have the … Continue reading Former 4 Women on the Route should reopen this month
Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival
Longtime readers may remember Amber McKenzie, who was producing a documentary about a Route 66 journey that she and her father took together in June 2011. The film was titled "Father, Daughter, Mother Road." On Wednesday evening, McKenzie delivered some fresh news about the film via email: It has been selected by the Honolulu Film … Continue reading Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival
Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66
The Joplin Globe yesterday published a touching story about sixth-grader Andy Shepherd getting a big dose of Mother Road hospitality as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Andy has suffered from cerebral palsy since infancy. Despite a grim prognosis and numerous surgeries, he's continued to develop cognitively more than anticipated. Andy wanted to meet the real-life inspiration … Continue reading Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66
4 Women on the Route undergoing significant changes
The 4 Women on the Route restaurant and souvenir shop on old Route 66 in Galena, Kan., has undergone significant changes in recent weeks -- including a name change. The former Kan-O-Tex gas station at the corner of Front and Main streets has seen renovations to its exterior -- including adding a restroom -- and … Continue reading 4 Women on the Route undergoing significant changes
DVD review: “Route 66 RV Adventure”
https://youtu.be/pVfsdwopqmg John Holod's documentary film "Route 66 RV Adventure: Exploring the Mother Road" provides a taut, enjoyable, and fairly up-to-date look at Route 66 from behind the wheel of a recreational vehicle. Holod has produced "RV Adventure" DVDs about Alaska, Northeast Coast, Rocky Mountains, Southeast Coast, Gulf Coast, Baja, and eastern Canada. Last spring, he … Continue reading DVD review: “Route 66 RV Adventure”
“Route 66 — Ten Years Later” posted online
Last night, photographer Jim Luning posted the entire 53-minute documentary "Route 66 -- Ten Years Later" from 2010 on Vimeo. Watch it here: Route 66 - Ten Years Later - The Movie from Luning Photo on Vimeo. “Route 66 – Ten Years Later” dovetails from a book, "Route 66," that writer Tim Steil and photographer … Continue reading “Route 66 — Ten Years Later” posted online