This video clips contains excerpts from "Route 66: The Road West," a three-part television documentary that aired on NHK in Japan and a one-hour version on the A&E Channel here in the States. A lot of good stuff here, including Club Cafe in Santa Rosa when it was still open, Russell Soulsby when he was … Continue reading Excerpts from “Route 66: The Road West”
Category: Movies
A short look of 66
Nothin' But Shorts, an Australian company, posted this video shot a few years ago, shortly before the release of Disney-Pixar's "Cars." https://vimeo.com/30108479 Kudos to the subject matter; jeers to the poor visual quality of the film.
RV video producer is shooting film on Route 66
A producer who makes DVDs for the recreational-vehicle market is filming a documentary about Route 66, reported KFDA-TV in Amarillo, Texas. John Holod of RV Adventure Videos started shooting in Chicago two weeks ago and was working his way west "through every city" on Route 66, reported the station. Holod said: "I have traveled the country … Continue reading RV video producer is shooting film on Route 66
Father-daughter trip becomes a documentary
In June, Amber McKenzie took a trip down Route 66 with her father and carried along a video camera. The result is a documentary film, "Father, Daughter, Mother Road." Here's the trailer for the film: https://youtu.be/XnOX2rQ0iyw I emailed McKenzie about the film. Her reply: It's been a dream of mine to travel Route 66 with … Continue reading Father-daughter trip becomes a documentary
New toys, iPad app allow you to cruise Radiator Springs
A new Disney toy line and an Apple iPad app allow you or your kids to cruise the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs as portrayed in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "Cars 2," according to Mashable Entertainment. From the report: The new toys, called Disney Appmates, interact directly with a free app for … Continue reading New toys, iPad app allow you to cruise Radiator Springs
Tough miles ahead for old theaters, drive-ins
Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune tells about an upcoming development that likely will lead to a rough era for drive-in theaters and older movie houses -- digital film distribution. According to the article, the Route 66 Twin Drive-In in Springfield, Ill., remains the state's only digital-projection drive-in. Obviously, the SkyView Drive-In on Route 66 in … Continue reading Tough miles ahead for old theaters, drive-ins
Route 66 like you’ve never seen before
I don't know much about the person posting these videos. His (or her) Vimeo account is known only as "martial." I think he's from France, judging by the language in one of the video descriptions. But he hasn't yet replied to my messages to him. But he uses a high-definition video camera that's attached to … Continue reading Route 66 like you’ve never seen before
New film series about Route 66 soon will begin production
The same production company that released a DVD about Arizona Route 66 a few months ago soon will work on a new film series about the Mother Road. https://youtu.be/1tPLyYX5V1c Norman Fisk, CEO of Diamond Valley Productions, says the series will be called "Life on Route 66." This video had this description: Diamond Valley Productions, Inc. … Continue reading New film series about Route 66 soon will begin production
Pixar’s podcasts from the Mother Road
A few weeks before "Cars" debuted in movie theaters in 2006, Pixar Animation Studios made available a series of behind-the-scenes podcasts about the film. The podcasts were available only via iTunes. But an enterprising soul on YouTube recently posted the videos for greater mass consumption. Here's the "Kickin' It on Route 66" podcast, showing how the … Continue reading Pixar’s podcasts from the Mother Road
The best overview yet of the Cars Land project
The Mouse Planet site posted today the best overview yet of the Cars Land amusement park that's being constructed at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calf. The post contains dozens of images of the plans, construction photos, and other displays from the recent D23 Expo for Disney enthusiasts. Cars Land is inspired by Radiator Springs, the … Continue reading The best overview yet of the Cars Land project