Billy and Anais Yeager spent some months in the Route 66 ghost town of Two Guns, Ariz., to film footage for their forthcoming independent film, "Jesus of Malibu." Here's an edited section of a report by the Bravo Television about the Yeagers' experience in Two Guns. (Warning: one brief scene near the end of the … Continue reading Two Guns as a movie location
Category: Movies
‘A John Hughes movie’ on Route 66
Brad Hansen, a 26-year-old Iowa native, has just finished his first feature-length film, "Driver's Ed Mutiny," that takes place on Route 66. Hansen told the Muscatine (Iowa) Journal that he sought to make a "Breakfast Club" movie on wheels. "I set out to make a modern-day John Hughes movie," Hansen said. "I was sad to … Continue reading ‘A John Hughes movie’ on Route 66
Notes from the road
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association is sponsoring a clean-up day on Saturday, April 17, at the old Ozark Trail section of Route 66 west of Sapulpa. This project is in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful programs. Work will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. The association wants … Continue reading Notes from the road
At the drive-in
Here's a collection of intermission advertisements that you often saw in drive-in movie theaters of the 1960s.
DVD about Arizona’s Route 66 is completed
Kirk Slack and his Out West Family Films have released a 34-minute DVD about the history and attractions of Route 66 in Arizona, according to the Kingman Daily Miner. The documentary begins with the route's Arizona origins along the Beale Wagon Trail in 1928, progressing to its role in the 1930s dustbowl migration, into its … Continue reading DVD about Arizona’s Route 66 is completed
“Cars” meets Cadillac Ranch
Be a little patient when you view this Lego stop-motion animation video. You will eventually see toys from the movie "Cars" being used in a re-creation of Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas. So is this were Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater and the rest of the Radiator Springs gang go after they die?
“Real Gone”
Folks who've seen "Cars" or heard its soundtrack know this Sheryl Crow song.
Director’s cuts
Jim Luning, an accomplished photographer, has delved into filmmaking as well in the past few years. This clip below contains samples of his recent film work, including clips from "Route 66: Ten Years Later" with cohort Tim Steil. The two decided to revisit the Mother Road 10 years after they first began research for their … Continue reading Director’s cuts
Notes from the road
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has nominated the Route 66 city of St. Louis as one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations, it was announced this week. Such destinations "offer cultural and recreational experiences different from those found at the typical vacation destination. From dynamic downtowns and stunning architecture to cultural diversity and a commitment … Continue reading Notes from the road
Notes from the road
If you're traveling the Mother Road this week, you may have to make other plans for the midsection. As this map from the National Weather Service shows, the Route 66 corridor is under a winter storm warning all the way from about Springfield, Mo., to Gallup, N.M. -- much of it freezing rain. Authorities closed … Continue reading Notes from the road