KNME-TV in New Mexico has just posted on YouTube another documentary, shot in 2001, about Route 66. This one is 56 minutes long, and focuses on the Land of Enchantment.
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Cruise the Neon Road
KNME-TV in New Mexico has just posted on YouTube its award-winning "The Neon Road" documentary from 2003. It's about 25 minutes, but well worth your time.
Film features mural painters in Pontiac
Scott McCoy, the former mayor of Pontiac, Ill., and owner of McCoy studios, has produced a documentary film about the Walldogs mural painters when they descended on the city last summer, reported the Bloomington Pantagraph. The title of the film is "Murals on Main Street -- The Story of Walldogs in Pontiac, Ill." The two-hour … Continue reading Film features mural painters in Pontiac
A chat with Michael Wallis
I talked with Michael Wallis, author of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road" and more than a dozen other books, by phone Friday night from his home in Tulsa. Wallis was in an expansive mood, and talked about a few things that probably will be of interest to roadies: --- Wallis and Jim Conkle, … Continue reading A chat with Michael Wallis
The remaking of Tulsa’s Meadow Gold sign
Here's a cool excerpt from the film "Tulsa A to Z" about the refurbishment of the historic Meadow Gold neon sign, which can be found at near Peoria Avenue and 11th Street (aka Route 66). "Tulsa A to Z" is the latest edition from Jack Frank's acclaimed Tulsa history film series.
Harley & Annabelle documentary released on DVD
Two years ago, Joe Summars of Fluxfaze Creative Enterprises began shooting a documentary about Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka the inimitable Mediocre Music Makers, at their Sandhills Curiosity Shop just off Route 66 in Erick, Okla. It appears the film is finished. Summars started selling the "Harley & Annabelle -- Living Legends in Erick, Oklahoma" … Continue reading Harley & Annabelle documentary released on DVD
Judge says porn film doesn’t infringe on “Route 66” trademark
A judge earlier this month ruled against a copyright-infringement lawsuit by Roxbury Entertainment, which owns the rights to the "Route 66" television program from the 1960s, against Penthouse Entertainment for producing a pornographic film by the same title. The ruling can be found here. To summarize, the judge ruled that the mere use of the … Continue reading Judge says porn film doesn’t infringe on “Route 66” trademark
“Ultimate Cars Gift Pack” review
Kevin Cedeno of Ultimate Disney writes a thorough review of "Cars: Ultimate Gift Pack," which contains a Blu-ray disc, a DVD and two die-cast models from the film. It sounds like the DVD is a lot more generous with the making-of details behind the film. That includes the background about Route 66, which also was … Continue reading “Ultimate Cars Gift Pack” review
Book review: “Dollars to Donuts”
Dawn Welch's story of as a young Oklahoma woman who became the successful owner of the historic Rock Cafe, served as the inspiration for Sally in the hit Disney/Pixar animated film "Cars," and then resurrected the restaurant after a devastating fire last year, would serve as compelling material for a book. But her first book, … Continue reading Book review: “Dollars to Donuts”
More about Santa Monica’s role on Route 66
Dan Rice, proprietor of the 66 to Cali apparel shack at the Santa Monica Pier, sent a fascinating e-mail today that gives some historical background behind the upcoming dedication of a new "End of the Trail" Route 66 sign at the pier next week. The gist of it is that Route 66's original western terminus … Continue reading More about Santa Monica’s role on Route 66