That didn't take long. Less than a month after Michael Zadoorian's Route 66 road-trip book, "The Leisure Seeker," was published, the Hollywood Reporter says that Jens Jonsson has been enlisted to write and direct the film version for Sharp Independent. The film is expected to follow in the footsteps of a number of recent hits … Continue reading Director lined up for film version of “The Leisure Seeker”
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A chat with Michael Zadoorian
Because of Michael Zadoorian, historic Route 66 may have not one, but two opportunities for high-profile publicity. Zadoorian's novel "The Leisure Seeker" was published last week. The story of an ailing elderly couple from Detroit driving down Route 66 for a final vacation together (review here) is entertaining and poignant enough that one could easily … Continue reading A chat with Michael Zadoorian
Book review: “The Leisure Seeker”
He has Alzheimer's disease. She has a serious case of cancer and has stopped taking the treatments. He's driving the family's late-1970s RV. She's riding shotgun and popping pain pills. He's subject to outbursts of anger and confusion. She's cynical and wistful. The elderly couple is going down Route 66 for a final vacation together. … Continue reading Book review: “The Leisure Seeker”
Movie star becomes spokeswoman for World Monuments Fund
Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn has decided to be a spokeswoman for the World Monuments Fund, reports United Press International today. The WMF is an independent group dedicated to preserving the world's historic treasures. Route 66 was placed on the group's Watch List in 2008. Tripplehorn's involvement is good enough news. But there's this: "I am especially … Continue reading Movie star becomes spokeswoman for World Monuments Fund
Motorcycle museum vandalized
Route 66 Vintage Iron, based in downtown Miami, Okla., was vandalized early Saturday when someone tossed a sledgehammer through one of the museum's front plate glass windows, reported the Miami News Record. Nothing was stolen, but two of the vintage motorcycles were damaged by the flying glass. A surveillance video is being checked by police. … Continue reading Motorcycle museum vandalized
Book of top 100 hamburgers includes Route 66 restaurants
Longtime readers may remember George Motz and his 2005 documentary, "Hamburger America," where he searched for the eight best hamburger joints in the United States. Motz now has a book by the same title, except he's expanded his "best-of" list to 100 restaurants. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Bobcat Bite and its … Continue reading Book of top 100 hamburgers includes Route 66 restaurants
Oklahoma wants to tout Route 66 for Hollywood
The Daily Oklahoman reports that the Oklahoma Film and Music Commission is putting together a database for filmmakers looking for movie-shoot locations -- including the Mother Road. The database, which will include photographs and contact information, is expected to go live in the spring. In the meantime, the Film and Music Office is busy getting … Continue reading Oklahoma wants to tout Route 66 for Hollywood
Five minutes of Route 66
Carter Liotta's short film, "Route 66," finished second in the video division of the First Persons Impressions Competition, based in Philadelphia. You can see the video by going here.
Movie-star sighting
Jaunted.com reports that "Men Who Stare at Goats," starring George Clooney, is currently filming a segment at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The campus is right on Route 66. WizbangPop.com reports that the dark comedy also stars Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. WENN reports that Spacey and Clooney were treated to … Continue reading Movie-star sighting
Tulsa art deco film airs tonight
If you live in or are traveling northeastern Oklahoma on Tuesday night, you may want to tune into KTUL-TV on Channel 8. That's when the station premieres Jack Frank's latest Tulsa historical film, "Tulsa Deco." Frank has produced two other acclaimed films about Tulsa's past, with much of the material coming from home movies or … Continue reading Tulsa art deco film airs tonight