A few weeks ago, an Italian film crew dressed in superhero costumes was traveling down Route 66 for a twisted documentary called "Roast to Coast." The San Bernardino County Sun reported: The four, with cameras in hand, are asking anyone they encounter to either kiss or lick a 10-pound roast they are hauling on their … Continue reading When the going gets weird …
Category: Movies
Indie film being shot in Missouri, Oklahoma
A crew from Sleuth Productions in Brooklyn, N.Y., was in Webb City, Mo., on Thursday to shoot footage for an independent film, titled "Soft Rot." Route 66er Rod Harsh wrote in an e-mail: The first location was a 1915 U.S. Filling Station at Daugherty and Liberty Streets, one block off Old 66 that is owned … Continue reading Indie film being shot in Missouri, Oklahoma
“Mater and the Ghost Light”
Well, lookee here. Someone has posted the Pixar short, "Mater and the Ghost Light," from the "Cars" DVD. Route 66 author Michael Wallis, playing his role as the Sheriff of the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, has a prominent role. The Ghost Light, by the way, is inspired by the mysterious Spook Light … Continue reading “Mater and the Ghost Light”
R.I.P., Fillmore
On Sunday night, it was learned the comedian George Carlin died of heart failure at a Los Angeles hospital. Carlin is best-known for stand-up comedy that was biting and irreverent, yet revealed a love of the English language (even those famed "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television"). Carlin also was the voice of … Continue reading R.I.P., Fillmore
A view from across the pond
Here's an interesting view of Route 66 from Tony Collins of the Birmingham Mail in England. An excerpt: Interest began to grow following publication of a Route 66 book in the 1990s. But the scores of ordinary townsfolk dotted along its path are most indebted to 2006 animated movie Cars. In fact, my amazing two-week … Continue reading A view from across the pond
“Route 66” DVD maker sues porn producer
Roxbury Entertainment, the same folks that are re-releasing the original "Route 66" television show on DVD, has filed a federal lawsuit against Penthouse for using the words "Route 66" to market a pornographic film and DVD, reports Courthouse News Service. You can read all the -- ahem -- dirty details with a copy of the … Continue reading “Route 66” DVD maker sues porn producer
A glimpse of a 1948 road trip
Here's an explanation for this amazing YouTube video: In 1948, the Osborn family loaded up their vehicle and headed for West Virginia. Their starting point was Redlands, CA. The film was shot in 1948 with an 8mm movie camera. Back in those days, Route 66 was one of the major west-east routes, thus the theme … Continue reading A glimpse of a 1948 road trip
Route 66 artist setting up shop near Mother Road
Route 66 artist, researcher and author Jerry McClanahan announced he is moving from north Texas to the Mother Road community of Chandler, Okla. McClanahan holds considerable stature with roadies. In addition to being an accomplished painter of scenes from the Mother Road, he wrote the indispensable "Route 66: EZ Guide for Travelers" guidebook that combines … Continue reading Route 66 artist setting up shop near Mother Road
Upcoming book about Route 66 trip optioned for film
Michael Zadoorian has written a novel about a Route 66 trip, "The Leisure Seekers," that's not going to be published for almost another year, but it's already been optioned for film rights, says the Hollywood Reporter. The project, which has echoes of "The Bucket List" and "About Schmidt," revolves around an elderly couple who, to … Continue reading Upcoming book about Route 66 trip optioned for film
“Cars” sequel is confirmed; it will be in 3-D
Ending years of speculation, Disney-Pixar announced today that the sequel to the 2006 summer hit movie, "Cars," will be released in summer 2012. The movie prominently featured Route 66. And get this -- "Cars 2" will be released in 3-D format -- along with at least nine other Disney films over the next four years, … Continue reading “Cars” sequel is confirmed; it will be in 3-D