A YouTube poster who calls himself/herself "Route 66 Tour" has posted the first segment of what appears to be well-produced documentary series about Route 66: I'm not 100 percent positive, but I think the segment comes from this five-DVD box set, titled "Route 66: The Marathon Tour."
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This is short notice …
... but Shellee Graham will have a screening of her documentary "Built for Speed: The Coral Court Motel" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History at 717-719 Manvel, aka Route 66, in Chandler, Okla. The Coral Court Motel was an exquisite art deco business on Route 66 in Marlborough, Mo., … Continue reading This is short notice …
“My Blueberry Nights” being released in February
Wong Kar Wai's film, "My Blueberry Nights," is set to be released in Canada on Feb. 13, according to the Empire Movies site. Most movies are released wide in North America on the same date, so I'm assuming the film will open in the United States the same week. I'm unable to verify this, however. … Continue reading “My Blueberry Nights” being released in February
A visit to 4 Women on the Route
It was nearly a year ago when I went to 4 Women on the Route's event to show off the boom truck that was the inspiration for Mater in the movie "Cars" and fledgling Route 66 visitors center at Front and Main streets in Galena, Kan. I'd driven by the 4 Women on the Route's … Continue reading A visit to 4 Women on the Route
Coral Court film trailer
Someone has posted the trailer for the award-winning documentary "Built for Speed: The Coral Court Motel," which tells the history of the greatly missed Coral Court Motel on Route 66 in the St. Louis suburb of Malborough, Mo. The film was directed by Bill Boll and Shellee Graham. I don't think the film is on … Continue reading Coral Court film trailer
“Cars Land” will be part of Disney park
Walt Disney Co. announced Wednesday it is planning a major revamp of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., including a "Cars Land" inspired by last summer's "Cars" movie. Here are the details about Cars Land: The expansion will culminate with an entirely new, 12-acre addition: Cars Land, immersing guests into a world inspired by the hit Disney/Pixar … Continue reading “Cars Land” will be part of Disney park
Will there be a “Cars” sequel?
I and some other bloggers have noticed a plethora of rumors that Disney/Pixar will make a sequel to its 2006 summer hit, "Cars." So I thought I'd e-mail Michael Wallis, who supplied the voice at the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in the animated film, and ask whether he's heard anything about a "Cars 2." He … Continue reading Will there be a “Cars” sequel?
Peter Fonda’s gear from “Easy Rider” will be auctioned
Actor Peter Fonda is auctioning some of the props he used during the filming of the famed 1969 movie, "Easy Rider," according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Part of the film was shot on Route 66. Among the props is the flag on the back of his "Captain America" jacket that Fonda wore while motorcycling … Continue reading Peter Fonda’s gear from “Easy Rider” will be auctioned
Short film is shot in Amboy
Filmmaker Darryl Kinson produced a 22-minute short film, "The Caretaker," that was shot entirely at Roy's on Route 66 in Amboy, Calif. You can see the trailer for the film here, which is described as a thriller shot for $3,000 over a couple weekends at Roy's. Longtime roadies will readily recognize many parts of Roy's … Continue reading Short film is shot in Amboy
Les Paul’s Route 66 accident changed pop music
Here's something I didn't know -- if it wasn't for a car accident on Route 66 near Davenport, Okla., in 1948, Les Paul might have never come up with the inventions that changed pop music. According to the Daily Oklahoman: The injuries he suffered nearly ended his career and put him flat on his back … Continue reading Les Paul’s Route 66 accident changed pop music