I know folks are lovin' the "Cars" soundtrack and Rascal Flatts' pretty good version of "Life Is a Highway." But it's worth remembering Tom Cochran's original from 1992, which is pretty swell, too. Here it is: UPDATE: Rascal Flatts' version for "Cars" can be seen here. And the link to the Cochran video has been … Continue reading “Life Is a Highway” — the original
Category: Movies
Confirmed: “Cars” DVD comes out Nov. 7
USA Today reports that the "Cars" DVD will be released Nov. 7, as previously rumored. The report also has some details about the DVD's extras: The disc includes an all-new short film Mater and the Ghostlight. A behind-the-scenes feature, Inspiration for Cars, tells how writer/director John Lasseter made the film, which already has grossed more … Continue reading Confirmed: “Cars” DVD comes out Nov. 7
Die-cast cars from the movie “Cars”
An EZBoard.com post has a reference page about die-cast cars from the "Cars" movie, including photos of rare ones, like the jazzed-up Radiator Springs version of Lightning McQueen. Check it out. (Hat tip to Pixar Planet for the news item.)
“Cars” used to publicize Arizona’s Route 66
Mickey News, a Web news site devoted to Disney, is using the movie "Cars" to publicize Arizona's Route 66 and does quite a good job of it. The news release seems tailored to British readers, as prices for trip packages are listed in British pounds, not dollars. That makes sense, as "Cars" opened in the … Continue reading “Cars” used to publicize Arizona’s Route 66
New book guides you to California movie scenes
"Hollywood Escapes," written by Harry Medved and Bruce Akiyama, guides movie buffs to old movie locations all over Southern California, reports the Hollywood Reporter. Incidentally, Medved has co-written some great movie books, like "The Golden Turkey Awards" and "The Fifty Worst Films of All Time (and How They Got That Way)." "Hollywood Escapes" includes directions … Continue reading New book guides you to California movie scenes
Q&A with “The Mother Road” director
Here's my e-mail question-and-answer session with Lauren Cardillo, director of "The Mother Road" documentary that airs on PBS-TV stations this month. In the film, Cardillo and her mother, Irene, take a full-length trip down Route 66 together. I contacted Lauren shortly after I watched an advanced copy of the film. Here are the questions and … Continue reading Q&A with “The Mother Road” director
Tough crowd
Brent Simon of Now Playing magazine reviewed "Route 66: The Ultimate DVD Collection," produced by Christopher Lewis and hosted by Michael Wallis. Simon wasn't terribly impressed, and gave the package a "C" grade overall. But the review describes extras in the DVDs that should be of interest to roadies: The supplemental extras include a photo … Continue reading Tough crowd
“The Mother Road” — a review
One thought kept crossing my mind while watching Lauren Cardillo's "The Mother Road," a PBS documentary about her and her mother's trip on Route 66. Lauren has one cool mom. How many moms do you know took their kids to a Bruce Springsteen concert? How many moms at Social Security age would have the endurance … Continue reading “The Mother Road” — a review
“Cars” moves to No. 2 in box-office grosses
During the weekend, "Cars" moved into the No. 2 slot this year in domestic box office receipts with a total of $234 million, according to Box Office Mojo. It edged out "X-Men: The Last Stand" for the runner-up spot. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is the runaway winner in the domestic box office … Continue reading “Cars” moves to No. 2 in box-office grosses
“Route 66” film to begin shooting this fall in Oklahoma
The OUDaily.com reports: A romantic comedy centering on the chance encounter between a Greek and a Native American will begin filming this fall in Oklahoma. The film, called “Route 66,” was written by Andrew Horton, the director of the Film and Video Studies program at OU. [...] The film is about Panos, a Greek soap … Continue reading “Route 66” film to begin shooting this fall in Oklahoma