"Driver's Ed Mutiny," an indie comedy movie that takes place partly on Route 66, now is available on DVD or by streaming online. Here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/Op7sfZ66LYE As you can see from the trailer and the production photos, the film included Cadillac Ranch, Pops, Oatman Road, Oatman, Galaxy Diner in Flagstaff, Cool Springs Camp, Wigwam Motel, … Continue reading “Driver’s Ed Mutiny” now on DVD or streaming online
Category: Road trips
“I’m chained to the highway …”
This is a video about Route 66 in the desert of Southern California, particularly in the Victorville area. You'll see some footage at Emma Jean's Hollandburger in Victorville. https://youtu.be/iXL5v--_imo Music is by Chris Rea.
Zillions of Route 66 photos in two minutes
This clip serves as an impressive demonstration of Pummelvision, which turns still photos into fast-paced videos. https://vimeo.com/26975112 Here's another example: https://vimeo.com/26973119 The next time you shoot 2,000 images on your next Route 66 trip, you know what to do.
State honors Arizona Route 66 passport program
The Arizona Route 66 passport program received the prestigious Governor's Tourism Award during the Governor's Conference on Tourism earlier this month in Phoenix, reported the Williams-Grand Canyon News. The Arizona Historic Route 66 Passport, spearheaded by the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona (Association) on behalf of the Route 66 communities, received the distinguished Cooperative … Continue reading State honors Arizona Route 66 passport program
A real Route 66 for Chevy’s Route 66 campaign
A few weeks ago, we told you about Chevrolet's video contest for a new ad that will air during the Super Bowl. Budding videographers can use any location, as long as it evokes the "spirit" of Route 66. Dakota Snider and Hunter Workman's entry apparently has upped the ante. How better to evoke the spirit of … Continue reading A real Route 66 for Chevy’s Route 66 campaign
Book review: “Route 66 Adventure Handbook”
You can't accuse Drew Knowles of resting on his laurels with the fourth, "turbocharged" edition of his "Route 66 Adventure Handbook" (456 pages, $19.95, softcover, Santa Monica Press, e-book available). In fact, so many good changes have been made since Knowles published his first volume in 2002, you could argue that the book has become … Continue reading Book review: “Route 66 Adventure Handbook”
Chevrolet uses Route 66 for inspiration in video contest
Chevrolet wants a video to air during next year's Super Bowl. It's asking budding filmmakers to submit their ideas for that ad, and it wants Route 66 as the key inspiration: You can view the main film for the campaign here. Here are the rules for submitting the ad: Round one Write a script for … Continue reading Chevrolet uses Route 66 for inspiration in video contest
A road trip by the seat of their pants
I'll let the description of this in-production film speak for itself: Three strapping lads from Cleveland make it their quest to venture out into the barren wilderness along the Historic Route 66 armed with food, water, a 1979 Duster and a thirty dollar BB gun. To donate to the cause, contact the guys at route66orbust@gmail.com. … Continue reading A road trip by the seat of their pants
A royal tour on the Mother Road?
Britain's Prince William and his new wife Catherine are set to visit Southern California next month, bringing speculation on where the royal couple will go, reports The Australian newspaper. The couple announced last week they planned to visit "Los Angeles and surrounding areas" after a seven-city tour of Canada. Visits with soccer star David Beckham … Continue reading A royal tour on the Mother Road?
A little of the Land of Lincoln
Here's a fast-paced photographic look down Route 66 in Illinois, courtesy of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. https://youtu.be/hgWeEz269yw