It's kind of an odd story out of Springfield, Mo., but here it is, straight from the Associated Press. And, no, they're not devil worshippers, as one of the men is a preacher.
“Cars” news roundup for June 6
Updated at 9 p.m. CST A few more reviews of "Cars" before its wide release on Friday: Michael Rechtshaffen of the Reuters news service called it "a thoroughly pleasant trip." John Hazleton of ScreenDaily.com called "Cars" "exquisitely crafted and warmly emotional." The Critics Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes was scoring "Cars" at a very high 89 … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 6
Photos from the Munger Moss Motel celebration
Pat Bremer of the Road Trip Memories site has links to a bunch of photos he took from the weekend 35th anniversary celebration of Bob and Ramona Lehman owning the historic Munger Moss Motel on Route 66 in Lebanon, Mo. Here's the photos links page. He says he'll post more from the event throughout the … Continue reading Photos from the Munger Moss Motel celebration
“Cars” news roundup for June 5
Updated at 12:50 p.m. CST We've got a few more reviews of "Cars" being posted, some that are a bit mixed: Here's a mixed review from Austin360.com. Variety magazine weighs in with another mixed one. Mypetrock at the Growing Moss blog liked it, but he thinks it's a bit talky for children under 10. Ain't … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 5
Strafford, Mo., needs volunteers for its festival
If you live relatively close to the Springfield, Mo., area, the nearby Route 66 town of Strafford is seeking volunteers for its Route 66 Day celebration. The next planning session will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, according to the Springfield News-Leader.
Oklahoma premiere of “Cars”
I attended the Oklahoma premiere of "Cars" on Saturday in Oklahoma City. It was a fundraiser for the Oklahoma Library Association's Endowment fund, and it was a big success. The massive big screen at Harkins Theatres in Bricktown was sold out. Simply put, "Cars" was magnificent. I'm not going to provide you too many details, … Continue reading Oklahoma premiere of “Cars”
Painted Desert Inn reopens
The Painted Desert Inn, which was built in the 1920s amid what is now the Petrified Forest National Park, reopened on Memorial Day weekend, reports the Arizona Daily Star. Here's the news release from the National Park Service about it. It's no longer used for lodging, but as a museum. Fixing up the place … Continue reading Painted Desert Inn reopens
Scotty’s Route 66 Restaurant celebrates its induction
Scotty's Route 66 Restaurant in Hamel, Ill., was inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame. So it celebrated Saturday with fried chicken, burgers and beer, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. Here's something I would have liked to have seen: Four signs of past restaurants in the building were the centerpieces for the party in … Continue reading Scotty’s Route 66 Restaurant celebrates its induction
“Cars” movie news roundup
The reports about "Cars," which opens in moviehouses Friday, are coming in hot 'n' heavy: The Tulsa World interviewed local resident Michael Wallis about his Sheriff part in "Cars" and the making of the film. The Los Angeles Daily News reports on the challenges of making "Cars." The Toronto Sun interviewed "Cars" director John Lasseter … Continue reading “Cars” movie news roundup
Couple to drive cross-country in a Model A
Inspired by the song "Route 66," Roy and Anna Williams of Florence, Ky., are planning a 4,400-mile road trip across the country in a 1929 yellow Ford Model A, reports the Cincinnati Inquirer. The story's a little vague on whether the couple is planning to drive Route 66 much on their trip to the West … Continue reading Couple to drive cross-country in a Model A