Restored version of “The Outsiders” film to be screened at Circle Cinema in Tulsa on Sept. 26, 29

The Circle Cinema of Tulsa, in partnership with The Outsiders House Museum in town, will show a newly restored cut of "The Outsiders Complete Novel" -- a final version of Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic book -- on 2 p.m. Sept. 26 and 7 p.m. Sept. 29. The Circle Cinema, along … Continue reading Restored version of “The Outsiders” film to be screened at Circle Cinema in Tulsa on Sept. 26, 29

Data indicates surge of business at drive-in theaters may persist

Many drive-in theaters did a booming business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly because it was the only safe or open entertainment venue for people to watch movies and, in some cases, go to concerts. According to a story from CNN Business, the good times for the drive-ins may not be over: Last … Continue reading Data indicates surge of business at drive-in theaters may persist

Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa to mark 70th year with “The Outsiders” screening

The Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa will celebrate its 70th anniversary this weekend with special screenings of "The Outsiders," part of which was shot at the historic Route 66 theater. The 1983 movie, based on the classic novel by Tulsa-area resident S.E. Hinton, will be shown Friday, Saturday and Sunday, reported the Tulsa World. … Continue reading Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa to mark 70th year with “The Outsiders” screening

Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield put up for sale for $420,000

The historic Skyview Drive-In theater along Route 66 in Litchfield, Illinois, has been placed on the market for $420,000. The property is listed with the Barber Murphy Group of Shiloh, Illinois. The theater accommodates up to 700 vehicles. Drive-ins suddenly became more profitable during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release posted on the … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield put up for sale for $420,000

Owner of Outsiders House in Tulsa plans a second museum

The owner of The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa is planning a second museum at an undisclosed location to hold items related to "The Outsiders" novelist S.E. Hinton. Danny Boy O'Connor, a member of the House of Pain hip-hop group who was deeply influenced by the book and film, purchased the ramshackle north Tulsa house … Continue reading Owner of Outsiders House in Tulsa plans a second museum

1985’s “Route 66” film being shown online on Queen’s Film Theatre

If you have a couple of hours to kill this weekend, I strongly recommend you watch John T. Davis' 1985 documentary film "Route 66," which can be played on the Queen's Film Theatre IPlayer through Sunday. The description of the film: John T. Davis' Route 66 is an epic road film chronicling the history and … Continue reading 1985’s “Route 66” film being shown online on Queen’s Film Theatre

Savior of “The Outsiders” House in Tulsa rescues 11th Street Cleaners neon sign

The savior of the house used in "The Outsiders" film in Tulsa recently purchased the 11th Street Cleaners neon sign that once stood along Route 66 downtown. Danny Boy O'Connor, a member of the now-defunct House of Pain rap group and owner of The Outsiders House Museum, apparently procured the sign from a store in … Continue reading Savior of “The Outsiders” House in Tulsa rescues 11th Street Cleaners neon sign

Cars Land at Disney California Adventure plans to reopen on April 30

Disney California Adventure, which includes the Route 66-inspired Cars Land attraction, will reopen April 30 after being closed for more than a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The news is another sign the U.S. is flattening the number of cases of the potentially fatal virus due to mass-vaccination efforts. Disney Parks made the announcement … Continue reading Cars Land at Disney California Adventure plans to reopen on April 30

Historic Eagle Rock theater in Los Angeles to reopen, along with new video store

The historic Eagle Theatre in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles eventually will reopen with an attached video store after fundraising efforts for the project are completed. The Vidiots Foundation is raising money for the theater's refurbishment. Vidiots also will open a store there with 50,000 DVDs and Blu-ray discs for rent. KABC-TV in … Continue reading Historic Eagle Rock theater in Los Angeles to reopen, along with new video store

“Cars” has three of the nine most popular Pixar songs on Spotify, including No. 1

The Route 66-inspired Pixar animated film "Cars" from 2006 has three of the studio's nine most-streamed songs on Spotify, including numero uno. Screen Rant took a closer look at Pixar's most popular songs on the streaming service. From the "Cars" movie, coming in at No. 7 is the mournful "Our Town," with more than 10 … Continue reading “Cars” has three of the nine most popular Pixar songs on Spotify, including No. 1