The open road beckons. The feel of the asphalt under the tires, the hum of the engine, the promise of some new adventure around the next bend.
But with gas prices topping $3 a gallon, who can afford a road trip this summer?
Luckily, the UW-Cinematheque is stepping in with its latest summer film series, a salute to the American road movie. And you won’t have to pay for gas, or a motel room for the night, or even those high-carb cheese puffs you like to munch on while you’re driving.