this guy plays every instrument

He’s simply called goot

Across the Universe

The music of the Beatles is used to capture the heart of perhaps the most thought about decade in american history, the 60s. Combined with impeccable acting and singing, also done by the actors, and an incredibly artistic visual presentation, Across the Universe is one of the most creative and abitious movies i have ever seen.

In a venture such as this, a true Beatles fan would get worried that the music might be changed or treated disrespectfully. It couldn’t be further from the truth. The arrangements and song choice were executed so perfectly, that it only could have been done by a huge fan. The same is true for the actors singing performances. They really immersed themselves in the songs and it didn’t hurt to have cameos from Salma Hayek, comedian Eddie Izzard, Joe Cocker, and Bono whose performances were equally invigorating.

The visual creativity of the film is nearly unmatched. Several techniques were used to give a vision of not only the 60s as they progressed, but also the look and feel of the Beatles “periods”. Sock-hops to Blue Meanies; you get it all.

If you see this movie and are not moved, then I have to say that you have no heart and more importantly, no soul. This is the best movie I’ve seen all year and will be seeing it again as soon as i can. It was truly, in a word, beautiful.

HELLHOLE!

Have you seen “This is Spinal Tap”? If not, crawl out from under your proverbial rock and buy it. It will be one of the best purchases you ever make.

If you have seen it, then you must see “The Return of Spinal Tap”. It is not a sequel, but a concert with small updates of what the band has been up to since last seen. I is full of great music, hilarious lyrics, full versions of songs only partially heard in the movie, devilishly clever insights from the band and crew, and of course…STONEHENGE.

If ever a band went to 11 it is SPINAL TAP. Get all that you can.