I just realized that I never shared my addiction to the movie “Across The Universe.”
Yes, Eddie Izzard reminded me of the movie… and I’ve already watched it over 50 times!
It’s kind of my “default movie” at the studio. On those days when there’s nothing good on TV,
and I don’t know which movie to watch… this is the one I grab the most!

“Across The Universe” came out in 2007 with a creative take on the Vietnam War.
Director Julie Taymor is one my favorites… the most creative & innovative director of today.
She combined the classic hits of The Beatles with memorable plot, characters & visuals.
She’s also the one responsible for “The Lion King: The Musical”… also brilliant!!!

Imagine a mesmerizing soundtrack of all your favorite Beatles songs, worked into a
beautiful storyline that take our main characters Jude, Max & Lucy through the days
surrounding the Vietnam War. With visually stunning images and haunting renditions
of the classic Beatles songs, this movie musical is a brilliant piece of film on all levels.
I love it. And I would recommend it to everyone!

With Jude, Lucy and Max protesting the Vietnam War at a big rally,
before reality sets in and the war hits a little too close to home…

With Prudence, and her rendition of “I Want To Hold Your Hand”…

And my favorite scene… Jude’s take on “Strawberry Fields Forever”…

With special guest star cameos by such stars as Bono, Selma Hayek, Joe Cocker…

and of course… British comedian Eddie Izzard.

But as with any good Hollywood musical… in the end, “All You Need Is Love.”