A Must See/Hear Extravaganza: Across The Universe 
“Across The Universe” is the most innovative, creative and groundbreaking musical film to come along in a generation.
This original and powerful movie musical is the brainchild of renowned director Julie Taymor (Frida, Titus, and the Broadway hit “The Lion King”) and writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais (The Commitments).
A love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s Vietnam anti-war protest, youth exploration and rock ‘n roll, the film moves from the dockyards of Liverpool to the bohemian culture of Greenwich Village, from the riot-torn streets of Detroit to the killing fields of Vietnam.
Star-crossed lovers, Jude (Jim Sturgess) and Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), along with their group of musical friends, are swept up into the emerging anti-war counterculture, with “Dr. Robert” (Bono) and “Mr. Kite” (Eddie Izzard) as their guides. Tumultuous forces outside their control ultimately tear the young lovers apart, forcing Jude and Lucy — against all odds — to find their own way back to each other.
The film features musical numbers adapted from songs by the Beatles — particularly from the band’s psychedelic period.
Across The Universe is a feast for the senses, a timely film for the current culture, and a visual sensation that is sure to garner accolades and awards in the months to come.
The film opened to limited release September 14th, with wide release on September 21st. Don’t miss this one!
Songs featured in the film
(listed in sequence first heard in the film)
“Girl” Performed by Jim Sturgess (cast member)
“Helter Skelter” Performed by Dana Fuchs (cast member)
“Hold Me Tight” Performed by Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood, Lisa Hogg (cast members)
“All My Loving” Performed by Jim Sturgess (cast members)
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” Performed by T. V. Carpio (cast member)
“With a Little Help from My Friends” Performed by Joe Anderson, Jim Sturgess & “Dorm Buddies” (cast members)
“It Won’t Be Long” Performed by Evan Rachel Wood (cast member)
“I’ve Just Seen a Face” Performed by Jim Sturgess (cast member)
“Let It Be” Performed by Carol Woods, Timothy T. Mitchum (cast members)
“Come Together” Performed by Joe Cocker, Martin Luther (cast members)
“Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?” Performed by Dana Fuchs (cast member)
“If I Fell” Performed by Evan Rachel Wood (cast member)
“I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” Performed by Joe Anderson (cast member)
“Dear Prudence” Performed by Dana Fuchs, Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood, T. V. Carpio (cast members)
“Flying” Performed by The Secret Machines (not cast members)
“Blue Jay Way” Performed by The Secret Machines (not cast members)
“I Am the Walrus” Performed by Bono (cast member) and the Secret Machines (not cast members)
“Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” Performed by Eddie Izzard (cast member)
“Because” Performed by Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, T. V. Carpio, Martin Luther (cast members)
“Something” Performed by Jim Sturgess (cast member)
“Oh Darling” Performed by Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther (cast members)
“Strawberry Fields Forever” Performed by Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson (cast members)
“Revolution” Performed by Jim Sturgess (cast members)
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” Performed by Martin Luther (cast member)
“Happiness is a Warm Gun” Performed by Joe Anderson (cast member)
“Blackbird” Performed by Evan Rachel Wood (cast member)
“Hey Jude” Performed by Joe Anderson (cast member)
“Don’t Let Me Down” Performed by Dana Fuchs (cast member)
“All You Need is Love” Performed by Jim Sturgess, Dana Fuchs (cast members)
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” Performed by Bono (this song plays over the end credits)