Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles -- Broadway Review

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles is an amazing show with great music that is fun for kids of all ages. This is not your traditional Broadway show, but it is definitely something worth taking note of. The four musicians who play the band and exceptionally talented and do an amazing job of keeping the audience entertained for a two hour show. Although there is not "real story", the show follows the Beatles and their music from their invasion of the US thru to the 70s. If you are a fan of the Beatles, or have children who have never heard the Beatles this is a great introduction to the band. Rain is an "interactive" concert like show where you are encouraged to sing along with the songs, and the band even gets the audience up on their feet several times throughout the show. It is one of those shows where no matter where you're from or how old/young you are you will definitely enjoy the experience. If you are in NY or in one of the cities where the tour is going I would recommend checking out the show. It s a different way of spending a night out on the town, but every bit just as fun.

Favorite Forgotten Films by Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson is a unique filmmaker who is primarily known for his later films, but it is his earlier films that I find to be some of his better flicks.

#3: 1992 brought about the release of Dead Alive, a campie horror comedy film that I have always considered one of my favorite films.

#2: In 1989 a very disturbing film was released call Meet the Feebles.  This flick was the second feature length film Jackson directed.  Although it is not a widely known film it is one that you will never forget once you see it.

#1: The Frighteners hit theaters in 1996 and terrified me.  15 years later and I can still remember the movie poster of the of the monster pushing its way through a white canvas.  It was not just the poster that scared me as a 10 yr old horror fan, but the idea that when it was our time to die that we might have a number etched into our forehead.  Personally I find this to be the best picture he made.

I feel that these early films are far too often forgotten and they shouldn't be.  If you haven't seen these films I recommend checking them out.