Sandy and Danny, their names alone mean nothing, together they represent the film we all know and love that brought us ‘Summer Nights’ and ‘Greased Lightnin’. Grease is an infamous musical-play turned film, adapted and produced by Allan Carr, chartering the summertastic rock ‘n’ roll of the 1950s, centring on the highs and lows of a group of teenagers at high-school, Rydell High.

The film begins with two people having a summer romance, Sandy (Newton-John) an uptight, naïve, nerdy Australian girl and Danny (Travolta), a ‘jack-the-lad’ ‘T’ bird. After the opening credits which are amusing cartoons of the main characters we see the two well known groups of teenagers, the Pink Ladies and the ‘T’ Birds going back to school after summer vacation. The rest of the film centres mostly on the relationship of Sandy and Danny, the problems they face, and the ups and downs of their high school chums. The main characters and the unusual pairing of Sandy and Danny makes for comfortable viewing.

My favourite part of the film is the music, this film has such a brilliant soundtrack. If you have the chance to watch the film on DVD you get the added bonus of a songbook. However with a musical film you do find some parts unrealistic when they sing, why would a group of lads sing Summer Nights for example? Yet that aside the songs, mostly corny love songs are addictive and easy to pick up unfortunately will be in your head all day. Grease may not have had a lavish budget like films made today, but this 1978 film directed by Randal Kleiser still manages to have great audience appeal. Its’ scenes and costumes are basic and probably didn’t break the bank to produce but this all adds to the realism of the film.

I like the film and could watch it over and over again. This uplifting, audience grabbing film may be slightly cheesy but there is just so much to love about it, especially the soundtrack and dance moves! This gives it longevity making it such a great film that could be the best musical ever made.

Michael Jackson’s death ensured that costumes resembling the King of Pop will undoubtedly be a top choice for 2009 (buy your glittery gloves and moonwalking shoes early.) However, even prior to Michael’s death, the 80′s were gearing up to be a hot trend this Halloween.

Costume companies make decisions based on what’s popular in traditional fashion, and since the 80′s styles are popular this season, costumes with off-the-shoulder sweat shirts, legwarmers, bangle bracelets, hot pink and turquoise are available in an entire new costume line. 80′s rockers, pop stars, soap stars, whatever your favorite look of the 80′s was, chances are there’s a costume available for it this year.

Here are some great 80′s Halloween costume ideas from Costume Cauldron. This Adult Madonna look-a-like costume will make you feel all shiny and new when you wear it for the first time! The costume is a white bodiced dress with a long lace train. The costume comes with the vail and the glovettes.

For this Michael Jackson costume, you’ll be showin’ how funky strong is your fight in this jammin’ jacket. This costume features a black Nehru jacket with gold trim and gold buttons.

And for this last 80′s suggestion, you’ll be ready to party hardy in the retro Rock God costume which includes: a knit shirt with guitar screen-print and fringe trim, stretch velvet pants, vinyl belt, brown fringe boot tops, scarf and headband. Don’t forget to add a Rock Star or Mullet wig to complete this totally awesome costume!

With many other options available, you’ll surely be a hit at any Halloween party with an 80′s inspired costume.