There are so many  movies out there that are remakes or updates or that just rehash the same old plot over and over that it is refreshing when someone can put a new spin on a tired formula.  In this new romantic comedy, there is an original twist that I found intriguing. The premise of “Yesterday” is that a world-wide blackout, that only lasts twelve seconds, has somehow changed some small parts of history so that a few pop cultural phenomena  have completely disappeared from memory, or even existence! People not only don’t remember them, but there is no trace of them ever having been. The most well-known is The Beatles! Except for…  Enter Jack Malik (played winningly by Himesh Patel). Jack is a struggling songwriter, who has an accident at the exact same moment the blackout occured.  This causes him to incredibly be the only person (or so he thinks) who knows who the Beatles were, and who knows their songs.  This gives him the perfect opportunity to pursue his career, get rich and famous, and perhaps win the girl of his dreams – school teacher/ manager Ellie (Lily James). As you might expect, things don’t happen the way Jack is hoping they will.  Along the way, Jack hooks up with Ed Sheeran, who gives him advice on the song “Hey Jude,” and helps launch his career. One thing I loved was the riffing on all things Beatles; like why some of their album titles just wouldn’t work today, for example.  I loved this movie; but then again, I am a big Beatles fan. Their songs (especially some of the lyrics) really make you think.  MINOR SPOILER ALERT:  There will be an appearance by one of the Beatles.  I totally did not expect that.  As written by Richard Curtis (who also wrote “Love, Actually”) you know there is going to be a sweet, “happy” ending.  My advice:  Go see “Yesterday” tomorrow.