John Beifuss
Film Critic and Reporter at The Commercial Appeal
Film critic, reporter for the Memphis daily newspaper, The Commercial Appeal. Earned first writing paycheck from Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine.
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1 week ago |
clarionledger.com | John Beifuss
Robert Mugge's new film "Deep Roots: The Art and Music of Bill Steber and Friends" premieres in Memphis during Blues Music Awards week. The free premiere takes place May 7 at Blues City Cafe on Beale Street.
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2 weeks ago |
commercialappeal.com | John Beifuss
Graceland is launching a "Private Presley" tour focusing on Elvis Presley's military service. The tour will run from May 23-26 and feature stories and artifacts related to Elvis' time in the Army. Elvis Presley spent two years in the Army. He was inducted on March 24, 1958, and he was discharged from active duty on March 5, 1960. He did not record any new music or make any movies while in the Army. Yet those two years of service loom large in the Elvis legend.
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4 weeks ago |
commercialappeal.com | John Beifuss |Bob Mehr
Wink Martindale, a broadcasting legend with a 70+ year career, died on April 15 at 91. He achieved national fame hosting game shows like "Tic-Tac-Dough" and "Gambit."Martindale maintained his passion for radio, working on syndicated programs even in his later years. Square-jawed, fresh-faced and well-coiffed, with a sunbeam smile to match his sunny disposition, Wink Martindale was a fixture of American broadcasting during a career that spanned more than 70 years.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | John Beifuss
As District Attorney of Shelby County, Steve Mulroy works "to enhance public safety" and "ensure equal justice for all," according to the website for his office. But Mulroy's interest in safety and justice long precedes his 2022 election to the county's top law enforcement office.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | John Beifuss
The pollen is here, the Redbirds are at bat, the azaleas are on their way, and spring has sprung in Memphis. Pretty weather makes for restless feet. So here are a some suggestions for spring activities — a lucky seven ideas for things to do and see in Memphis. Some of these events are imminent, some ongoing, but all are sure to put some spring in your step — and maybe (as in the case of the Bayard Rustin exhibit) add some bounce to your brain, too.
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New movies in Memphis opening 5/16: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES (I'll be there); acclaimed doc SECRET MALL APARTMENT (also screens 5/15 at Crosstown); HURRY UP TOMORROW (thriller with Jenna Ortega and The Weeknd); THE RUSE (mystery with Veronica Cartwright); NARIVETTA (India).
Tough guys: Ernest Borgnine, Lee Marvin, THE STRANGER WORE A GUN (1953). https://t.co/wGj3c0xGOW
Great actress, Candy Clark - nice small role in a great movie. RIP James Foley. AT CLOSE RANGE (1986). https://t.co/U2GDbCaR0Q
