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  • Sci-fi needn't require blockbuster budget
    "Avatar," "Star Trek," "District 9" -- the most familiar science-fiction movies of the past year have raised the bar for technical accomplishment, from their galaxy-spanning spacecraft to their computer-generated monsters. But science fiction is a genre of ideas more than effects, which is why clever filmmakers with limited resources continue to pursue strange visions of alternate worlds.

  • Film Review: Hal Holbrook shines in 'That Evening Sun'
    A tough, thought-provoking movie that could be described as a sort of Southern Gothic "Gran Torino," "That Evening Sun" was in danger of being overlooked after its successful festival run last year, which included a win for Best Narrative Feature at October's Indie Memphis Film Festival.

  • People: Penn helping in post-quake Haiti
    Look closely at the foreigners buzzing around a hospital tent above one of Haiti's biggest earthquake-refugee camps and a face stands out: There, carrying the box of supplies, that's Sean Penn.

  • Movie Review: 'The Ghost Writer' an old-style intelligent thriller
    The body that washes up on shore at the start of "The Ghost Writer" is not the first of many, which may surprise moviegoers accustomed to the bloodshed and chaos that characterize the modern so-called thriller. But Roman But Polanski, like Hitchcock, is better described as a master of suspense than of shock.

  • MidSouthCon is a feast for fans of fantasy, sci-fi, horror
    The 28th MidSouthCon — an annual gathering of science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic book, anime and gaming aficionados — begins today and continues through Sunday at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center in Olive Branch. The convention — or "con," in fan lingo — is expected to attract up to 1,200 people from throughout the South and Midwest. "In some ways, it's a three-day costume party," said marketing coordinator Carlin Stuart.

  • 'Star Wars in Concert' comes to FedExForum
    Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday (March 13) for “Star Wars in Concert,” a multimedia event inspired by George Lucas’ space blockbusters. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 18 at FedExForum. Narrated in person by Anthony Daniels, the actor who portrayed the “protocol droid” C-3PO in the “Star Wars” movies, the event will feature a symphony orchestra and chorus performing music by composer John Williams from all six films.

  • Film Review: 'Out of My League' is way out in terms of good romantic comedy
    "She's Out of My League" isn't bad enough to be a career killer, but the fact that this "frank" gross-out (don't ask about the grooming sequence) with delusions of thoughtfulness will live forever in Spike TV/USA Network limbo alongside "The New Guy" with DJ Qualls and "Corky Romano" with Chris Kattan isn't likely to boost star Jay Baruchel's curriculum vitae.

  • Movie Review: Pleasant 'Wedding' coasts along on likable characters
    "Our Family Wedding" is a modest culture-clash ensemble comedy that distinguishes itself from the formula pack by protecting the integrity of its story and treating its characters with respect. These are qualities that distinguish the work of director Rick Famuyiwa.

  • Movie Capsules: Now showing
    Capsule descriptions and starred mini-reviews by The Commercial Appeal movie writer John Beifuss.

  • And the Oscar winners are: 13 beat Beifuss
    According to a press release from Mednikow Jewelers in Memphis, Leigh Anne Tuohy, the real-life mom of "The Blind Side," complemented her Oscar-night gown of black lace-with-champagne underlay by wearing "a pair of 18-karat rose gold and oval rock crystal French wire earrings by Pomellato ... with a coordinating Rebecca necklace of 41 square-set faceted rock crystals designed by Alessandro Testi." I forgot to even wear my lucky Three Stooges watch.

  • Commentary: The two sides of race at the Oscars
    What does it mean that a virtually all-black movie made the final cut of 10 for the best picture Oscar this year and would surely have made the traditional cut of five? “Precious’’ has no white stars. Its nominated director and screenwriter are black, as is the author of its source material (in case you haven’t heard, it’s “based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’’). The movie tells the story of an overweight, illiterate teenager, pregnant with her second child (both of which are her missing father’s). It’s grim and, up to a point, sad.

  • Bullock wins best actress Oscar for portraying Memphian Tuohy in 'Blind Side'
    Sandra Bullock paid her dues in Hollywood for more than 20 years. She was rewarded Sunday, winning the Best Actress Oscar for playing Leigh Anne Tuohy, a tough white Memphian who adopted a black child in “The Blind Side.” Bullock had repeatedly said she didn’t think she was going to win, although the 45-year-old actress was a heavy favorite. “Did I really earn this, or did I just wear y’all down?” she said after accepting the golden statue from Sean Penn.

  • Beat Beifuss at the Oscars: Will this critic be thrashed?
    If front-runner Sandra Bullock wins the Oscar tonight for Best Actress, as expected, will she be the first performer in Academy Awards history to be rewarded for portraying a Memphian? That seems to be the case, according to local Academy expert Charlie Lambert, a cinephile who has seen each of the 1,214 movies that has been nominated for one of the "big six" Oscars since the "Academy Awards of Merit" first were presented in 1929.

  • Oscar night: 'Blind Side' role suits Memphis actress well
    A lot of Memphis women have a rooting interest in "The Blind Side," which tonight vies for Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actress.

  • 'Elvis,' again: Hit made-for-TV biopic now out on eagerly awaited DVD
    Long-sought by fans, "Elvis", the first movie about the king of rock, made its overdue DVD debut Tuesday, on the Shout! Factory label. The sympathetic ABC made-for-TV movie became one of the highest-rated films ever when it aired on Feb. 11, 1979, less than 18 months after the singer's shocking death at the age of 42. The disc (list-priced at $19.98) offers the full 148-minute "theatrical" version, and includes a commentary track.

  • Filmmaker Spike Lee to speak at University of Memphis
    Producer, director, writer, actor and provocateur Spike Lee will give a free public talk on the image of black America and the politics of film and media at 7:30 p.m. March 17 in the Michael D. Rose Theatre at the University of Memphis. Lee’s Oscar-aftermath talk is perfectly timed for a movie season that has seen much debate about the portrayal of black characters in three of this year’s Best Picture nominees, “The Blind Side,” “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” and “District 9.”

  • Movie Capsules: Now showing
    Capsule descriptions and starred mini-reviews by The Commercial Appeal movie writer John Beifuss.

  • Movie Review: 'The White Ribbon' a tale of innocence lost on eve of war
    A tale of "strange events" set in a small German village on the eve of the First World War, "The White Ribbon" — a nominee for this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film — is a typically engrossing mystery — or should that be anti-mystery? — from Austrian writer-director Michael Haneke.

Something Good in Memphis

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  • "Parking Lot Man" at Schnucks on Union is Something Good!
    This man helps elderly people to their car, makes sure that women get to their cars safely and helps people get out of that crazy lot! Thank you Schnucks Man! Nominated Anonymously.
  • Pastor Walter and Rev. Wilma Peggs and their congregation at Fullview are Something Good!
    On February 27th over 330 members of Fullview Missionary Baptist Church and Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School conducted a “Freedom Ride” by performing community service and giving over $5,000 to local charities. Pastor Walter and Rev....
  • Annie Hulett is making a difference for Memphis!
    Annie Hulett is Something Good in Memphis. "I might be a little biased, but I would like to nominate my wife, Annie Hulett. Annie is a social worker for the state of Tennessee and she’s making a huge difference everyday in the lives of the children...
  • The Women of the Junior League of Memphis are Something Good!!
    The women of the Junior League of Memphis are truly Something Good in Memphis. They work hard to make this a better community. "The Junior League of Memphis has started, coordinated, or contributed to many of Memphis' most worthwhile organizations....
  • Claire Ryan responds to Forbes
    Claire Ryan has been recognized as Something Good in Memphis a couple of times already.  On Friday she sent me a copy of the letter that she sent to Steve Forbes about why she feels that Memphis is certainly not miserable.  She gave me the...
  • Agnes Pokrandt teaches leadership in Memphis
    In a search to find someone to help the inner-core of our organization to flourish, we found Agnes Pokrandt. Agnes is a unique and creative woman that finds an opportunity in every situation to produce positive results. For the past year, I have...
  • Mayor AC Wharton speaks up for Memphis!
    Some of you might have recently read Mayor Wharton's "An Open Letter to Steve Forbes" that is making the rounds online.  Within 3 minutes I got it in a couple of emails from members of our department at work.  These are a few of the things...
  • Officer Dodger is a canine making Memphis safer
    "I just read an article in The Commercial Appeal ( link ) about Dodger, the canine officer of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and I knew that he should be recognized as Something Good in Memphis.  Along with Detective Troy Simmons, Dodger...
  • Amber Reed, Miss Memphis Princess, is Something Good!
    Amber Reed is truly Something Good in Memphis. "Amber Reed, who was crowned Miss Memphis Princess in November, is one of the young people who shows all of us that the future of our city is in good hands. Her pageant platform is Raising Awareness of...
  • The Le Bonheur medical mission to Haiti is Something Good in Memphis!
    2 weeks ago a group of doctors and staff from Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center went to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to care for children affected by the recent earthquake.  The members of this team are truly something special and they are...
  • Jenna Bostick helps protect Memphis' animals
    "Jenna has a passion for helping abused and neglected animals in the Memphis area. She is dedicated to making sure that animal cruelty in our shelters is eliminated and spotlighting shelters who are in dire need. She has an awesome website that gives...
  • Melissa Wolowicz cares for her friends and her community
    Melissa Wolowicz is Something Good in Memphis! Scotta Allen writes, "I have never met anyone who is as supportive of her friends and community as Melissa Wolowicz. She is helping make Memphis a better place, and I am a better person for knowing...
  • Marlon Brown is constantly helping those in need
    "Marlon "Big Dog" Brown officially works for SOS(Service Over Self) but is constantly in the Binghamton and Orange Mound neighborhoods helping those in need. Marlon would, and has, given the clothes off of his back and the furniture from his home for...
  • Monty Shane Johnson, incredible artist and local volunteer
    "Monty Shane is an incredible photographer. He creates works of art that are original, haunting, and one-of-a-kind. I personally can spot a Monty Shane photograph from across the room. Additionally, Monty is also committed to his community. He helps...
  • Gloria Watkins is making Memphis better for children
    Gloria Watkins is Something Good in Memphis for the work that she is doing to better the lives of the youth in our community. "Mrs. Watkins is the new director at McFarland Community Center. Since Mrs. Watkins has been at McFarland she has been...
  • Dave Lindstrom helps all over town
    Dave Lindstrom is Something Good in Memphis. "I met Dave Lindstrom while volunteering at WYPL. In addition to reading there several times a week for the on-air programs, Dave is involved in volunteer activities at the YMCA and serves on their board...
  • Amber Reed is a student making a difference
    Amber Reed is Something Good in Memphis. "As only an 8th grader at FACS, Amber is out trying to work hard for the community and especially the elderly by working on creating an Adopt a Senior program. In just weeks she has put together Project:...
  • Joey McDaniel is a great friend
    Joey McDaniel is Something Good in Memphis. "Joey McDaniel never hesitates to go out of his way for a friend. When my family was sick, not only did he call to check on us - he offered to do a drugstore run and brought soup and cupcakes to our...
  • Nathan Harmeier goes Above and Beyond for Memphis
    Nathan Harmeier is definitely Something Good in Memphis. "Nathan always thinks of other first. He is the owner of Above and Beyond Electric. The name speaks for itself. He is always going Above and Beyond for his customer. His main reason for going...
  • Zac Carpenter moves as Memphis moves
    Zac Carpenter is Something Good in Memphis. "He has his hands in everything. He volunteered for Mayor Wharton's campaign, he spends time at the P&J Center, and is just a tireless cheerleader for the city. He moves as Memphis moves." Nominated by...
  • Valerie June adds to our sonic texture
    "Valerie June is Something Good in Memphis. Not only does Val add to the great mix of Memphis's sonic texture, she is a shining example of how to treat people kindly and fairly." Nominated by Jes Crownover.
  • Deanie Parker great for Memphis music
    "A great lady and a long time friend who maintained the Stax light." Nominated by Patrick Montier.   Deanie Parker was nominated earlier as Something Good in Memphis and was featured in the Commercial Appeal ( link ).   ...
  • Regenia Dowell works for our school children
    Regenia Dowell is Something Good in Memphis. She is doing a great job as the Memphis Council Parent Teacher Association Treasurer, and she is really helping the children all over the city. Her job is so important to the future of our city. She is...
  • Wendy Garrison is Something Good in Memphis
    "Wendy is a MIFA Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman at Court Manor Nursing Center in Memphis. In December, Wendy arranged with her co-workers at Mid-South Transplant Foundation to sponsor a Christmas party for Court Manor residents. They provided...
  • Susan Ratner looks out for Memphis' children
    "Susan Ratner is Something Good In Memphis! Susan serves as Guardian Ad Litem in Juvenile Court, representing the best interest of the child in dependency and neglect cases. Susan works tirelessly to make sure the children are protected and...

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