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  • Indie Movies Are Busting Out All Over!
    Beginning Friday (March 19), moviegoers eager for regional alternatives to standard Hollywood fare have several intriguing choices, as film festival favorites "That Evening Sun" -- a wonderful movie that suggests a more convincing "Gran Torino" -- and the local dystopian sci-fi...

  • MidSouthCon 28: Gungans, Glamazons, Godzilla and the Rest of the Gang
    MidSouthCon 28 -- the annual area convention for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books, gaming, anime and so on -- begins today (March 12) and continues through Sunday (March 14) at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference...

  • Fathers of the Bride: 'Our Family Wedding' - A Review
    "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....

  • From Andy in Memphis: Andy Kaufman at the Brooks
      The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art "Reel to Real" series, which allows notable real Memphians (is there any other kind? -- don't answer that) with reel favorites, continues at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 11) when Adam Hohenberg, producer...

  • Spooks: 'The Ghost Writer' - A Review
    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 casual chaos that characterize the modern so-called thriller. Roman Polanski,...

  • Beat Beifuss Contest Winners: Ten Names That Shook the World
      Is Beifuss as cool as Oscar-winners Lee Marvin and William Holden, pictured above? He'd like to think so, but apparently he's not cooler than the lucky 13 Mid-Southerners who beat him like a mule (or, in keeping with the...

  • Bush League: 'She's Out of My League' - A Review
    "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...

  • Another Side of 'The Blind Side'
      Memphis teacher Melody Weintraub certainly doesn't have the name recognition of Sandra Bullock or even Leigh Anne Tuohy, but her association with "The Blind Side" is interesting in its own right. In case you missed the story Sunday (March...

  • Bass-O-Matic: 'Cigarette Girl' Gets New York Times Boost
    The New York Times this week gave a boost to Memphis moviemaker Mike McCarthy and his most recent feature, "Cigarette Girl," by using an image from the movie to illustrate a story about the film and television titles competition...

  • The Horror! A Very Few Brief Oscar Afterthoughts...
    You'd think I'd be the last person to complain about an Oscarcast salute to horror movies, but the essentially random and context-free montage introduced by "Twilight" stars Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart -- who looked like she was just oh...

  • The Oscars and 'Artistry'
    For some obscure reason, I was among a handful of folks -- including Jonathan Rosenbaum! (late of The Chicago Reader) -- asked to contribute a brief pre-Oscar essay to the New York Times' online "Room for Debate" feature last...

  • Spike Lee in Memphis: Do the Right Thing and Go See Him on March 17
    Producer, director, writer, actor and provocateur Spike Lee will give a free public talk on what a press release describes as "the image of black America and the politics of fim and media" at 7:30 p.m. March 17 in the...

  • Less Than Eight Hours Left To Beat Beifuss and Win 20 Movie Tickets!
    As I type this, the "Beat Beifuss at the Oscars" contest is -- like Harpo at the end of "A Day at the Races" -- in the home stretch: You have until 5 p.m. today (March 5) to enter....

  • The Color of Innocence: 'The White Ribbon' - A Review
    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...

  • Feed Your Head: Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' - A Review
    According to the Motion Picture Association of America, "Alice in Wonderland," the new 3D film for Disney from one-time Mouse House exile Tim Burton, has been rated PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, "and for a smoking...

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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