The To-Do List: Indie Memphis debuts ‘Debuts’
What could have been a college classroom project became, with Indie Memphis, three film screenings open to the public.
Chris Herrington
Columnist
Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life.
There are 1830 articles by Chris Herrington :
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Grizzlies Podcast Is it time to just accept the playoff aspirations?
Wednesday was another “learning opportunity” for this Grizzlies, but the playoffs are around the corner.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The Grizzlies are in a playoff race; it’s time they embraced it
The team is facing at least three lineup disruptions, and there are just 11 regular-season games left to piece together the puzzle.
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May 2021
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Kyle Anderson has a case for ‘Most Improved’
There are at least a couple of Grizzlies who merit serious consideration for year-end accolades, starting with Kyle Anderson.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Yes, the Grizzlies are in a funk. Good luck figuring out why
The issues seem innumerable, and the solutions few and far between.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bobby Rush performance headlines ‘Soul’ screening
The 87-year-old musician honed his craft at South Memphis’ Club Paradise, a pivotal venue in “The Birth of Soul Music.”
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Chris Herrington Herrington: Road recklessness gets real when your kid takes the wheel
Road recklessness has been notable for more than a year, the rise perhaps coinciding with pandemic shutdowns. But it doesn’t seem to be diminishing, even as COVID restrictions ease.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s return has been expectedly rocky, but it’s not just him
The Grizzlies have a losing record when Jackson plays, but coincidence and circumstances have contributed to the situation.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies’ new starting lineup has rough past, but might work
This Kyle Anderson — a more willing shooter and more confident all-around offensive player — alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. might be a formula that works. Only time will tell.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies deliver no-doubt revenge against Mavericks
Ja Morant’s production and energy were abundant in the Grizzlies’ huge win.
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Grizzlies Podcast The playoff race is ending
The Grizzlies are on the cusp of eighth in the West. Can they jump Golden State?
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Season MVPs Valanciunas, Brooks bring throwback style to ‘next gen’ Grizz
The big man and the tenacious defender have proven undeniable worth and effectiveness this season.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies-Spurs is a familiar postseason battle, renewed for a new era
If the Grizzlies can beat the Spurs, then knock off either the Warriors or Lakers on the road in a subsequent play-in finale, they’ll crash the full-fledged playoffs with the top-seeded Utah Jazz.
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MidtownStreet Food: Bain BBQ brings taste of Texas to Broad Avenue
It’s Texas meets Memphis on a Midtown corner wedged between Sam Cooper Boulevard and Broad. And Bain BBQ has plans for a permanent establishment.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: We’re turning up the sound of live music
Memphis’ smaller stages are ready filling up.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies look to rematch with Warriors
The Grizzlies are getting a chance at redemption Friday night in San Francisco.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Win over Spurs was baptism for baby Grizz; knocking off Warriors would be breakthrough
It’s back to San Francisco, with some lessons learned from the Grizzlies’ regular-season finale.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors game diary, a new classic relived
Through the night, chronicling a game no Grizzlies fan will soon forget.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: A Grizzlies-Jazz playoff series preview
It’s not just about Morant and Conley; Dillon Brooks’ defense and how Taylor Jenkins deploys his lineups shouldn’t be undervalued.
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Memphis Grizzlies 5 takeaways from Game 1: 4th quarter Ja, JJJ’s adjustments and more
The Dillon Brooks Show continued its tour, and Utah’s decision to hold out its star player showed its thought process.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizz playoff tix on sale at 2 p.m. today
The team hosts the Utah Jazz on Saturday, May 29 and Monday, May 31. Both games tip off at 8:30 p.m.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis steals Game 1
The Grizzlies have a 1-0 series lead in Utah. Can they make it 2-0?
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies playoff blog: Memphis vs. Utah, Game 2
Join The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington Wednesday evening as the Memphis Grizzlies meet the top-seeded Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
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Memphis Grizzlies‘Grindfather’ revisited: How ‘Dillon the Villain’ is giving Grizzlies fans déjà vu
Tony Allen has his place in Grizzlies lore; Dillon Brooks is establishing his in his own way.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Built for this? Ja Morant’s playoff performances leave no doubt
The Grizzlies guard’s 47 points in Game 2 in Salt Lake City set records tumbling. This was well-documented, but the litany deserves both repetition and elaboration.
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