Memphis Movies This Week: Pre-Halloween double-features, if you dare
This week’s recommendations are very much in “proceed with caution” territory. Plus, “Conclave” joins the Oscar race.
Chris Herrington
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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.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final preseason takeaways
Drew Hill provides the latest on the injury to Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and why he believes Memphis’ caution with the big man is warranted.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Horror on screens and stages; Tim Burton style on the runway
This week, get your damaged doodads repaired at the Metal Museum, take a selfie with an alpaca in Overton Square and do the Time Warp again.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Ten takeaways from Grizzlies preseason
From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.
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Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Previewing and predicting the entire NBA season
While an NBA truism is that the biggest stars win titles, the belief here is that depth will be of increasing importance in the regular season.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Early voting in Shelby County, layoffs at International Paper
Illegal “switches” are making gun violence in the Memphis area more dangerous, some new Texas money is coming to town and the Grizzlies have good news and bad news on the injury front.
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Music The Essential Memphis Library: Alberta Hunter’s ‘Amtrak Blues’
In the annals of American music comebacks, few were as surprising, as long-in-coming or, in its own modestly charming way, as grand as the re-emergence of Alberta Hunter in the late 1970s.
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Visual Arts Indie Memphis announces film-fest slate, featuring ‘Nickel Boys’
One of the year’s most highly anticipated films, an adaptation of author Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer-winning novel “Nickel Boys,” will be the centerpiece selection of the 27th Indie Memphis Film Festival.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: ‘We Live in Time,’ ‘Rumours,’ horror galore
Chris Herrington’s pick for the best movie in Memphis this week is Mel Brooks’ black-and-white horror-comedy classic “Young Frankenstein.”
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Zach Edey’s rapid preseason growth has the Grizzlies’ draft decision looking good
In a high-stakes season with a massive hole in the middle of its lineup, the Grizzlies have placed a big bet on one of the game’s biggest players.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall ‘flat’ in preseason loss to Hornets
The Grizzlies were missing four of their starters in a low-stakes game, but Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to be in the lineup opening night.
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Box score: Charlotte 119, Memphis 94
Grizzlies Insider: Santi Aldama compares Memphis offense to Olympic play
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Reactions from first preseason game
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ first preseason game and react to the NBA GM survey in the latest episode of The Daily Memphian’s Grizzlies podcast.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Can Jaren Jackson Jr. find a better balance in a new system, with a new sidekick?
Having Ja Morant back, a new primary frontcourt partner in Zach Edey and a new offense system is an awful lot of context change for Jackson.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Helene help, Hitchcock and Halloween all over
This week, car lovers motor into the Edge, artists paint murals near Al Town and Oktoberfests are in full swing.
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Table TalkTable Talk: Bonus tips on FedExForum food and a must-try Downtown dish
Pepsi finally leaves the arena and Grizz fans can now chow down on tacos from a prolific local chain — or spring for a Southern picnic package in the suites.
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Arts & CultureMemphis Movies This Week: ‘Saturday Night’ any night; ‘Psycho,’ ‘Amadeus’ at Crosstown
The theme at the movies this week: New York in the 1970s, via two intriguing, high-profile new docudramas. Crosstown Theater’s Halloween movie series begins with a horror classic and a family-friendly cult favorite.
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Food News New food options and sound system installed at FedExForum
The popular fast-food franchise Chick-fil-A and the local taco-truck chain TacoNGanas are the most notable new vendors at FedExForum.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Re-grouping Grizzlies take double do-over on Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard
Call it a double do-over. Given the opportunity to second guess their decisions on Kennard and Smart, the Grizzlies have instead chosen a second chance for both.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: In new system, Ja Morant, Desmond Bane could become a more blended backcourt
Are Ja Morant and Desmond Bane the NBA’s best backcourt?
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. injury is ‘low grade’ strain
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Chris HerringtonHerrington: Aldama’s future, Clarke’s return are key early Grizzlies questions
Extension or not, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke both could be crucial for the Grizzlies, especially early this season.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Joker’ returns, ‘Mean Girls’ at 20
At the same time that “The Penguin” is the most promoted series on HBO, the biggest new movie on the big screens is “Joker: Folie à Deux.” But if you looking for an Oscar contender, check out “The Outrun.”
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Last season, the Grizzlies felt like ‘losers.’ They’re ready to turn the page.
Monday’s media day had all the usual media day moments, but this media day was grounded in high hopes and high expectations, despite coming off a 27-win season.
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MusicThe Essential Memphis Library: Big Star’s ‘Radio City’
Big Star drummer Jody Stephens will be joined by members of R.E.M., the Posies and Wilco to perform the “Radio City” album in its entirety Tuesday at a celebration of the album’s 50th anniversary.
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Chris HerringtonHerrington: Questions for Memphis Grizzlies training camp
On Monday, Sept. 30, the Memphis Grizzlies start the engine on their 2024-2025 season. Here are nine storylines to watch in the coming weeks.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Derrick Rose retires
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss moves the Grizzlies could make now that Derrick Rose has retired.
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