Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Twin Peaks’ marathon, ‘SNL’ doc ‘Lorne’
Herrington said one movie pick this week is “‘Fargo’ meets ‘John Wick’” with some comedic “Hot Fuzz” in the mix. There’s also an SNL documentary.
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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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 25: From high peaks to the long haul, Marc Gasol had the greatest career and then some
When it comes to the Grit and Grind era of the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol was the oil that made the machine hum. When it comes to the franchise, he’s the No. 1 player.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 1: Nos. 18-9
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 1 and counts down players No. 18 to No. 9.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.
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Memphis GrizzliesAfter NBA play-in, Grizzlies’ second draft pick still uncertain
The Memphis Grizzlies took two losses Friday night. And they weren’t even playing.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’
Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market
A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peek toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.
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The To-Do List A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April
In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.
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MusicClassic hip-hop stars bring Memphis influences back to the bluff for Riverbeat
Hip-hop groups De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan and Salt-N-Pepa all drew on Memphis sounds for their 1980s/1990s breakthroughs. They bring those sounds home at the Riverbeat Music Festival.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Thoughts on Grizzlies in Nashville, NBA Draft entrant, lottery reform
Adam Silver’s idea of the Grizzlies being “Tennessee’s team” is a misread of the limits of Tennessee identity in an oddly long, thin state. The Grizzlies need to thrive as a regional team, across state lines, but with Nashville in that region.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ ‘Hairspray’
From one commercial sure-shot (“Michael”) to another: This week brings the 20-years-later sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which returns the four main players and director from 2006’s catty comedy hit.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Previewing NBA Draft guard prospects for the Grizzlies
With Ja Morant seemingly on the move, the Memphis Grizzlies need a new backcourt centerpiece. Could they find it in June’s NBA Draft?
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the draft’s top guard prospects in 2026.
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies
In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.
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Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’
Chris Herrington: “‘Knives Out’ meets ‘Babe’ is an elevator pitch I would buy, and I suspect I’ll be buying in the form of a movie ticket soon.”
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Memphis GrizzliesHerrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will have three picks in next month’s NBA Draft. What “bigs” should Memphis consider with those picks?
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The To-Do List Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs
In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.
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Memphis Grizzlies Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
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