There are 5 article(s) tagged Memphis movies:

• November 2020

  • The Essential Memphis Library: ‘Walk the Line’

    The film stands as both a great Memphis story and a showcase for the city as a filmmaking location that can do more than play itself.

    By Chris Herrington November 23, 2020

• September 2020

  • The Essential Memphis Library: Ira Sachs’ Sundance-winning ‘Forty Shades of Blue’

    “Forty Shades of Blue” hit theaters 15 years ago today, and it is now among the many examples of films not currently available on any streaming platform. But if you’re lucky enough to find a way to see it, you’ll encounter a very good move.

    By Chris Herrington September 28, 2020

• August 2020

  • The Essential Memphis Library: Tom Cruise goes Beale Street flipping in ‘The Firm’

    As a depiction of the terrain of Memphis, circa 1993, “The Firm” is notable for its trip to the now dated and decaying Mud Island River Park, arguably the most inventive use of a Memphis location in any film. Here, it’s the setting for a climactic Hitchockian chase scene.

    By Chris Herrington August 31, 2020

• April 2020

  • The Essential Memphis Library: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Rainmaker’

    In 1997, Matt Damon's first starring role and Francis Ford Coppola's last major film intersected in Memphis with the third and (so far) final locally set John Grisham adapation. 

    By Chris Herrington April 17, 2020

• November 2018

  • The Memphis 10: From ‘Mystery Train’ to ‘The Firm’ and more, the best use of city locations on the big screen

    This past weekend, the Hallmark Channel premiered “Christmas at Graceland,” a made-for-television feature film where country star Kellie Pickler offers key support to the film’s real star: Graceland.

    By Chris Herrington November 20, 2018