John Beifuss

Movie reviewer

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John Beifuss worked at The Memphis Press-Scimitar from 1981 until it closed on Oct. 31, 1983; the next day he walked down two flights of stairs and began working at The Commercial Appeal. He was born in Chicago and is a graduate of White Station High School and Northwestern University. He sold his first story to “Famous Monsters of Filmland” magazine.

Recent stories:

• Film Review: Depp's Dillinger stands out in telling of criminal's love, death
  July 4, 2009
• Film Review: 'Whatever Works' back to base, if not top form
  July 3, 2009
• Movie Capsules: Now showing
  July 2, 2009
• Beifuss on 'The Wiz': Scarecrow role last straw for Jackson movie career
  June 30, 2009
• Critical coaching: Filmmakers offer help to aspiring local screenwriters
  June 30, 2009
• Short Takes: Thriller is moving; dance pic stumbles
  June 29, 2009
• Film Review: Multi-hankie tug at the heartstrings
  June 26, 2009
• Film Review: The 'bots are back and are crushing plotlines
  June 26, 2009
• Dino act a hit at Pink Palace
  June 26, 2009
• Film Review: Funny moments gasp for air in 'Away We Go'
  June 25, 2009
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