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:

• 'Coco Before Chanel': Biography of fashion designer hardly seamless
  November 6, 2009
• 'Brothers at War" takes intimate look at combat life
  November 5, 2009
• Take a bow: Indie Memphis receives grant from Oscars organization
  November 4, 2009
• New on DVD: 'One Step Beyond: The Official First Season'
  November 2, 2009
• Film Review: 'Serious' comic comment
  October 30, 2009
• Film Review: Jackson's talent in full force in 'This Is It'
  October 29, 2009
• Bill Plympton's career takes on animated life of its own
  October 29, 2009
• Film Review: Up, up and away: Astro Boy is hero of high-tech 'toon
  October 23, 2009
• Movie Capsules: Now showing
  October 23, 2009
• Film Review: Generous 'Good Hair' a cut above strident documentaries
  October 22, 2009
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