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:

• News in the Arts: Web site steps up profiles of area artists
  November 20, 2009
• Film Review: 'Precious' delivers shock with message
  November 20, 2009
• Film Review: Inspirational 'Blind Side' tackles gritty issues
  November 20, 2009
• Moviegoers have lots to choose from during holiday season
  November 20, 2009
• Film Review: Character study marks good 'Education'
  November 20, 2009
• Film Review: 'Planet 51' is launch of the clichés
  November 20, 2009
• Going public with cancer battle, actress Kathy Bates aims to encourage others
  November 15, 2009
• Film Review: '2012' merges disaster genre's greatest hits
  November 13, 2009
• Film Review: Love, hate at play in 'The Damned United'
  November 13, 2009
• 'Coco Before Chanel': Biography of fashion designer hardly seamless
  November 6, 2009
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