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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 16, 2021 is: lodestone LOHD-stohn noun 1 : magnetite possessing polarity 2 : something that strongly attracts Examples: "… the city was a lodestone of rock-and-roll and rhythm-and-blues innovation." — John Beifuss, The Memphis (Tennessee) Commercial Appeal, 2 Nov. 2020 "[Britney] Spears … became a vessel for our intense emotions, but in the process, she would also become a lodestone for criticism of an entire generation's tastes and habits." — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2021 Did you know? Lodestone is made up of distinctly English components, ones that have been part of our language since before the 12th century. Lode comes from the Old English lād, which means "way, journey, course." The word stone derives from the Old English stān, which had the same meaning as the modern term stone. When the two ancient words were combined to form lodestone in the early 16th century, the new term referred to magnetite, a magnetic iron ore. Just as a new business district might be a magnet for entrepreneurs, or a poor soul a magnet for bad luck, lodestone sees similar figurative use describing things with a seeming power to attract.
On this week’s Crossroads, Chris Herrington and John Beifuss thumb through the Indie Memphis Film Festival program and offer tips on what to see.
On this week’s Crossroads, Chris Herrington and John Beifuss thumb through the Indie Memphis Film Festival program and offer tips on what to see.
Hosts Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the latest news to affect Overton Park: the closing of the Memphis College of Art.
Hosts Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the latest news to affect Overton Park: the closing of the Memphis College of Art.
Host Chris Herrington, music writer Bob Mehr and pop culture columnist and film writer John Beifuss talk about the recent shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and his ongoing artistic feud with Yo Gotti. They also set the stage for this week's Gonerfest, look ahead to the Indie Memphis Film Festival and recommend some things happening in Memphis this week.
Host Chris Herrington, music writer Bob Mehr and pop culture columnist and film writer John Beifuss talk about the recent shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and his ongoing artistic feud with Yo Gotti. They also set the stage for this week's Gonerfest, look ahead to the Indie Memphis Film Festival and recommend some things happening in Memphis this week.
Hosts Chris Herrington and John Beifuss sort through the fallout of the Orpheum Theatre deciding to keep “Gone With the Wind” off of its classic movie series schedule starting in 2018.
Hosts Chris Herrington and John Beifuss sort through the fallout of the Orpheum Theatre deciding to keep “Gone With the Wind” off of its classic movie series schedule starting in 2018.
On this week's show, Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the food options in and around Crosstown Concourse. Bob Mehr and John Beifuss join Chris to talk about the 2017 class of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, the BBC's new list of the 100 Best Movie Comedies, and what's happening in Memphis this weekend.
On this week's show, Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the food options in and around Crosstown Concourse. Bob Mehr and John Beifuss join Chris to talk about the 2017 class of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, the BBC's new list of the 100 Best Movie Comedies, and what's happening in Memphis this weekend.
Chris Herrington is joined by Jennifer Biggs to talk about a wide range of food topics: Hot sauce favorites, barbecue nacho tips, and mutual advice on local szechuan and ramen restaurants. Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about “Atomic Blonde,” the Charlize Theron spy flick John and Chris both saw last weekend.
Chris Herrington is joined by Jennifer Biggs to talk about a wide range of food topics: Hot sauce favorites, barbecue nacho tips, and mutual advice on local szechuan and ramen restaurants. Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about “Atomic Blonde,” the Charlize Theron spy flick John and Chris both saw last weekend.
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the 15th anniversary of Cooper-Young restaurant The Beauty Shop and the return of "Game of Thrones." Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about going to the movies with the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas. And music writer Bob Mehr tells us what Memphis musician Kenneth Whalum III is up to.
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the 15th anniversary of Cooper-Young restaurant The Beauty Shop and the return of "Game of Thrones." Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about going to the movies with the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas. And music writer Bob Mehr tells us what Memphis musician Kenneth Whalum III is up to.
In this post-Fourth of July edition of Crossroads, Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss talk about Memphis Festival, a new outdoor music festival coming to Memphis this fall, and the new plans for a familiar festival later this summer.
In this post-Fourth of July edition of Crossroads, Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss talk about Memphis Festival, a new outdoor music festival coming to Memphis this fall, and the new plans for a familiar festival later this summer.
The new Old Dominick Distillery, a proposed Colonel Tom Parker biopic and rapper Lil' P-Nut are all in the news on this edition of Crossroads, the intersection of music, movies and pop culture. With Chris Herrington on vacation, Bob Mehr hosts and is joined by John Beifuss and Jennifer Biggs.
The new Old Dominick Distillery, a proposed Colonel Tom Parker biopic and rapper Lil' P-Nut are all in the news on this edition of Crossroads, the intersection of music, movies and pop culture. With Chris Herrington on vacation, Bob Mehr hosts and is joined by John Beifuss and Jennifer Biggs.
This week, 9:01 columnist Chris Herrington, food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop-culture columnist John Beifuss talk about a new, or at least kind of new, place to eat and drink with a view and an old food column favorite making a return. They also talk about a new movie series in an unlikely location and a recently departed star who made a memorable Memphis cameo.
This week, 9:01 columnist Chris Herrington, food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop-culture columnist John Beifuss talk about a new, or at least kind of new, place to eat and drink with a view and an old food column favorite making a return. They also talk about a new movie series in an unlikely location and a recently departed star who made a memorable Memphis cameo.
Chris Herrington and John Beifuss pick between "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" or "Alien Covenant" as the movie to see this holiday weekend. They also list the movies they're looking forward to hitting theaters this summer. Plus, Chris and John remember Roger Moore.
Chris Herrington and John Beifuss pick between "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" or "Alien Covenant" as the movie to see this holiday weekend. They also list the movies they're looking forward to hitting theaters this summer. Plus, Chris and John remember Roger Moore.
Chris Herrington is joined by food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop culture columnist John Beifuss to talk about this week’s Memphis in May Barbecue Cooking Contest, Central BBQ’s expansion, rising waters of the Mississippi River and more.
Chris Herrington is joined by food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop culture columnist John Beifuss to talk about this week’s Memphis in May Barbecue Cooking Contest, Central BBQ’s expansion, rising waters of the Mississippi River and more.
Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the fate of made-in-Memphis television series "Sun Records," then look back at a big extended weekend in Memphis music and an active weekend ahead. The guys also discuss the controversial Beale Street Bucks program.
Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the fate of made-in-Memphis television series "Sun Records," then look back at a big extended weekend in Memphis music and an active weekend ahead. The guys also discuss the controversial Beale Street Bucks program.
Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss look at a big four days of concerts in Memphis, including the lineup for the Beale Street Music Festival this weekend and who they believe you shouldn't miss. And after it ends Sunday, rock legend Tom Petty comes to FedExForum Monday.
Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss look at a big four days of concerts in Memphis, including the lineup for the Beale Street Music Festival this weekend and who they believe you shouldn't miss. And after it ends Sunday, rock legend Tom Petty comes to FedExForum Monday.
Chris Herrington and John Beifuss discuss the Memphis Zoo baby boom, plus their top 3 favorite zoo animals. The guys also pick their favorite movies so far for 2017 and update us on a new webseries Craig Brewer is putting together.
Chris Herrington and John Beifuss discuss the Memphis Zoo baby boom, plus their top 3 favorite zoo animals. The guys also pick their favorite movies so far for 2017 and update us on a new webseries Craig Brewer is putting together.
9:01 columnist Chris Herrington, Beifuss File columnist John Beifuss and music reporter/critic Bob Mehr talk about the first season of the Memphis-set, Memphis-filmed CMT series "Sun Records" and whether it will return for a second season. They also discuss the late Jim Dickinson's new memoir, "I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone," and local band Lucero's upcoming "Family Block Party" at Minglewood Hall.
9:01 columnist Chris Herrington, Beifuss File columnist John Beifuss and music reporter/critic Bob Mehr talk about the first season of the Memphis-set, Memphis-filmed CMT series "Sun Records" and whether it will return for a second season. They also discuss the late Jim Dickinson's new memoir, "I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone," and local band Lucero's upcoming "Family Block Party" at Minglewood Hall.
This week Jeremy and Brian are joined by Commercial Appeal film critic, John Biefuss, to discuss Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Read more from film critic John Beifuss on Rotten Tomatoes, or The Commercial Appeal. Articles referenced in the show: Variety do critics matter story, and new BvS deleted scene If you like our music intro, click here and listen to more awesome music from CJ Lee. Jeremy Benson's new trailer for Girl in Woods has arrived Contact: themoviecrewe@gmail.com
Starts at 22:15 mark: John Beifuss from The Commerical Appeal joins the Mid-South's most trusted Oscarologist Greg Akers and Cerrito in studio to talk about what everyone has been watching, Indie Memphis, the new downtown Malco and who would play Grizz coach Dave Joerger in a movie. Plus, Akers gives this month's reason why Nashville Sucks.
(Segment 1) Hang Up & Listen w/ the winner getting a family 4 pack of smoothies from Smoothie King. (Segment 2) John Beifuss from The Commerical Appeal joins the Mid-South's most trusted Oscarologist Greg Akers and Cerrito in studio to talk about what everyone has been watching, Indie Memphis, the new downtown Malco and who would play Grizz coach Dave Joerger in a movie. Plus, Akers gives this month's reason why Nashville Sucks.