It’s such a thrill to be included in John Beifuss’ list in the Memphis Commercial Appeal of 21 Things to do at the 21st Indie Memphis Film Festival. And such kind words from him about me.
If you’ve been around these here parts long, you know how hard I’ve worked to bring my appreciation of Elvis’ acting and movies into the professional critical conversation.
It just feels so good to have that not just acknowledged but acknowledged in the Commercial Appeal, the paper Elvis read, the paper that’s been around for over 100 years.
I was born and raised in Memphis. I was 6 years old when Elvis died. My mother, who was terribly upset at his death, saved the Commercial Appeal that was printed the following day. I still have it.
well, I feel fortunate to have been mentioned in its pages, especially in connection to Elvis.
I grew up here in Memphis, too. I was 16 and my mother also still has that issue. She takes the Commercial Appeal and reads it all daily.
I’m really excited to come hear your talk! Will there be Q&A? Maybe I should prepare a pithy question…