There is a vibration of life that runs through "Memphis," which eschews a straightforward narrative approach to soak up the details of the famous city and the picture's star, musician Willis Earl Beal. Playing a variation of himself, Beal is our guide to madness, watching the broken bluesman attempt to consider his limitations during a potent period of creative blockage, dealing with impatient record label executives and various supporting characters in his life, including his son. Insular but effective, "Memphis" is an evocative odyssey into confusion and the responsibility of influence. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com