The Minnesota Movie Digest: Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Honey, Dont!
Welcome to The Minnesota Movie Digest, the official newsletter from the Minnesota Film Critics Association (MNFCA)!
The MNFCA is a collective of individuals dedicated to celebrating and critically examining the art of film. In this recurring publication, we’ll share a selection of insightful film reviews, absorbing essays, and interviews with film professionals.
Each issue of The Minnesota Movie Digest features a diverse array of perspectives and content. Our members have shared their most recent work with us, covering the latest releases and revisiting classic films that dissect the craft of filmmaking. Explore the links below and get a front-row seat to critically examine the art of film.
Check out the MNFCA Members page to meet our all-star lineup.
And now… The Minnesota Movie Digest.
Joe Botten – The MN Movie Man
The world is about to get TIFF-y for The MN Movie Man, but he’s getting things set to keep the reviews coming while he’s away in Canada. This week, he has new reviews of Primitive War, Relay, and Eenie Meanie. He’s also posted reviews for new physical media releases you’ll want to check out: Xanadu, Coneheads, Save the Tiger, Gung Ho, Repossessed, and Saving Face.
At Loud & Clear Reviews, check out his ranking of the 30 Best Movie Scores of All Time and let him know how many of the titles on his 10 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen you’ve already crossed off!
Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram, Letterboxd, TikTok, and Facebook for his weekly early looks at upcoming films and other updates between newsletters!
Matt Clark – Kino Ventura
The NYT described one of these new crime films as Weird and Sometimes Cruel and the other as brimming with Cheap Thrills and Tawdry Action. Naturally, Matt reviewed them both.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
Over at the GOAT Film Reviews site this week, you can find a review for the 5th Highest-Grossing movie of all time, Ne Zha 2, which opened this weekend, courtesy of A24! [Early Review] Ne Zha 2
Eric Houston – North Metro TV
Movie Man Eric Houston rocked out to the Rocky Horror Picture Show semi-sequel Shock Treatment!
Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm
Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob has a review for Ethan Coen’s new dark comedy, Honey, Don’t!
Also, with one month to go before the 77th Emmys, he takes a look at every contender in the Comedy, Drama, and Limited Series categories to pick his preferred winner in each category.
Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd!
Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film
At his site, Liedke reviewed Spike Lee’s new film “Highest 2 Lowest” and the modern indie western “East of Wall.”
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
Ruth at FlixChatter recently posted reviews of two recent releases:
Highest 2 Lowest (2025) – Denzel is always the highlight of any film, and A$AP Rocky delivers, but the score is its lowest point
EDEN (2025) – Ron Howard tackles a real survival-of-the-fittest tale where humans are their own worst enemies
Plus, her horror contributor Laura S. reviewed ROW (2025) – UK’s oceanic survival-thriller of a trans-Atlantic rowing excursion gone wrong.
Connect with FlixChatter on Letterboxd and social media: Instagram | Twitter | Bluesky
Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
Paul’s back with more interviews and reviews!
Ashley Cullins Interview – Writing Scream Oral History “Your Favorite Scary Movie”
Luke Macfarlane Interview – Platonic Season 2
Follow him across social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, on Letterboxd, and on YouTube
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
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