The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 161

The Minnesota Movie Digest, from the Minnesota Film Critics Association, showcases film reviews, essays, and interviews, highlighting latest releases and classic films. Stay updated with film critiques through their social media channels.

The Minnesota Movie Digest: After the Tron

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.

Eli Brau – Cinephile Corner

Eli has a few new pieces this week over on Cinephile Corner. In their movie reviews section, he has reviews for the following new releases:

He also has reviews for the following horror movies to coincide with the Halloween season:

Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies

It’s been a great week for new releases on the big screen and at home.

I have plenty to read and watch from said week, including;

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Roofman, After the Hunt, A House of Dynamite, Tron: Ares, and The Woman in Cabin 10.

Jay Gabler – Duluth News Tribune

For the Duluth News Tribune, Jay reviewed Tron: Ares.

Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall

The Vern gives a non-spoiler review of Tron: Ares in under 5 minutes. Follow Cinema Recall on all these platforms.

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

In this week’s issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, thoughts on “Megadoc”, “Cotton Comes to Harlem”, “Dune”, “The Piano”, Chaplin’s “Sunnyside”, and William Peter Blatty’s “Legion”.  Follow the link. 

Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm

Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob reviews James Vanderbilt’s starry historical drama Nuremberg and one of the year’s very best films, Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke.

Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd!

Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle

Erik published one review this week, covering  “The Smashing Machine” (2025).

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

  • ANEMONE (2025) Review – Daniel Day-Lewis hasn’t lost his mastery & passion for his craft, as his son Ronan is still honing his directorial flair
  • Twin Cities Film Fest 2025 countdown – BUGONIA, HAMNET, HEDDA, RENTAL FAMILY, etc. + 10 Indie Films to Watch at TCFF this year
  • TRON: ARES (2025) – The ultimate popcorn sci-fi experience with dazzling visuals, enhanced by Nine Inch Nails’ brilliant score
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Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

Paul is back with some new reviews and interviews

Follow Paul across social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, on Letterboxd, YouTube, and Patreon

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews:

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:

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