The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 118

The Minnesota Movie Digest: Nightbitch giving The Order on Y2K

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.

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And now… The Minnesota Movie Digest.

Joe Botten (The MN Movie Man)

At The MN Movie Man, four new reviews for fans of all genres, from documentary to animated holiday offerings. Check out reviews for The Invisible Raptor, Get Away, That Christmas, and Freediver.

Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram and Facebook for his weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters!

Eli Brau (Cinephile Corner)

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

In their classic movie reviews section, they also have pieces for the following films:

Lastly, they updated their Robert Eggers movie ranking to coincide with the upcoming release of Nosferatu.

Matt Clark (Kino Venture)

While he usually delves into older films, Matt has compiled his Best Hardboiled Crime Films list for 2024. He also put this post together as a Letterboxd list so feel free to check it out, like, and comment!