The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 137

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: Sinners cloaked in Shrouds at The Wedding Banquet

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 reviewed the following David Cronenberg movies in anticipation of The Shrouds:

Matt Clark – Kino Ventura

The second part of Matt’s MSPIFF coverage features some notable Cannes selections and the best dinner he had at the fest!

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed Sinners, The Shrouds, and The Wedding Banquet.

Brian also appeared on KARE 11 on Saturday, April 19, to talk about Black Bag, Sinners, and Friendship.

For his Patreon subscribers, Brian posted a review of Jia Zhangke’s Caught by the Tides.

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Sinners and The Wedding Banquet. He also provided a recap of his time at the 2025 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

Over at GOAT Film Reviews, you can find new reviews for several recent releases, including Sinners, the new genre film from Ryan Coogler and one of the best films of the year thus far!

More reviews and coverage from MSPIFF continue to drop into this week as well, so keep an eye out for more at GOAT Film Reviews!

Eric Houston – North Metro TV

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine has a new review on The Feed of “A Minecraft Movie.”

She also published a Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival recap, a moviegoing PSA, and a new list in honor of “Sinners,” The Films of Ryan Coogler.

Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle

Erik wrote about three different events at MSPIFF44 this week:

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

Paul McGuire Grimes has some fun new reviews and interviews to share!

And you can follow Paul across social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews:

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:

Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast

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