The Minnesota Movie Digest: 28 Laps Later
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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.
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:
Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed 28 Years Later, Elio, and F1.
For his Patreon subscribers, he posted a Reader’s Choice review of John Carpenter’s Christine (1983).
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed F1: The Movie and 28 Years Later.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
This week, find several reviews for new and upcoming films on the GOAT Film Reviews site, including F1: The Movie!
- [Early Review] 28 Years Later (2025)
- [Early Review] F1: The Movie (2025)
- [Early Review] Materialists (2025)
- [Early Review] How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall
Jason “The Vern” Hemming gives his quick thoughts on new releases on older features with reviews of The Materialists, Bound, F1, and Speed Racer for a new edition of Random Thoughts of a Movie Insomniac.
Eric Houston – North Metro TV
Movie Man Eric Houston watched Fail Safe, the 1966 Henry Fonda thriller based on the same book as Dr. Strangelove. And you know what? It’s a lot like Strangelove.
Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes
Catherine has one new review on The Feed: “Bride Hard.” She also has a new director list on Letterboxd: The Films of Danny Boyle.
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
FlixChatter Review: The Life of Chuck (2025) – a poignant, uplifting existential drama where Tom Hiddleston gets to show off his killer dance moves
FlixChatter Review: DEEP COVER (2025) – Yes, this British crime comedy is a riot… and the unlikely trio revel in their comedic chops
I also want to share FlixChatter horror contributor Laura S.’s review of 28 Years Later: A wonderful addition to the horror series… beautiful, thoughtful, scary, and well-acted.
Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
Paul’s back with a new review of F1: The Movie!
You can follow Paul on social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP and on Letterboxd, and go subscribe to his YouTube channel “Paul’s Trip to the Movies” for some exciting new interviews coming SOON!
Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
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Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
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Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast
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