The Minnesota Movie Digest: The Old Jurassic Guard
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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.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed Jurassic Park Rebirth and 40 Acres.
He also posted a newly expanded version of his essay about Jurassic Park (1993) in his series of appreciations called The Definitives.
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Jurassic World: Rebirth and The Old Guard 2. He is also hosting the July edition of ‘Secret Movie Night’ at Emagine Willow Creek. Tickets are still on sale for the screening on July 09!
C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer
In this week’s issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, the “Jurassic Park” franchise regenerates itself with “Jurassic World Rebirth”; Sidney Poitier goes behind the camera for “Buck and the Preacher”; Alex Garland on the way we live now in “Civil War”; Guillermo del Toro’s modern fantasy classic “Pan’s Labyrinth”; Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer in “Tequila Sunrise”; and a continuing exploration of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”. Follow the link.
Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes
Catherine has a new review on The Feed: “Jurassic World Rebirth.” She also has a new list on Letterboxd: Life Finds a Way (ranking the “Jurassic Park” franchise).
Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film
At his site, Liedke reviewed recent releases “Elio,” “M3GAN 2.0” and “Jurassic World: Rebirth.”
Ruth Maramis- FlixChatter
Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
It’s been a big week, and Paul is here with some new reviews and interviews for this summer’s biggest movies:
SUPERMAN Interview with David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult
James Gunn Interview – Superman and Peacemaker Season 2 Teases
As always, follow me across social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, follow me on Letterboxd, and check out my website and YouTube channel for more movie reviews and celebrity interviews
Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Film Reviews:
- Jurassic World: Rebirth
- Heads of State
- Jurassic World: Rebirth (Video Review)
- M3GAN 2.0 (Video Review)
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.com
Film Reviews:
- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Story
- The Old Guard 2
- Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado
- Heads of State
- Videoheaven
- Pretty Thing
- 40 Acres
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
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