The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 151

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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 a classic movie review for Moneyball (2011).

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed Sorry, Baby from writer-director Ava Victor, the MCU’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the rom-com Oh, Hi! (as a “Short Take”).

Brian also appeared on The CineFiles for KARE 11, where he joined co-hosts Jamie Rogers and Chris Hrapsky to discuss Eddington and Sorry, Baby.

For his Patreon subscribers, Brian posted an early review of NEON’s Together, starring Allison Brie and Dave Franco.

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Sorry, Baby and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Zach Hammill – Movie Friend

Zach’s reviews of EDDINGTON and SORRY, BABY, and a mini-review for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS.

Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall

The Vern gives his thoughts on two very different movies: The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Eddington.

On the Cinema Recall Podcast, Jason reposted episodes defending Showgirls & Showgirls 2: Penny’s from Heaven.

Eric Houston – North Metro TV

Movie Man Eric Houston thinks Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps is simply fantastic.

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

In this week’s issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, “Blink Twice”; Mike Nichols’ adaptation of “Catch-22”; a revisionist take on the Gunfight at the OK Corral in “Hour of the Gun”; Ealing’s wicked “Kind Hearts and Coronets”; Nicolas Roeg adapts “The Witches”; and Paul Auster’s “City of Glass”. Follow the link .

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine has three new reviews on The Feed: “Sorry, Baby,” “Oh, Hi!” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” She also has a new list ranking the “Fantastic Four” films on Letterboxd: Fantastic Forays, and she attended the open house for FilmNorth’s new location, highlighting it on the Veg Out Instagram.

Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle

Erik wrote one review this week, covering the final season of Squid Game.

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

TV Reviews: The Day of the Jackal (Peacock) + MURDERBOT (AppleTV) – binge-worthy series to add to your watch list
FlixChatter Review: SORRY, BABY (2024) – Eva Victor’s unapologetically wry, quirky yet tender tragicomedy
FlixChatter Review: SHOSHANA (2025) – Love amidst conflict lacks heat, but this historical thriller is as devastatingly timely as ever

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