The Minnesota Movie Digest: Wake Up Dead Man: A Zootopia Mystery
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:
Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed the following titles:
He also reviewed The Testament of Ann Lee exclusively for his Patreon subscribers.
Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies
A few new posts are up over at Dallas Goes to the Movies.
- Eternity Review
- FYC Coverage Part 2 – Includes reviews for It Was Just an Accident, Sentimental Value, The Mastermind, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and more!
There are also two new reviews up over on my Instagram and YouTube:
Thanks for reading and watching!
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Eternity and updated his Oscar predictions.
He also republished his TIFF review for Hamnet at the Eden Prairie Local News and Woodbury News Net.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
Over at GOAT Film Reviews, we have three new reviews of recent and upcoming releases!
- [Early Review] Eternity (2025)
- [Early Review] Zootopia 2 (2025)
- [Early Review] Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall
A Tale of Two Mommies Scorned – Written reviews of Die My Love and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Random Thoughts of a Movie Insomniac – Video review for Sentimental Value, Alpha, After the Hunt, Anemone, and Kiss of the Spider Woman
Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm
Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob takes a look ahead at everyone’s favorite problematic awards show! It’s time for the final 83rd Golden Globe Awards Nomination Predictions!
Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd!
Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes
Catherine has three new reviews on The Feed: “Hamnet,” “Eternity,” and “Wake Up Dead Man.”
She also continued this year’s FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on movies, including “It Was Just an Accident,” “Sentimental Value,” and more.
To celebrate the release of “Hamnet,” she published a Shakespeare on film list. Additionally, she published two new director ranking lists on Letterboxd: Chloé Zhao and Rian Johnson.
Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle
Erik published one review this week, covering “Wicked: For Good” (2025).
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
Connect with FlixChatter on Letterboxd and social media » Instagram | Twitter | Bluesky
Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
Paul McGuire Grimes is back with new reviews!
- JAY KELLY review
- IS THIS THING ON? review
- KEEPER review
- Fox9 Good Day 11/24/25 – “Holiday Theater Preview” with Wicked For Good, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Avatar Fire and Ash, The Housemaid
Follow Paul across social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, Letterboxd, and Patreon
Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Film Reviews:
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
- Eternity
- Zootopia 2
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
- Tinsel Town
- Jingle Bell Heist
- The Merchants of Joy
- Wildcat
- The Thing with Feathers
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
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