The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 171

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.

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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 updated his rankings of Noah Baumbach’s best movies following the release of Jay Kelly and Paul Mescal’s best movies following the release of Hamnet, and ranked every Knives Out movie from worst to best.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed:

In addition, he posted his Top 10 Films of 2025 list.

Brian also appeared on the latest episode of The CineFiles, discussing Marty Supreme, Ella McCay, and the Warner Bros. acquisition drama.

On Brian’s Patreon, he shared a series of year-end lists with his subscribers, including the Top 25 Films of 2025, Brian’s “Favorite Things” (a list of the year’s best performances, technical craft, genre entries, etc.), the Top 25 Discs of 2025, and the Top 10 Movie-Related Books of 2025.

Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies

I can’t believe it’s already the end of the year, but that means I have basically wrapped up my watching of 2025 movies.

I have two new things to read on my website this week:

1. My third and final FYC Cinema Catch-up Corner is here. 

2. Some of those movies might have even made my Top Ten Movies of 2025.

I also put up my Avatar: Fire and Ash on all my social pages!

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

After watching over one hundred films throughout the year, Hunter finally unveiled his Top 10 of 2025. He also updated his Oscar predictions.

Jay Gabler – Duluth News Tribune

For The Tangential, Jay reviewed Hamnet.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

Over at GOAT Film Reviews, we have several new releases and awards contenders, including:

Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm

Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob reviews James Cameron’s epic threequel, Avatar: Fire & Ash, and at last, presents his Top 10 Films of 2025!

Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd!

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine has a new December release review compilation on The Feed that covers “The Testament of Ann Lee,” “Is This Thing On,” “The Housemaid,” “Marty Supreme,” and “Goodbye June.”

She also continued this year’s FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on some notable 2025 releases, including “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” “28 Years Later,” and more.

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Connect with FlixChatter on Letterboxd and social media » Instagram | Twitter | Bluesky

Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

Paul is back with some new reviews and media appearances this week:

Follow Paul on social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, Letterboxd, and Patreon

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews:

Blu-ray UHD Reviews: 

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