The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 175

The Minnesota Movie Digest: Good Luck, Kill Dracula, Don’t Whistle

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 past/classic releases:

• Bacurau movie review
• Dazed and Confused movie review

He is also reviewing a different Hong Kong action movie every Sunday for the first half of 2026. This week, he wrote about John Woo’s 1986 film A Better Tomorrow.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed the following titles:

• Dracula
  • Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
  • Whistle

For his community on Patreon, Brian posted an exclusive review of The Strangers: Chapter 3.

Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies

Dallas has two new reviews over at his website that are actually for movies released last weekend, but they’re still playing in theaters:

• Send Help
• Shelter

You can also see some video reviews for a few newer releases on his Instagram:

• The Strangers: Chapter 3
• Mercy
• Send Help

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Josephine out of the Sundance Film Festival. He also has an early review for Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.

He also made a list of predictions of who will be the jury president of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm

Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob catches up on Sundance reviews for Chasing Summer, Union County, and the Audience and Dramatic Prize winner Josephine!

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

Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle

Erik published two new film reviews this week:

• “No Other Choice” (2025): Cutting down the corporate ladder – The Oracle
• “It Was Just an Accident” (2025): A Revolution through Cinema – The Oracle

He has also been invited by Emagine Willow Creek to host the February 11th edition of their Secret Movie Night series. Tickets are still available!

Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film

At his site, Liedke reviewed recent releases “Mercy,” “Shelter,” and “Send Help.”

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

Paul is back with some new reviews and interviews

• SHRINKING Cast Interviews – Michael Urie, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Ted McGinley
• FRIDAY the 13th PART 2 4K review
• WONDER MAN Review
• Patreon Newsletter – Celebrating Catherine O’Hara
• Patreon Newsletter – Streaming Comfort

You can find Paul on social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, Letterboxd, YouTube, and Patreon

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews:

• The Strangers: Chapter 3
• Whistle
• Jimpa
• Solo Mio
• The Roaring Game
• F Valentine’s Day
• Relationship Goals

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:

• At Close Range
• Troll 2
• Blue City
• Somnium

Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast

Film Reviews:

• Dracula
• Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

Interview with writer/illustrator Dennis Vogen

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Keep your eyes peeled for the latest film critiques, reviews, and news from the Minnesota Film Critics Association! 🎬🍿

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