The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 184

The Minnesota Movie Digest: You, Me & Exit 8

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 films:

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

On Deep Focus Review, Brian recently reviewed Blue Heron, The Drama, Exit 8, Faces of Death, Normal, and You, Me & Tuscany.

Brian also appeared on the latest episode of The CineFiles. The group discusses Normal and The Drama, as well as Beautiful Boy (2018).

He also talked about a few new releases on the KQRS “Gorman in the Morning” show.

Finally, Brian began his coverage of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival with an overview of MSPIFF45 and a dispatch of his first reviews from the festival.

Show your support and check out more of Brian’s work by joining his Patreon community.

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Exit 8. He also previewed this year’s Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival, which can also be read in the Eden Prairie Local News.

Jay Gabler – Duluth News Tribune

For The Tangential, Jay reviewed Aneil Karia’s Hamlet.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

This week, you can find a review for You, Me & Tuscany, a delightful new rom-com that should satisfy fans of the genre!

You can also see me at MSPIFF this week. It’s been great meeting readers last week at the festival, so if you spot me, come say hi!

Zach Hammill – Movie Friend

Here are two reviews for feature films that will be playing at MSPIFF this week: Why We Dance and The Travel Companion.

Eric Houston – North Metro TV

Eric Houston presses play on The Twilight to talk sparkly vampires and Michael Sheen. Then Splash with Tom Hanks. Why not?

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

This week — TWO new issues of the “Picturegoer” newsletter! Volume 4 Issue 3 covers “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”, “House of the Devil”, “Invisible Man Returns”, “Pardon Us”, “Quick and the Dead” and “Taxi”; Volume 4 Issue 4 covers “Wicked: For Good”, “Love Hurts”, “Our Relations”, “Premature Burial”, “Superbad” and Simon Callow’s Charles Laughton biography. Happy reading!

Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm

Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob has reviews for Christian Petzoldt’s latest Miroirs No. 3, the Riz Ahmed-starring newest adaptation of Hamlet, and the brand new Star Wars animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord!

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

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Streaming Double Reviews: ANACONDA (Netflix) + MERCY (Prime)

MSPIFF45 – FlixChatter picks 25 international & MN-connected films to watch

Easter Special Review: A HIDDEN LIFE (2019) – Terrence Malick’s inspirational tale of a conscientious objector’s uncompromising belief, faith and moral courage
Review: You, Me & Tuscany (2026)—A frothy escapist rom-com set in a swoon-worthy, picturesque Italian hilltown
Review: The Travel Companion—A deadpan comedy about the bumpy ride of longtime friendship and indie filmmaking

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