The Minnesota Movie Digest: The Devil Says Hokum
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.
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And now… The Minnesota Movie Digest.
Jay Gabler – Duluth News Tribune
For the Duluth News Tribune, Jay previewed the Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival and filed a report from opening night.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
This week, you can find a review for the new Damian McCarthy-directed horror film Hokum, which I saw at MSPIFF!
In case you missed it, you can also find a review for Michael, the biopic that is lighting up the box office!
Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall
The Vern writes a non-spoiler review of The Drama and says it is much more heartwarming than you might think.
Over on Cinema Recall, we are continuing our series on the films of Robert Rodriguez. Aaron Neuwirth of Out Now with Aaron and Abe joins The Vern to discuss From Dusk til Dawn.
Heading back to PTA Meetings ( our series on Oscar-winning director Paul Thomas Anderson), David Rosen of Piecing it Together Podcast & Vern discuss his somewhat controversial film, Licorice Pizza.
Over on our YouTube channel, The Vern presents a new episode of Random Thoughts of a Movie Insomniac.
Eric Houston – North Metro TV
Eric Houston presses play on Ally McBeal’s final season to talk surprise children, Lucy Liu, and the James Marsden of it all.
Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm
Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob reviews the much-anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2!
Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd!
Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle
Erik published two pieces of coverage this week:
- A conversation with cinematographer Dean Cundey at MSPIFF 45 – The Oracle
- “Jurassic Park” (1993) at MSPIFF 45: “Fool people into believing the impossible” – The Oracle
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
- MSPIFF Award Winners + FlixChatter’s Top 5 MSPIFF Films
- FlixChatter’s APRIL 2026 Viewing Recap, Quick Thoughts on DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN S2 + SUGAR S2, and Movie(s) of the Month
- Doc Review: Daughters of the Forest (2026) – An ethereal, mesmerizing sci-fi documentary exploring the bond between humanity and fungi
- MSPIFF 2026 Review: Eagles of the Republic – A stylish Egyptian political thriller on the danger of autocracy that stifles artistic freedom
- Netflix’s APEX (2026) Review – Fierce Charlize battles freaky Taron in this gnarly but predictable survival thriller
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Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
- Frankenhooker
- The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo
- Rebuilding
- Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep
- Good Boy
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