The Minnesota Movie Digest: The Remarkable Fighting Sheep Detectives
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.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian recently reviewed:
Brian also appeared on KARE 11 on Saturday, April 25, to discuss Michael, Hokum, and The Christophers.
On The CineFiles, Brian and co-hosts Jamie Rogers and Chris Hrapsky appeared on two recent episodes: Episode 24, about the best of MSPIFF45, and Episode 25, featuring reviews of Animal Farm, Apex, and Michael.
For his Patreon subscribers, Brian posted exclusive reviews of Apex and Obsession.
Get more of Brian’s work by joining his Patreon community.
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed The Sheep Detectives and Mortal Kombat II. The former review can also be read at the Eden Prairie Local News and Woodbury News Net.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
This week, you can find reviews for two new releases, and more pieces from MSPIFF have appeared:
Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall
“Get Over Here” & watch Mortal Kombat II
The Ballads of Billie Eilish: A Review of Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft.
C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer
Two new issues of the “Picturegoer” newsletter this week! Vol. 4 Issue 11 covers “Shelter”, “Purple Rain”, “Ride in the Whirlwind”, “She’s Funny That Way”, “Uncivil Warriors” and “Taxi”; vol. 4 issue 12 covers “Mother Mary”, “Precious”, “Raising Cain”, “Symbol of the Unconcquered”, “Whip and the Body” and “Mr. Strangelove”. Happy reading!
Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film
At his site, Liedke reviewed recent May releases “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Deep Water” and “Mortal Kombat II.”
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Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
- MSPIFF 2026 Review: THE LAST VIKING – Mads Mikkelsen displays his comic chops in this droll, bloody black comedy
- Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽💃🏾🪅 5 great movies by 5 Mexican filmmakers released in the last 5 years
- FlixChatter Review: The Sheep Detectives (2026) – A baaa-rilliant, ram-bunctiously fun murder mystery
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Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Film Reviews:
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
- Remarkably Bright Creatures
- Mortal Kombat II
- The Wizard of the Kremlin
- Couples Weekend
- The Sheep Detectives
- Affection
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
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