The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 191

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.

The Minnesota Movie Digest: The Death of Toys

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.

Joe Botten – The MN Movie Man

Plenty to dig into this week! Two new releases that opened this past weekend get the full review treatment: The Death of Robin Hood and the queer horror outing Leviticus. The MN Movie Man also caught up with the blazingly good action flick The Furious — a real hammer-down good time that more than lives up to its early buzz.

And while he won’t be reviewing the new Supergirl, he’s pointing his cape backward instead with a retro look at the 1984 original — Supergirl, a film that deserves a fresh set of eyes.

Over at Loud and Clear Reviews, there’s a review of the latest trip to the toy box: Toy Story 5.

As always, be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram, Letterboxd, TikTok, Bluesky, and Facebook for weekly early looks at upcoming films, physical media updates, and other news between newsletters.  

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:

Brian also recently posted an appreciation of John Carpenter’s Christine (1983).

Get more of Brian’s work by joining his Patreon community.

Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies

There are two ways to consume reviews from Dallas this week!

One new review can be read over on his website:  The Death of Robin Hood

Two “new” reviews can be watched on his Instagram:  Toy Story 5 and  Disclosure Day

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Toy Story 5 and The Death of Robin Hood. The former review can also be read at the Eden Prairie Local News

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

This week, we have four reviews for new and upcoming releases!

Zach Hammill – Movie Friend

Review for Toy Story 5

Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall

On the podcast of Cinema Recall, The Vern shares a sneak peek of his guest spot on Franchise Detours, talking about the original Supergirl from 1984 before the new one comes out next week.

Over on YouTube, The Vern gives his thoughts on new movies currently in theaters, Disclosure Day, and Toy Story.

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

New issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter this week, headlined by thoughts on Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” — happy reading!

Chaz Kangas – Bring Me the News

Chaz Kangas speaks with director and film preservationist Nicholas McCarthy on his work to find and restore the thought-destroyed 80s cult classic ‘Student Confidential’ from auteur Richard Horian (starring Michael’s brother Eric Douglas, Michael’s brother Marlon Jackson, and Nashville’s Ronee Blakley)

Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film

At his site, Liedke reviewed recent releases “Toy Story 5,” “The Death of Robin Hood,” “Girls Like Girls,” “The Furious,” and “Leviticus.”

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

  • FlixChatter Review: Power Ballad (2026)–Paul Rudd strikes a chord in John Carney’s funny, bittersweet tale of fame vs. family
  • FlixChatter Review: DISCLOSURE DAY (2026) — Aliens and empathy at the heart of Spielberg’s latest sci-fi conspiracy thriller
  • FlixChatter Review: TOY STORY 5 – Sheriff Jessie leads the toy gang on a sprightly, tech-centric adventure

In addition to film reviews, Ruth over @ FlixChatter also wrote a review/appreciation post for AppleTV’s Widow’s Bay series:

Widow’s Bay (2026)— AppleTV’s horror comedy led by Matthew Rhys is the most addictive series of the year

Connect with FlixChatter on Letterboxd and social media » X | Bluesky

Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

Paul is back with some new reviews and interviews!

Follow Paul on social media, Letterboxd, Patreon, and YouTube

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews:

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:

Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast

Film Reviews:

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