The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 193

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: Evil Moana Burn

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.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

On Deep Focus Review, Brian recently reviewed:

Brian also made two recent guest appearances: He returned to KARE 11 Saturday to discuss Disclosure Day and The Invite, and he returned to KQRS to talk movies with the “Gorman in the Morning” crew.

For his Patreon subscribers, Brian reviewed a Reader’s Choice selection: The Innocents (2021). He also posted a new entry in his essay series, The Definitives, about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974). And finally, he reviewed Evil Dead Burn.

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

Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies

Of the four releases this past weekend, Dallas covered two. One is one of the best movies of the year, and the other is certainly a movie:

Don’t forget to check out the Ranking of Twin Cities Movie Theaters as well!

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

This week, you can find two new reviews for Disney’s “live-action” Moana and The Invite, which continues to expand to a wider market!

Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall

Guess Who’s Coming for Dessert – A Written Review of The Invite (2026)

Are you a fan of David Lynch or just want to talk about his movies and decipher their meaning? The Lair of Lynch is a new podcast starting up, and we are looking for collaborators!

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

This week in the “Picturegoer” newsletter, thoughts on “Supergirl” (the new one), “Eaten Alive”, “Nothing Sacred”, “Shaun of the Dead”, “The Trial” and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”.  Follow the link.

Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film

At his site, Liedke reviewed the indie coming-of-age picture “An Autumn Summer” and the new dramatic comedy “The Invite.”

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

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

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:

Niles Schwartz – Insula Barataria

Speaking with T.D. Mischke on his podcast about “Disclosure Day” (and other film-related subjects).

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