The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 196

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: I Want Your Spider-Man

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:

He also ranked Christopher Nolan’s movies following the release of The Odyssey and ranked the Spider-Man movies following the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

On Deep Focus Review, Brian recently reviewed:

Brian stopped by Gorman in the Morning on KQRS to play a regular Thursday game called “Rank You Very Much” with hosts Steve Gorman, Paul Fletcher, and Ryder. The group ranked their top three favorite small but impactful roles in movies.

Brian also returned to KARE 11 Saturday earlier in July to share his Top 5 Films of 2026 (So Far) and again on August 1 to gush about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Samurai and the Prisoner, and The Odyssey.

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

Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies

Dallas is playing a bit of catch-up from the past few weeks in the movie and TV realm, so here are a few reviews in video and written form:

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Spider-Man: Brand New Day. His 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 a new review of Spider-Man’s latest web-slinging adventure over at the site!

[Early Review] Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

In case you missed it, there’s also reviews for some of my favorite movies of the year that dropped last month!

Zach Hammill – Movie Friend

Here’s my glowing review for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!

Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm

Over on Best Animated Podcast, Jakob (and guest host Derek Kubicek) discuss Disney’s 2002 Oscar-nominated Animated Feature nominee Lilo & Stitch!

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

Be sure to follow Best Animated Podcast on Twitter, BluSky, and Instagram

Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film

At his site, Liedke reviewed the new Marvel superhero film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” and the dramatic comedy “I Want Your Sex.”

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

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!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day review

Hadestown The Musical review

Weekly Patreon Newsletter – I Love Lucy

One Battle After Another 4K SteelBook review

Follow Me on social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP , 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

Niles Schwartz – Insula Barataria

On the Mischke Podcast discussing The Odyssey

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