The Minnesota Movie Digest: The Weight of Resident Evil
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 reviewed:
Brian also returned to KQRS’s “Gorman in the Morning” show to discuss several new releases. Listen to the full segment here.
Check out more of Brian’s work by joining his Patreon community.
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
While he was attending the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, Hunter reviewed a few titles: Elsinore, Bunker, Look Back, La Gradiva, We Are All Strangers. His review for Elsinore can also be read at the Eden Prairie Local News and the Woodbury News Net.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
This week, you can find another Ted Lasso review as well as a review of Resident Evil!
Zach Hammill – Movie Friend
Here are your Movie Friend’s glowing reviews for RESIDENT EVIL and THE WEIGHT!
Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm
Over on JakobTalksFilm, Jakob has a 2-in-1 Review for “The Weight” starring Ethan Hawke and the upcoming “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” starring John Turturro.
And on Best Animated Podcast, Jakob is joined by returning guest Colton Armstrong for a SUPER-sized episode to discuss Disney/Pixar’s 2004 family action epic The Incredibles!
Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd! @jakobkolness.
Be sure to follow Best Animated Podcast on Twitter, Blusky, and Instagram@bestanimatedpod!
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
Over at FlixChatter, Ruth shared her review of Hulu’s FURIOUS series and the new period thriller THE WEIGHT starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe.
She also posted about Twin Cities Film Fest’s announcement of its 2026 Lineup.
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Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
Paul is back with some new reviews!
- Paul’s Hollywood News – Emmys Recap
- Practical Magic 2 review
- Star Trek: The Original Series – Blu-Ray review
- Stop! That! Train! – Blu-Ray review
- Good Sport – Cast interviews
Follow Paul across social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP , Letterboxd, and Patreon
Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Film Reviews:
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
- Forgotten Island
- Resident Evil
- The Musical
- Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
- The Last Kiss
- You Had to Be There
- Tiny Fugitives
- Run Hide Fight: Infidels
- Goody Goody
- The History of Concrete
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast
Review for Resident Evil and Queen(s). Interview with Comic Book artist/writer storyboard artist Dave Wheeler.
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