The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 210

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: Wild Horse Minus Zero

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.

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Joe Botten – The MN Movie Man

Godzilla is back, and so is The MN Movie Man! Now in theaters are Godzilla Minus Zero, Paradise Lost and The Last Temptation of Becky, with New Group now streaming on Shudder and AMC+. Find them all on the Latest Reviews page.

Shelf Worthy added 20 new disc reviews this week, including 4K looks at Battle of Britain, Futureworld and Somewhere in Time, all on the Physical Media Reviews page.

Off Screen, On Stage caught the U.S. premiere of Jellyfish at Unlabeled Theatre, which played Gremlin Theatre through November 8.

And it’s almost here: The MN Movie Man is hosting Emagine’s Secret Movie Night at Emagine Willow Creek on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m.!

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 reviewed La bola negra and Possible Love.

For his Patreon subscribers, Brian’s reviewed Clayface and Ink.

Check out more of Brian’s work on his Patreon.

Dallas Fisher – Dallas Goes To The Movies

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Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Wild Horse Nine, Jimmy, La Bola Negra, and Possible Love. His review for Wild Horse Nine can also be read at the Eden Prairie Local News and the Woodbury News Net.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

This week, find Twin Cities Film Fest reviews for two new releases and also a review for Ramayana!

[TCFF 2026] I Play Rocky (2026)

Chaz Kangas – SPEAK MPLS

Here’s my interview with Minnesota director Anthony Cousins on his found footage festival favorites ‘Frogman’ & ‘Frogman Returns’!

Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm

Over on Best Animated Podcast, Jakob and fellow MNFCA critic Dallas Fisher (@DallasGoesToTheMovies) dive deep into George Miller’s Oscar-winning penguin jukebox musical Happy Feet!

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

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

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Ruth over at FlixChatter recently posted her October Viewing Recap: Mini Review of 80s Horror Classic The Changeling + Movie(s) of the Month

She’s also posted three new release reviews:

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:

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Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast

Reviews for Mouse, La Bola Negra, and The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.

Interview with comedian/director Katie Wilson

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest film critiques, reviews, and news from the Minnesota Film Critics Association! 🎬🍿

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