Category: Alliance Lately

April is nearly done but spring hasn’t quite sprung yet in Minnesota, with the state experiencing some late snow and cold.

No issue for Minnesota critics, though, who kept busy inside theaters seeing the latest Hollywood has to offer. MNFCA members reviewed the likes of “Renfield,” “Air,” and much more.

Many also attended the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival. That event concludes Thursday, so keep an eye out for a release on the MNFCA’s coverage on the MSP IFF.

For now, here’s what the Alliance has been up to lately.

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The month of March had plenty of new films released both in theaters and on streaming platforms and Minnesota film critics kept up with all of them.

Members of the MNFCA reviewed bigger releases including “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” as well as smaller dramas such as “The Lost King” and “A Good Person.” Check out what the Alliance has been up to lately.

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Happy Oscars week!

The past month has been a busy one for the movie world, and that includes Minnesota Film Critics. On top of selecting the winners for the 2023 MNFCA Awards, members were also reviewing several new releases and writing film-related columns.

Check out what the Alliance has been up to lately.

Continue reading “Alliance Lately: Issue No. 72”

February is here and with it were some new films such as the mystery movie “Missing” and the thriller “Knock at the Cabin.”

Those films, as well as pictures nominated for Oscars, were all under review by MNFCA members. This included movies such as “To Leslie” and “Living.”

Here’s what the Alliance has been up to lately.

Continue reading “Alliance Lately: Issue No. 71”

January can sometimes be a rough month at the movies considering what Hollywood usually puts out, but 2023 started off alright.

Many MNFCA members gave positive reviews on recent releases “M3gan” and “Plane,” find out what they thought below. Also find out what they thought of more award contenders and much more.

Here’s what the Alliance has been up to lately.

Continue reading “Alliance Lately: Issue No. 70”

A new year has started but MNFCA members aren’t quite done with 2022 yet.

Over the last few weeks of the year, Minnesota critics spent time reviewing new blockbusters such as the “Avatar” sequel, and award contenders like “Babylon.” Check out what they had to think on those movies and much more in this Alliance Lately.

Continue reading “Alliance Lately: Issue No. 69”

Winter has hit Minnesota this week with a blast of cold weather meaning it’s a good time to stay indoors and watch movies.

Members of the MNFCA have been doing just that, and reviewing movies as well. From the action flick “Violent Night” to the drama “Empire of Light,” Minnesota critics have been keeping busy with new releases, and older films, too.

Here’s what the Alliance has been up to lately.

Continue reading “Alliance Lately: Issue No. 68”

The Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone and with it the month of November.

It was a period of Oscar contenders getting screened and blockbusters hitting theaters. MNFCA members were all over those recent films and more.

Here’s what the Alliance has been up to lately.

Continue reading “Alliance Lately: Issue No. 67”

It was a mix of horror movies and Oscar contenders being reviewed by members of the MNFCA recently.

Several critics concluded special Halloween series and reviewed recently released horror pictures. Many also reviewed films likely to earn recognition during award season, with several screened at the Twin Cities Film Festival.

Here’s what the Alliance has been up to lately.

Continue reading “The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 66”