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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 127

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: Love Hurts when you have Heart Eyes

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 releases:

He also did a deepdive of 2021 movies, reviewing the following releases from that year:

Lastly, he has reviews for the following classic movies:

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

Brian reviewed the following new releases:

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Love Hurts and Parthenope.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

Genre love is in the air, everywhere we look around! If you’re still looking for the right movie for your V-Day, you can find new reviews of Heart Eyes and Love Hurts, as well as recent streaming release You’re Cordially Invited:

Meanwhile, over on the Kyle & Nick on Film Patreon, patrons will have access to the finale in our series, The Road to De Palma, where we discuss and rank all 28 Brian De Palma films we covered in the series. You can find individual episodes on each film as well by becoming a Patron!

Matt Hambridge – FandomWire

This past week Matt reviewed Heart Eyes for Break Time Reviews and Love Hurts for FandomWire.

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine paired the modern western “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” with verde chicken chili and Steven Soderbergh’s 1998 neo noir stunner “Out of Sight” with spinach artichoke pasta on Veg Out. Plus, she has five new reviews on The Feed: “Inheritance,” “You’re Cordially Invited,” “Dog Man,” “Heart Eyes” and “Love Hurts.” She also continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on “Hit Man,” “The Girl with the Needle” and more, on top of starting a month-long Comfort Collab Instagram series with 28 people pairing beloved baked goods with comfort shows and movies.

Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film

At his site, Liedke reviewed many 2024 films receiving award-season recognition. They include “The Substance,” “Emilia Perez,” “Sing Sing,” “Nickel Boys,” “The Room Next Door,” “Babygirl,” “The Piano Lesson,” “Oh, Canada,” “Hard Truths” and “Maria.” He also published his Top 10 Movies of 2024 list.

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Ruth over at FlixChatter posted a TV Review of SEVERANCE (Season 1) – a binge-worthy workplace mystery that rewards your patience. She also reviewed the newly-released LOVE HURTS (2025) – Ke Huy Quan is lovable as ever, but this not-so-sweet Valentine thriller is wince-inducing. Meanwhile, Ruth also posted a guest review of Heart Eyes, a Valentine’s Day rom-com slasher for those who want blood + gore for their date night

Ruth would love to connect with fellow MNFCA on Letterboxd, so let’s do so if you haven’t already.

FlixChatter is on Letterboxd > https://letterboxd.com/flixchatter/ 

Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

Paul has some new reviews and interviews to share this week and make sure to follow him on social media!

Interview:

Kinda Pregnant Cast Interviews with Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Brianne Howey, and Will Forte

New Reviews:

4K/Blu-Ray Reviews:

Follow Paul on Social Media!

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews:

Blue-ray/UHD Reviews:

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

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 126

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: That Dog Man is giving me Heart Eyes

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.

Joe Botten – The MN Movie Man

Last week, The MN Movie Man mentioned that January was a quieter month…well, the seven reviews published this week would beg to differ.  Check out his early look at the new Valentine’s Day slasher Heart Eyes as well as Companion, You’re Cordially Invited, Dark Match, Rose, Green and Gold, and Time Passages.

Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Facebook for his weekly early looks at upcoming films and other updates 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 releases:

He also has reviews for the following classic movies:

Lastly, in their movie rankings section, he has updated the following lists:

The Best Movies of 2021

Every Marvel MCU Movie Ranked

The Best Movies of 2018

The Best Movies of 2019

The Best Movies of 2020

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

Brian reviewed the new releases Presence, Companion, and You’re Cordially Invited.

For his Patreon subscribers, he began a “Filmmaker in Focus” series about Jia Zhangke, starting with an essay in The Definitives about Xiao Wu (1997).

Also, Brian appeared on KARE 11 Saturday to recommend Presence, All We Imagine as Light, and A Different Man.

Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter previewed his 25 Most Anticipated Films of 2025.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

Over on the GOAT Film Reviews site, you can find a few of my end-of-year lists:

Kyle’s Top Ten Films of 2024!

Kyle’s Most Anticipated Movies of 2025!

You can also find early reviews of several new releases!

[Early Review] You’re Cordially Invited (2025)

[Early Review] Dog Man (2025)

[Early Review] Heart Eyes (2025)

Dog Man is now in theaters, while You’re Cordially Invited is streaming on Prime Video. Heart Eyes hits theaters this Friday!

New Episode of Kyle & Nick on Film: The Girl with the Needle (2024)

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

The third year of the “Picturegoer” newsletter kicks off with reviews of the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”; Michael Caine as the womanizing “Alfie”; the stop motion adventure “Coraline”; Michael York and Jenny Agutter in a dystopian in “Logan’s Run”; Will Forte as “Macgruber”; and the pilot episode of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”.  Follow the link.

Chaz Kangas – Bring Me the News

Hot off the presses, here’s my interview with Severin’s David Gregory on the restoration and recent re-release of Russ Meyer’s ‘Vixen’ trilogy!

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Ruth over at FlixChatter posted a classic review of The Elephant Man (1980) – An appreciation for David Lynch’s heartbreaking and hauntingly beautiful biographical drama.

She also reviewed an Indian drama currently playing in select theaters, All We Imagine as Light (2024) – Payal Kapadia’s understated tribute to the working-class women of Mumbai.

Ruth also posted FlixChatter’s JANUARY 2025 Viewing Recap + Movie of the Month, including mini-reviews of:

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | Kneecap | My Old Ass | Jamie Fox: What Had Happened Was | Back in Action | In the Land of Saints and Sinners | Goodrich

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews:

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews

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

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 124

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: The Wolf Man is Back in Action

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.

Joe Botten – The MN Movie Man

Now that we’re halfway through January, The MN Movie Man has finished his year-end wrap up 🙂  Check out the Best, the Worst, and the Special Mentions here!

A variety of new reviews arrived this week as well: Wolf Man, Back in Action, Night Call, Vermiglio, Alarum, & Wish You Were Here.

Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Facebook for his weekly early looks at upcoming films and other updates 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 releases:

He also has reviews for the following classic movies:

Lastly, in their movie rankings section, he has updated lists for the best movies starring Adam Driver, the best movies starring Timothée Chalamet, and the best movies released in 2013.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

Brian reviewed the Belgian thriller Night Call, the docu-style horror movie It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This, and the new remake Wolf Man.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Wolf Man.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

This week, you can find a review for the first major horror release of 2025, Wolf Man!

New Episode of Kyle & Nick on Film: Red Rooms (2023)

Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall

Eric Houston – North Metro TV

Movie Man Eric Houston looks back at the career of the great David Lynch.

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

In this week’s issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, Barry Jenkins takes a swing at a “Lion King” prequel with “Mufasa”; Edward G. Robinson tries to enter high society in “The Little Giant”; Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty get “Lost in America”; Tyrone Power leaves “The Mark of Zorro”; James Cameron works out his own marital woes in “True Lies”; and the first volume of “Full Metal Alchemist”.  Follow the link: https://picturegoer.substack.com/p/picturegoer-vol-2-issue-51-mufasa

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine paired the 2023 detective/dark comedy show “Poker Face” with twice-baked potatoes on Veg Out. Plus, she published two new reviews on The Feed: “One of Them Days” and “September 5.” She also continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on a couple 2024 releases and published a new Letterboxd list in honor of the late, great David Lynch.

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

FlixChatter Review: The Wild Robot (2024) – A visually stunning animated tale filled with warmth as a robot discovers motherhood

FlixChatter’s 15 Most Anticipated 2025 Movies – 2025’s lineup is already brimming with exciting new projects

FlixChatter’s Top 10 Films of 2024 + 20 Honorable Mentions

Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

It’s a new year and Paul is here with reviews of a few new movies hitting theaters and streaming

The Room Next Door

September 5

Unstoppable

Smile 2 – Now on 4K

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews

Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast

New Episode of Kyle & Nick on Film: Red Rooms (2023)

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

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 123

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: Den of The Last Showgirl

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.

Joe Botten – The MN Movie Man

After a (brief) winter’s nap, The MN Movie Man is back with a sleigh full of reviews of both new and recent films!

If you still have your Christmas Tree up (he does), sit back, pull up the Yule Log on YouTube and enjoy these late presents: Birdeater, Memoir of a Snail, I’m Still Here, A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist, Babygirl, Queer, Hard Truths, Nightbitch, September 5, The Damned, Nosferatu, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, Bloody Axe Wound, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Man in the White Van

Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Facebook for his weekly hot takes and other updates 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 releases:

He also has reviews for a couple classic movies:

Lastly, in their movie rankings section, he updated his ranking of every Luca Guadagnino movie and ranked the best movies of 2014.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

Brian reviewed the second season of the AppleTV+ series, Severance.

He also wrote a new essay about Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut (1999), exclusively for his Patreon subscribers. Readers can purchase access individually or join Deep Focus Review’s Patron community to access it.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

Over on the GOAT Film Reviews YouTube Channel, you can find Video Reviews for Daddy’s Head and Conclave:

On the GOAT Film Reviews Website, you can find an Early Review for the 2025 sequel, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera!

New Episodes of Kyle & Nick on Film:

Matt Hambridge – Break Time Reviews

On his newly revamped website, Break Time Reviews, Matt released his Top 10 Movies of 2024. And for FandomWire, he kicked off 2025 with a review of the heist sequel Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

In this week’s issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, thoughts on the coal-in-your-stocking holiday offering “Red One”; Robert Ryan in Robert Wise’s masterful boxing noir “The Set-Up”; the kung fu classic “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin”; Prince’s befuddling, beautiful vanity project “Under the Cherry Moon”; Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss bicker in “What About Bob”; and a book of George Lucas interviews. 

Follow the link: https://picturegoer.substack.com/p/picturegoer-vol-2-issue-50-red-one

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine paired the family-friendly favorite “Happy Feet” with penguin popsicles on Veg Out. Plus, she celebrated Letterboxd’s Year in Review release with a reel highlighting her stats. She also continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on documentaries about three iconic women and other 2024 releases.

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Golden Globes 2025 recap – Demi, Stan, Shōgun, The Brutalist, Flow, etc. – winner highlights + favorite moments of the night

FlixChatter Review: The Last Showgirl (2024) – Pamela Anderson proves she’s no fading starlet in Gia Coppola’s poignant yet familiar Vegas drama

Documentary Spotlight – Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020)– the soulful ‘entertainer in chief’ who tapped into the unifying power of music

Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies

Paul has new reviews and interviews for 2025! Plus, a look back at 2024

THE LAST SHOWGIRL review

THE LAST SHOWGIRL interviews with Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, and Gia Coppola

SE7EN 4K review

Paul’s Top 10 Movies of 2024

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews

Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast

New Episodes of Kyle & Nick on Film:

Sing Sing (2023)

The Order (2024)

Tyler Strandberg – Cinefied

Over on Cinefied, Tyler wrote about the dystopian game show Beast Games, noting the striking parallels between Survivor and Squid Game, and dived into how these competitions reflect the harsh realities of wealth inequality and human desperation.

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

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 122

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: Wallace and Gromit meet The Damned Nosferatu

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 releases:

In their movie rankings section, he also released his first edition of the best movies of all time, which he plans to update annually moving forward.

Matt Clark – Kino Ventura

In his annual review, Matt recounts some of his favorite cinema-related activities, watching trends, as well as his top theatrical experiences from 2024.

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

Brian reviewed the Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and The Damned.

Brian also appeared on KARE 11 Saturday on December 28 to discuss A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu, and The Brutalist

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Unstoppable. He also posted his predictions for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

Over on the GOAT Film Reviews site, you can find Kyle’s Early Review of Better Man, the Robbie Williams musical biopic with a twist!

On the GOAT Film Reviews YouTube Channel, you can find a Video Review for the 2023 film The Wait!

New Episodes of Kyle & Nick on Film: Anora (2024) and The Brutalist (2024).

Zach Hammill – Movie Friend

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

In this week’s installment of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, Steve McQueen’s World War 2 drama “Blitz”; the stars and director of “The Big Heat” re-unite for “Human Desire”; Orson Welles works in color for the first time with “The Immortal Story”; Ernst Lubitsch and George Cukor fight for control of “One Hour With You”; Jackie Chan ups the ante in “Police Story 2”; and “The Monster Show”, a cultural history of the horror film by the late David Skal. Follow the link

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine paired the first “Bridget Jones’s Diary” movie with dark chocolate sorbet and Veganuary favorite “Okja” with jambalaya on Veg Out. Plus, she published her best of 2024 series: Top 10 Pairings, Television, Movies Part One and Movies Part Two. She also continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on “Touch,” “Lee” and more, and released a trailer for all of her 2025 pairings.

Tim Lammers – Forbes

Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film

Liedke reviewed several award contenders at his site in recent weeks, including “The Last Showgirl,” “Nightbitch,” “Queer,” “Nosferatu,” “A Complete Unknown” and “The Brutalist.”

Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

2024 Recap

Film Reviews

Blu-ray/UHD Reviews

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 121

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: The End of the Better Man came on September 5

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 recapped the 2024 film year over on Cinephile Corner with the following movie rankings:

The 10 Best A24 Movies of 2024

The 50 Best Movies of 2024

The 10 Best Horror Movies of 2024

The 10 Best Animated Movies of 2024

Matt Clark – Kino Ventura

Matt made a zine all about his beloved crime flicks. Read more about the zine and how to get a copy here

Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review

Brian wrapped up 2024 with his list of the Top 10 Films of 2024.

To read his list of the Top 25 Films of 2024 and additional commentary on the year, you can join his community on Patreon or purchase access to the complete list separately.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Nickel Boys and Better Man. He also published his list of the Top 10 Films of 2024.

Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews

Over on the GOAT Film Reviews Website, you can find new reviews of recent holiday releases, including the following:

New Episodes of Kyle & Nick on Film:

C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer

In this week’s issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh try mightily to bring life to melodramatic cliches in “We Live in Time”; “Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” reinvents the vampire film; Chuck Jones’ original animated masterpiece “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”; Max Linder crafts a silent spoof of Dumas in “The Three Must-Get-Theres”; a contrarian opinion on the cult classic “Wet Hot American Summer”; and a bonus book review of Eve Babitz’s wonderful “L.A. Woman”. Follow the link.

Catherine Krummey – Veg Out Recipes

Catherine paired the 1979 holiday classic “Jack Frost” with sugar cookies on Veg Out. Plus, she has five new reviews on The Feed: “The Brutalist,” “Mufasa,” “Nosferatu,” “The Fire Inside” and “Better Man.” She also continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on “I’m Still Here,” “Saturday Night” and more.

Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark

Film Reviews:

Sing Sing

2073

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Best Movies of 2024

Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com

Film Reviews

Blu-ray & UHD Reviews

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 118

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: Nightbitch giving The Order on Y2K

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.

Joe Botten (The MN Movie Man)

At The MN Movie Man, four new reviews for fans of all genres, from documentary to animated holiday offerings.  Check out reviews for The Invisible Raptor, Get Away, That Christmas, and Freediver. 

Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram and Facebook for his weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters! 

Eli Brau (Cinephile Corner)

Eli has a few new pieces this week over on Cinephile Corner. In their movie reviews section, they have reviews for the following new releases:

In their classic movie reviews section, they also have pieces for the following films:

Lastly, they updated their Robert Eggers movie ranking to coincide with the upcoming release of Nosferatu.

Matt Clark (Kino Venture)

While he usually delves into older films, Matt has compiled his Best Hardboiled Crime Films list for 2024. He also put this post together as a Letterboxd list so feel free to check it out, like, and comment!

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

Brian reviewed Hard Truths, The Order, Oh, Canada, Nightbitch, Y2K, and Get Away.

For his Patreon subscribers, he posted an early review of Pedro Almodóvar’s latest, The Room Next Door.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter predicted this year’s Golden Globe Award nominations.

Kyle Goethe

Over on the GOAT Film Reviews YouTube Channel, there are a few new Video Reviews available!

Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk

New episodes of Kyle & Nick on Film!

Catherine Krummey

Catherine paired the holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with peanut butter brownies on Veg Out. Plus, she has three new reviews on The Feed: “Unstoppable,” “Y2K” and “Nightbitch.” The In Memoriam series she is hosting is still underway, and she continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on “A Complete Unknown,” “Nosferatu” and more.

Ruth Maramis

November Recap + Movie of the Month + Mini Reviews of American Dreamer (2022) + Hunter Killer (2018)

FlixChatter Review: NIGHTBITCH (2024) – Amy Adams is at her most fearless though the film is more on the tame side

FlixChatter Review: MARIA (2024) – Angelina Jolie is sublime in this stylish but cryptic reimagining of Maria Callas’ last days

Paul McGuire Grimes (Paul’s Trip to the Movies)

Paul has some new reviews this week and interviews this week

THE ORDER review

NIGHTBITCH review

STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW review

THE ORDER Interviews with Jude Law, Jurnee Smollett, Tye Sheridan, Justin Kurzel

Follow Paul on social media: @PAULSMOVIETRIP

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Films

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 116

The Minnesota Movie Digest, from the Minnesota Film Critics Association, showcases film reviews, essays, and interviews, highlighting latest releases and classic films. Contributions from members offer diverse insights, covering films like Wicked, Gladiator II, and The Piano Lesson. Stay updated with film critiques through their social media channels.

The Minnesota Movie Digest: Here’s Glicked!

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.

Joe Botten (The MN Movie Man)

The MN Movie Man hopes you all had a happy Glicked weekend!  This past week, he featured reviews of Wicked and new Netflix films The Merry Gentlemen and Spellbound.  For action fans, Sylvester Stallone’s action flick Armor is in theaters and on demand.  Finally, it’s not out until January 2025, but an early review of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is available!

Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram and Facebook for his weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters!

Eli Brau

Eli has a few new pieces this week over on Cinephile Corner. In their movie reviews section, they have reviews for the following new releases:

In their classic reviews section, they also have a new review of Inside Llewyn Davis (2013).

Kyle Goethe

Over on the GOAT Film Reviews Website, you can find a new review for The Piano Lesson, now streaming on Netflix!

[Early Review] The Piano Lesson (2024)

On the GOAT Film Reviews YouTube Channel, you can find video reviews for the following 2024 films:

–My Old Ass (2024): Video Review 

–Megalopolis (2024): Video Review 

–Monster Summer (2024): Video Review 

Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk

New episode for Gladiator II

Barrett Goetz

Zach Hammill

Zach catches up and shares his thoughts on new and new-ish releases: THE WILD ROBOT, EMILIA PEREZ, CONCLAVE, SATURDAY NIGHT, HERETIC, ANORA, and WICKED.

Jason Hemming

Review of Wicked: People who are familiar with and love the staged musical will absolutely love this filmed adaptation.  Those unfamiliar with the source material will find it to be just ok to good.

Reservoir Dogs: The Audio Drama: Adapting Quentin Tarantino’s debut film to audio format but with a twist.  All of the iconic male characters( Mr. Pink, Mr. Blonde, Mr White, ect) will be performed by women.

Chaz Kangas

Interview with director and writers of the new “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”: Wade Allain-Marcus and Chuck Hayward

Catherine Krummey

Catherine paired the 2022 “Predator” prequel “Prey” with basil mint mushroom jerky on Veg Out. Plus, she has four new reviews on The Feed: “The World According to Allee Willis,” “Blitz,” “Wicked” and “Maria.” She was also added to the roster of female film and TV critics on The Cherry Picks, and she continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on “Love Lies Bleeding,” “The Wild Robot” and more.

Tim Lammers

Time reviewed Gladiator II and Wicked on WCCO-AM’s “Paul & Jordana” show and The Tom Barnard Show. He also interviewed Danny DeVito about his cameo on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. He also interviewed the film’s Visual Effects Supervisor Angus Bickerton and Stop-Motion Supervisor Ian Mackinnon. Finally, he spoke to Danny Elfman about the 25th anniversary of the release of Sleepy Hallow and 35th anniversary of Batman.

Ruth Maramis

Small Things Like These (2024) – Cillian Murphy brings a subtle intensity to this slow yet absorbing historical drama

WICKED (2024) – Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande are wicked good in Jon M. Chu’s vivid, dazzling, and surprisingly heartfelt movie musical

And in honor of the star of Small Things Like These, Ruth also wanted to share this oldie-but-goodie tribute post she made for Cillian Murphy – 35 reasons I’m a fan of the Irish actor

Paul McGuire Grimes (Paul’s Trip to the Movies)

It’s a BIG week at the movies whether you’re headed to the theaters or want something that’s streaming:

Paul has reviews of five new movies:

Wicked

Gladiator II

The Piano Lesson

Blitz

Anora

Paul sits down with Michelle Yeoh to talk about all “Wicked”

Plus, here’s his latest segment on “Twin Cities Live” with reviews of “Gladiator II” “Emilia Perez” and “Heretic”

Follow him on TikTok/Instagram/Threads @PAULSMOVIETRIP

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

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The Minnesota Movie Digest: Issue No. 115

The Minnesota Movie Digest: Going on a Blitz to see Gladiator II

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.

Joe Botten (The MN Movie Man)

As The MN Movie Man eagerly anticipates the upcoming Glicked weekend (be sure to read his early review of Gladiator II!), he has several films to recommend.

On Netflix, get ready for holiday fun with Hot Frosty and the timely Joy, which explores the birth of IVF. For those missing summer road trips, check out For When You Get Lost – just be prepared for some unresolved daddy/sister/IPA issues along the way.

The true gem of the week is The World According to Allee Willis, a brilliantly crafted documentary that takes you into the life of a legendary songwriter. This one earns The MN Movie Man’s highest recommendation and rating.

Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram and Facebook for his weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters

Eli Brau

Eli has a few new pieces this week over on Cinephile Corner. In their movie reviews section, they have reviews for a few new releases, including The Order, Juror #2, Speak No Evil, and Sometimes I Think About Dying.

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

Brian reviewed Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II and Andrea Arnold’s latest, Bird.

For his Patreon subscribers, he reviewed Steve McQueen’s Blitz.

Finally, as part of his essay series, The Definitives, he moved his piece about Lars von Trier’s Melancholia (2011) from behind his Patreon paywall to Deep Focus Review. Happy reading!

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter published reviews for Gladiator II and Red One.

Kyle Goethe

Over at GOAT Film Reviews, Kyle has his early reviews of Gladiator II, Emilia Pérez, and Red One. And on the GOAT Film Reviews YouTube Channel, you can find First Reactions to a number of new releases and a Video Review for Transformers One (2024).

Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk

New episodes for Booger and Emilia Pérez.

Catherine Krummey

Catherine paired the underrated 2016 pulpy neo-noir “The Nice Guys” with apple pie on Veg Out. Plus, she has two new reviews on The Feed: “Gladiator II” and “A Real Pain.” She also helped to organize a collaborative film bro satire post and continued her FYC Friday series with quick thoughts on “Memoirs of a Snail,” “Wicked Little Letters” and more.

Ruth Maramis

A REAL PAIN (2024) – Jesse Eisenberg + Kieran Culkin’s bittersweet buddy dramedy is a real delight

GLADIATOR II (2024) – The cast brings their A-game but this sequel is heavy on CGI spectacle, light on logic + emotional resonance

7 Favorite Scenes from the Roman Epic GLADIATOR – Ridley Scott simply can’t top the original.

Paul McGuire Grimes (Paul’s Trip to the Movies)

Paul has new reviews and interviews to share this week!

WICKED Interview with Michelle Yeoh 

COBRA KAI Interviews with the Creators and Stars Ralph Macchio and Williams Zabka

Plus, Paul has new reviews of:

Gladiator II

Heretic

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Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

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Tyler Strandberg

Over on Cinefied, Tyler wrote reviews for the film Blitz, and the upcoming film Gladiator II.


He also interviewed actress Maddie Hasson, as well as director George Nolfi (and surprise guest Morena Baccarin) for the film Elevation.


On his own website Key Frame Reframe, Tyler published his November Oscar Predictions.

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 114

The Alliance Lately: The Piano Lesson by a Heretic

Welcome to The Alliance Lately, the official newsletter from the Minnesota Film Critics Alliance (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 Alliance Lately 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 Alliance Lately.

Joe Botten (The MN Movie Man)

There’s something for everyone at The MN Movie Man this week.  In the mood for horror?  Try Heretic.  Eager to start your Oscar watching on the big screen?  Sign up for The Piano Lesson.  Follow-up on last year’s Best Actor winner Cillian Murphy in his new film Small Things Like These.  If you’re simply looking to sit back and enjoy a 90-minue ride, Elevation will do just fine.  Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point is the first holiday title Joe unwrapped this season — did he want to return it?  Finally, those who like uncovering indie dramas might take interest in Okie and for lovers of both documentaries and horror films, the five hour Doc of Chucky will be your friend to the end.

Finally, Joe’s early review of Gladiator II has entered the arena for your entertainment.

Keep following The MN Movie Man’s Instagram and Facebook for weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters!

Eli Brau

Eli has a few new pieces this week over on Cinephile Corner. In their movie reviews section, they have reviews for a few new releases, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Hold Your Breath, Strange Darling, ME, It’s What’s Inside, and Salem’s Lot. They also have throwback reviews of Doctor Sleep (2019), Ju-on: The Grudge (2002), and Heathers (1989).

And then in their rankings section, they have lists for the best movies of 2015, and rankings of the movies directed by Damien Chazelle and Riley Stearns.

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

Brian recently reviewed Heretic, Emilia Pérez, Here, and All You Need is Blood.

For his Patreon subscribers, he reviewed Anora and wrote about The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) in his essay series, The Definitives.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Small Things Like These and updated his Oscar predictions.

Barrett Goetz

Kyle Goethe

Over at GOAT Film Reviews, Kyle has his early review of Heretic! On the GOAT Film Reviews YouTube Channel, you can find a video review of Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance (2024), along with a number of First Reactions to new releases!

Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk

New episodes for The Deer Hunter and Heretic.

Catherine Krummey

Catherine paired the classic 1959 Doris Day-Rock Hudson romcom “Pillow Talk” with pea and pesto gnocchi on Veg Out. Plus, she has three new reviews on The Feed: “Heretic,” “The Piano Lesson” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” She also organized a collaborative Noirvember Double Features post and continued her FYC Friday series with microreviews of “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” “I Am: Céline Dion” and more.

Tim Lammers

Time reviewed Heretic on WCCO-AM’s “Paul & Jordana” show and “The Tom Barnard Show. He also interviewed Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito for their new family holiday comedy A Sudden Case of Christmas (now in limited release and digital video on demand), which appears on Forbes.com.

Ruth Maramis

VENOM: The Last Dance (2024) – Tom Hardy bids farewell to his chatty, bombastic symbiote in a whirlwind of crazy fun

TCFF 2024 Review: La Cocina – a visceral cinematic experience set in a bustling kitchen boldly explores power & class dynamics

TCFF 2024 Review: BLITZ – Saoirse Ronan is luminous in Steve McQueen’s impeccably-crafted but emotionally underwhelming WWII drama

Paul McGuire Grimes (Paul’s Trip to the Movies)

Paul has a collection of new reviews and interviews to share:

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

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