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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 112

The Alliance Lately: Your Monster is A Real Pain

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)

Heading into Halloween week, The MN Movie Man’s 31 Days to Scare is pulling out the big frights.  Hope you have your mad monster party selections ready to go!  If you don’t, check out some ideas here!

For new releases, Joe has reviews of Your Monster (a film he first saw back in January at its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival), I Will Never Leave You Alone, and two films that played at the Twin Cities Film Festival and are out now, Don’t Move and Magpie.  

Follow The MN Movie Man’s Instagram and Facebook for weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters!  You can also subscribe to receive notifications from his website when new reviews are posted!

Matt Clark

Matt attended his favorite horror movie mini-thon: The Super Spook Show Spectacular!

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

Brian covered the new release Your Monster. He also wrote about Conclave, Magpie, Unstoppable, Nightbitch, and A Real Pain for the Twin Cities Film Fest.

For his Patreon subscribers, Brian continued his coverage of Netflix’s 2021 Fear Street trilogy with Part Two: 1978 and Part Three: 1666 for his month of exclusive horror reviews.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Magpie and A Real Pain as part of his coverage of Twin Cities Film Fest.

Jay Gabler

For the Duluth News Tribune, Jay interviewed composer Ryan Homsey about his score for the documentary Merchant Ivory.

Kyle Goethe

Over at the GOAT Film Reviews website, Kyle has a review for the new release Conclave.

In addition, Kyle is continuing his yearly 31 Days of Horror event:

Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk

Eric Houston

Movie Man Eric Houston takes a look at the history of England’s most famous comedy troupe with Monty Python: Completely Different.

Catherine Krummey

Catherine paired the cult favorite 2013-2015 TV show “Hannibal” with beet burgers on Veg Out. Plus, she has a new review of “Conclave” on The Feed and she also published a Twin Cities Film Fest recap. Additionally, the “Demons & Monsters & Creatures, OH MY!” series she is co-hosting continued with more scary season films and shows.

Matthew Liedke

At his site, Liedke reviewed October releases Joker: Folie à Deux, Piece by Piece, The Outrun, and The Apprentice.

Ruth Maramis

Ruth reviewed four films as part of the Twin Cities Film Fest: A Little Family Drama, Magpie, Luther: Never Too Much, and Camp Ricstar.

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

Paul has a variety of new updates this week:

Iconic Scream Queens – Paul Interviews Jamie Lee Curtis, Heather Langenkamp, and Neve Campbell

CONCLAVE review

CONCLAVE interviews with Ralph Fiennes and Edward Berger

Twin Cities Live 10/18 – Paul Interviews Heather Langenkamp and Robert Englund to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Movies

Blu-ray/UHD

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 111

The Alliance Lately: Smile 2 the Woman of the Hour on your way to the Conclave

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)

Joe has been keeping his 31 Days to Scare going and has something for all walks of horror fans.  Check it out and bookmark it as we get closer to Halloween.

On The MN Movie Man, Joe has reviews of new releases Smile 2, Woman of the Hour, and MadS.  He’s also playing catch-up on titles that have been dropping over the last few weeks: Seeking Mavis Beacon, Will & Harper, Things Will Be Different, The Radleys, The Outrun, It’s What’s Inside, Blink, and Hoard.

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

Brian covered the new releases Smile 2 and MadS. He also previewed the Twin Cities Film Fest and, from the festival, wrote about On Becoming a Guinea Fowl.

For his Patreon subscribers, Brian continued his month of exclusive horror reviews with his takes on Terrifier 3 and Netflix’s Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021).

Brian also appeared on KARE 11 on Saturday, October 19, to share some fall movie recommendations and talk about his favorite horror movie.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter posted a review for Smile 2.

Kyle Goethe

Over at the GOAT Film Reviews website, Kyle has a review for the new release Green Night.

In addition, Kyle is continuing his yearly 31 Days of Horror event:

Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk

Zach Hammill

This week, Zach gets caught up with The Substance, and reviews the new film We Live in Time.

Jason Hemming

This week Jason reviewed Smile 2.

Eric Houston

Movie Man Eric released a podcast this week reviewing The Wasp, Inside Out 2, Challengers, and a handful of Universal Monsters movies!

Catherine Krummey

Last week’s Veg Out pairing was 2011’s “Thor” and smørrebrød. Plus, she has two new reviews on The Feed: “Smile 2” and “Magpie.” She also published a preview of the Twin Cities Film Fest. Additionally, she participated in a “Food & Drink Files: Netflix Edition” collab, got 10/10 on an Instagram movie trivia show and the “Demons & Monsters & Creatures, OH MY!” series she is co-hosting continued with more scary season films and shows.

Ruth Maramis

Ruth reviewed Saturday Night and Conclave. She also previewed 10 must-see documentaries as part of her Twin Cities Film Fest countdown.

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

Paul has a variety of new updates this week:

New Reviews of:

Woman of the Hour

The Apprentice

Heartstopper Season 3

Twin Cities Film Fest 2024 Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

A Nightmare On Elm Street celebrates 40th Anniversary with new 4K and Paul interviews Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp

Twin Cities Live 10/11/24 – Interviews with Ariana DeBose for House of Spoils and Christophe Reeve’s family for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Movies

Blu-ray/UHD

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 108

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: My Old Wild Megalopolis

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)

Check out the new releases from The MN Movie Man this week! Just as the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival wraps up, two films from the 2023 festival are getting a wide release, and both are worth your time! Sleep and Lee are in theaters now. Over on Max, the long-awaited update of Salem’s Lot has risen from the grave. Reviews of Amber Alert, Azrael, and My Old Ass are also up!

Make sure to look over Joe’s Instagram for even more coverage of TIFF24 and the recently concluded Fantastic Fest 2024! October’s 31 Days to Scare is right around the corner!

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  Megalopolis, The Wild Robot, Wolfs, Apartment 7A, and Snack Shack.

They also concluded their deep dive of David Lynch movies, including Fire Walk with Me, The Straight Story, and Inland Empire. And then in their rankings section, they have a ranking of David Lynch movies.

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed Azrael, Wolfs, and Megalopolis.

For his essay series The Definitives, he wrote about David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ (1999) exclusively for his Patreon subscribers.

Finally, James Cameron fans will want to check out several new pieces Brian released from his Patreon paywall recently, including essays about The Terminator (1984) and The Abyss (1989), and reviews about Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and True Lies (1994).

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter posted a full recap of his time at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also posted a review for the new Apple TV+ film Wolfs.

Kyle Goethe

Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk

Barrett Goetz

Zach Hammill

Catherine Krummey

Catherine pairs the underseen 2002 coming-of-age gem Real Women Have Curves with caramel ice cream dessert nachos on Veg Out. Plus, she has two new reviews on The Feed: Megalopolis and Wolfs.

Catherine also participated in a Horror Movie Double Features collab and will be hosting the Secret Movie Night at Emagine Willow Creek on October 9: get tickets here!

Brad Lenz

Ruth Maramis

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

Paul had a busy week of interviews and reviews! Check out his exclusive content:

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Movies: Megalopolis, The Wild Robot, Salem’s Lot, Wolfs, Amber Alert, Lee, Killer Heat, Azrael, Empire Waist, Paradox Effect

Blu-ray/UHD: Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary, Late Night with the Devil

Tyler Strandberg

Before its premiere, Tyler reviewed the autumnal-themed Disney+ series Agatha All Along.

Tyler also reviewed The Wild Robot, one of his favorite films of the year thus far.

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

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 106

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Gray Duck

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)

Before heading off to 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, Joe filed his reviews for the new releases Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Don’t Turn Out the Lights, and the UK release, And Mrs.

Keep track of his TIFF reviews on his Instagram – full details will be up on his website when he gets back stateside!

Matt Clark

Best New-to-Me August Roundup

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

On Deep Focus Review, Brian Eggert reviewed Víctor Erice’s Close Your Eyes, the documentary Look Into My Eyes, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter wrote reviews for two new movies: Rebel Ridge and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. He’s also currently attending the Toronto International Film Festival, and has posted reviews for high-profile titles such as William Tell, Presence, The Brutalist, The Room Next Door, and The Life of Chuck.

Kyle Goethe

Unboxing Arrow Video’s Cold War Creatures

Kyle & Nick on Film (Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk)

90s w/Kyle: 8mm (1999) | The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)

Matt Hambidge

The Perfect Couple

Zach Hammill

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Catherine Krummey (Veg Out Recipes)

Catherine pairs the award-winning sitcom Abbott Elementary with rectangular pan pizza for a back-to-school entry on Veg Out. She also has a new review on The Feed of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

She will be hosting the Secret Movie Night at Emagine Willow Creek on October 9: get tickets here!

Matthew Liedke

Didi Review | Alien Romulus Review | The Crow Review | Summer Throwback Column | Summer Movie Awards

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

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Review | ALIEN ROMULUS Review | AGATHA ALL ALONG Interviews

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

The Deliverance Review | Rebel Ridge Review | BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Review

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Movies:
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Rebel Ridge | Casa Bonita Mi Amor | I’ll Be Right There | The Thicket | Afraid | 1992 | Reagan | Gary | You Gotta Believe

Blu-ray/UHD:
Devil Times Five | They Call Her Macho Woman | Way Bad Stone

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 105

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: AfrAId of the Ivory Wasp

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)

Continuing his trend of covering smaller titles that have emerged in the last few weeks, The MN Movie Man reviewed The Wasp, Slingshot, Merchant Ivory, and Out Come the Wolves.

Stay tuned for a wave of reviews coming out of Canada, where he’ll be reporting from the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival for the next few weeks.

Eli Brau

Eli has a few pieces this week for Cinephile Corner.

Over on their movie reviews section, they have articles for a few new releases, including Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, The Instigators, The Bikeriders, Knox Goes Away, and A Quiet Place: Day One, and a classic review of Eraserhead (1977).

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

On Deep Focus Review, Brian Eggert reviewed the new Blumhouse release, AfrAId.

For his Patreon subscribers, Brian posted a new entry in his essay series, The Definitives, about Víctor Erice’s The Spirit of the Beehive  (1973). He also shared a Reader’s Choice review of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948).

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter updated his Oscar predictions and detailed what the fall festivals mean for this year’s awards race.

Kyle Goethe

Kyle & Nick on Film (Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk)

Eric Houston

Movie Man Eric Houston presents classic educational and industrial shorts on Movie Man Short Shorts. Each installment features two classic shorts and behind-the-scenes info about the people who made the movies. In the latest episode, he presents Command Performance, which looks at how vinyl record albums were made.

Catherine Krummey (Veg Out Recipes)

Catherine pairs the beloved 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice with blueberry lavender ice cream for the final entry in the Summer of Scoops series on Veg Out.

She also has a new review on The Feed of You Gotta Believe and collaborated on a Layered Favorites post, highlighting multifaceted movies and shows on Netflix.

Ruth Maramis

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

It’s a bit of a slow time before the Fall Movie Season kicks into high gear. Paul is using that time to recharge, but here is a review for Lee Daniels’ new film The Deliverance.

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 103

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: Alien: Skincare Jackpot!

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

This week, The MN Movie Man had seven reviews for his readers.  Not all of them were magnificent but you’d be lucky to catch a few of them in theaters!  Check out the reviews for Alien: Romulus, The Deliverance, Daughters, Skincare, Consumed, My Penguin Friend, and Close to You.

Brian Eggert

On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed the new releases Skincare and Alien: Romulus.

Brian also wrapped up his “Filmmaker in Focus” series about Bertrand Bonello with an essay about 2016’s Nocturama for his Patreon community.

Finally, Brian appeared on KARE 11 Saturday on August 17 to talk briefly about a few hidden gems of summer.  

Read more of Brian’s work at Deep Focus Review.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter published reviews for Alien: Romulus and Blink Twice.

Kyle Goethe

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Kyle & Nick on Film (Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk)

Blood Simple (1984) | Alien: Romulus (2024) | Saturday Scares w/Kyle: Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched (2021)

Matt Hambidge

Jackpot! | The Union

Catherine Krummey (Veg Out Recipes)

Catherine pairs fan-favorite TV show The White Lotus with banana gelato as part of her continuing Summer of Scoops series on Veg Out.

She also published four new reviews on The Feed: Blink Twice, Alien: Romulus, Pachinko (Season 2) and In the Rearview.

Additionally, Catherine wrote a tribute to iconic actress Gena Rowlands and organized a community film post for Animation August.

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

Paul has a mix of new reviews and interviews this week

Bad Monkey | Interviews with Vince Vaughn and Bill Lawrence – Bad Monkey Interviews

Jackpot! | Interviews with Awkwafina, Paul Feig, and John Cena – Jackpot! Interviews

4K review – Furiosa | 4K review – The Bikeriders

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Alien: Romulus Review | The Beast (2023) | Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie Review

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Movies
Jackpot | My Penguin Friend | The Good Half | Skincare | Blink Twice | Alien: Romulus | Crescent City | The Union

Blu-ray/UHD
Reptilicus | Ali G Indahouse | Babes | You Can Call Me Bill

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 102

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: It Ends with Cuckoo Borderlands

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

At The MN Movie Man, Joe reviewed new releases It Ends with Us, Dance First, and Peak Season. He also expanded on his original review of NEON’s newest thriller, Cuckoo, after seeing it in May at the Chicago Critics Film Festival.

Kelly Florence & Meg Hafdahl (The Horror Rewind)

This week, horror aficionados Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl invite you to watch their review of I Saw The TV Glow and more here.

Brian Eggert

On Deep Focus Review, Brian Eggert reviewed several new releases:

Brian also continued his “Filmmaker in Focus” series about Bertrand Bonello by reviewing 2011’s House of Pleasures for his Patreon community.

Read more of Brian’s work at Deep Focus Review.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter published a review for It Ends with Us.

Kyle & Nick on Film (Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk)

Kyle and Nick bring you two fresh takes on the latest thrillers, plus Kyle goes solo for a classic from the silent era.

Zach Hammill

Zach has two reviews for you this week!

Catherine Krummey (Veg Out Recipes)

Catherine paired the beloved 1990s chick flick Fried Green Tomatoes with fried tomato basil sorbet balls as part of her continuing Summer of Scoops series on Veg Out. She also published four new reviews on The Feed: Dìdi, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, Sing Sing and The Instigators. Additionally, Catherine collaborated on two film and TV posts: Must Watch with Chocolate and Childhood Favorites.

Ruth Maramis (FlixChatter)

At FlixChatter, Ruth covers a wide array of cinematic experiences this week, from Indigenous stories to the Taiwanese-American experience:

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

More reviews and an interview came out of Paul’s Trip to the Movies this week!

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Mark has a little bit of everything this week, covering classic cinema to modern animated series:

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

This week, Brian has a variety of films and Blu-ray releases to talk about, offering his thoughts on everything from romantic dramas to cult classics.

Tyler Strandberg

For Cinefied, Strandberg wrote a review for the new M. Night Shyamalan film Trap.

On his personal website, Strandberg published his predictions for the Lead Acting and Supporting Acting categories for the 2024 Oscar Season

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 101

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: Harold and the Purple Kneecap Trap

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.

Eli Brau

Eli has a few pieces this week for Cinephile Corner.

Over on their movie reviews section, they have articles for a few new releases, including Longlegs, Twisters, The Strangers Chapter 1, In a Violent Nature, and The Last Stop in Yuma County. 

They also have two lists in their rankings section, including the best movies of 2023 so far, and the best serial killer movies ever to coincide with the release of Longlegs.

Kelly Florence & Meg Hafdahl (The Horror Rewind)

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter published reviews for Kneecap and The Instigators. He also appeared on the Reel Chronicles Podcast to discuss the 20th anniversary of Entourage.

Kyle Goethe

Kyle & Nick on Film (Kyle Goethe & Nicholas Palodichuk)

Zach Hammill

Catherine Krummey (Veg Out Recipes)

Catherine paired the comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” with cookie butter ice cream sandwiches as part of her continuing Summer of Scoops series on Veg Out. She also published two new reviews on The Feed: Kneecap and Between the Temples. Additionally, Catherine led a collaborative post highlighting back-to-school movies.

Ruth Maramis (FlixChatter)

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

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Tyler Strandberg

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 98

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: Fly Me to the Longlegs

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)

This week, The MN Movie Man reported on four new films, giving a rare zero-star review to one of them.  Check them out to discover which one it is!  Fly Me to the Moon, Dandelion, Longlegs, and Lumina.  

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

On Deep Focus Review, Brian Eggert reviewed the new releases Sing Sing, Longlegs, and The Inheritance.

For his Patreon subscribers, he continued his “Filmmaker in Focus” series about French director Bertrand Bonello with an analysis of 2014’s Saint Laurent.

Read more of Brian’s work at Deep Focus Review.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter published reviews for Fly Me to the Moon and Longlegs.

Kyle Goethe

Kyle & Nick on Film:

Catherine Krummey (Veg Out Recipes)

Catherine paired last year’s mega hit Barbie with raspberry bubble gum ice cream as part of her continuing Summer of Scoops series on Veg Out. She also published three new reviews on The Feed: Fly Me to the Moon, Sunny and Sisi & I.

Additionally, Catherine wrote a tribute to one of her biggest idols, the late, great Shelley Duvall, and she also highlighted foodie films and shows available to stream on Netflix.

Matthew Liedke

This week, Matthew dives into a mix of new releases. Check out his detailed reviews:

Ruth Maramis (FlixChatter)

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

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Mark brings us a variety of reviews this week. Check out his latest takes:

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Movies: Girl You Know It’s True, Sorry/Not Sorry, Faye, Fly Me to the Moon, Divorce in the Black, Longlegs, Sing Sing

Blu-ray: Sitcom, Criminal Lovers, Water Drops on Burning Rocks, Origin, The Sadness

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The Alliance Lately: Issue No. 97

Minnesota Film Critics Alliance Newsletter

The Alliance Lately: MaXXXine Beverly: Despicable Space Cadet

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)

Brian Eggert (Deep Focus Review)

On Deep Focus Review, Brian Eggert wrote reviews of the new releases Mother, Couch and MaXXXine.

Brian also posted an essay that explores the brief history of the mumblegore sub-subgenre, called The Scrappy Independents of Mumblegore. He accompanied this with new and expanded reviews of several mumblegore titles, including:

Finally, Brian posted a new entry in his essay series, The Definitives, about Akira Kurosawa’s Kagemusha (1980), exclusively for his Patreon audience.

Read more of Brian’s work at Deep Focus Review.

Hunter Friesen (The Cinema Dispatch)

At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter published his rankings for the best movies of the year so far; as well as reviews for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and Mother, Couch. He also appeared on the Reel Chronicles Podcast to discuss the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future Part II.

Kyle Goethe

GOAT Film Reviews:

Kyle & Nick on Film:

Barrett Goetz

Matt Hambidge

Podcast Appearance:

Catherine Krummey (Veg Out Recipes)

To continue the Veg Out Summer of Scoops, Catherine paired the iconic 1996 film “Independence Day” with a vanilla milkshake.

Matthew Liedke

Ruth Maramis (FlixChatter)

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

Mark McPherson (Movies With Mark)

Brian Orndorf (Blu-Ray.Com)

Movies: Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, Boneyard, Space Cadet, Mother, Couch, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Despicable Me 4

Blu-ray: Who’s That Girl, Mars Express, Strangers Kiss, Tramps!, David “The Rock” Nelson Collection: Volume 1, The Plot Against Harry

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