The Minnesota Film Critics Association (MNFCA) is proud to announce the winners of their 2025 annual Film Awards. This year, One Battle After Another claimed the top honor of Best Picture and received a total of four awards, the most of any nominated film.
Best Picture
WINNER: One Battle After Another
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best Director
WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
Best Lead Actor
WINNER: Timotheé Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Best Lead Actress
WINNER: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee
Best Supporting Actor
WINNER: Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Paul Mescal – Hamnet
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress
WINNER: Amy Madigan – Weapons
Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Best Ensemble
WINNER: One Battle After Another
Marty Supreme
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Wake Up Dead Man
Best Adapted Screenplay
WINNER: One Battle After Another– Paul Thomas Anderson
Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro
Hamnet – Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
No Other Choice – Lee Ja-hye, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar, Park Chan-wook
Wake Up Dead Man – Rian Johnson
Best Original Screenplay
WINNER: Sinners – Ryan Coogler
It Was Just an Accident – Jafar Panahi
Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie
Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Weapons – Zach Cregger
Best Film Editing
WINNER: Marty Supreme
F1
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Weapons
Best Cinematography
WINNER: Sinners
Frankenstein
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Train Dreams
Best Music
WINNER: Sinners
Hamnet
KPop Demon Hunters
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Best Costume Design
WINNER: Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
WINNER: Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
Wicked: For Good
Best Production Design
WINNER: Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Sound
WINNER: F1
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Warfare
Best Special Effects
WINNER: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Frankenstein
Sinners
Superman
Tron: Ares
Best Stunt Choreography
WINNER: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Ballerina
F1
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best International Feature
WINNER: Sentimental Value– Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
It Was Just an Accident – France, Iran, Luxembourg
No Other Choice – South Korea
The Secret Agent – Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands
The Ugly Stepsister – Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden
The Minnesota Film Critics Association (MNFCA) is proud to announce the nominees for their 2025 annual Film Awards. This year, the MNFCA nominated 31 different films, with Sinners and One Battle After Another leading the nominations. Below is the full list of nominees. Winners will be announced on January 02.
Best Picture
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best Director
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
Best Lead Actor
Timotheé Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Best Lead Actress
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee
Best Supporting Actor
Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Paul Mescal – Hamnet
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Best Supporting Actress
Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Best Ensemble
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Wake Up Dead Man
Best Adapted Screenplay
Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro
Hamnet – Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
No Other Choice – Lee Ja-hye, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar, Park Chan-wook
One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
Wake Up Dead Man – Rian Johnson
Best Original Screenplay
It Was Just an Accident – Jafar Panahi
Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie
Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Sinners – Ryan Coogler
Weapons – Zach Cregger
Best Film Editing
F1
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Weapons
Best Cinematography
Frankenstein
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
Best Music
Hamnet
KPop Demon Hunters
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best Costume Design
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
Wicked: For Good
Best Production Design
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Sound
F1
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Warfare
Best Special Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Frankenstein
Sinners
Superman
Tron: Ares
Best Stunt Choreography
Ballerina
F1
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Best International Feature
It Was Just an Accident – France, Iran, Luxembourg
No Other Choice – South Korea
The Secret Agent – Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands
Sentimental Value – Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
The Ugly Stepsister – Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden
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.
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
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: What Ever Happened to that Babygirl in The Room Next Door?
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.
For his Patreon subscribers, he launched his year-end “My Favorite Things of 2024” series with several lists, including the 25 Best Discs of 2024, the 5 Best Movie-Related Books of 2024, and The Best List—a look at his favorite performances, genre entries, and other categories from the year. Check out his Patreon for more.
This week, Zach brings you capsule reviews of nine new movies (including three hotly-anticipated Christmas Day releases): NOSFERATU, BABYGIRL, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, THE LAST SHOWGIRL, REBEL RIDGE, HIS THREE DAUGHTERS, THE PIANO LESSON, HARD TRUTHS, and MY OLD ASS.
In this week’s issue of the “Picturegoer” newsletter, reviews of Jesse Eisenberg’s quietly moving “A Real Pain”; the luminous Carol Kane in Joan Micklin Silver’s masterful “Hester Street”; Heath Ledger’s final role in “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus”; famous silent film cowboy William S. Hart’s final starring role in “Tumbleweeds”; and one of the perennial holiday favorites, “White Christmas” — PLUS! a bonus piece on the fourth collected volume of Charles Schultz’s “Peanuts” comic strip.
FlixChatter Review: NICKEL BOYS (2024) – A unique approach to evocative storytelling that packs an emotional wallop
FlixChatter Review: THE BRUTALIST (2024) – Adrien Brody is intense and heartbreaking in Brady Corbet’s sobering cautionary tale of the elusive American Dream
On his website Key Frame Reframe, Tyler offers an in-depth look at his December Oscar Predictions, with contenders for Best Picture hopefuls like Wicked and Conclave, and expert insights into the latest industry buzz.
Meanwhile, over at Cinefied, Tyler examines Maria, highlighting Angelina Jolie’s mesmerizing performance and Pablo Larraín’s intimate portrayal of Maria Callas’ final days.
Tyler also takes a closer look at Mufasa: The Lion King, celebrating its visual splendor and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical magic, while addressing its storytelling shortcomings.
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest film critiques, reviews, and news from the Minnesota Film Critics Association! 🎬🍿
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: Kraven’s Carry-On is a A Complete Unknown
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.
It’s almost time to unwrap The MN Movie Man‘s Best/Worst of the year, but there’s no peeking until after Christmas! While you wait, check out reviews for Carry-On and Kraven the Hunter as well as the landing page for all six volumes of the 60+ films he saw at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram and Facebook for his weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters!
Also for the News Tribune, I reviewed the British Arrows, presented by the Walker Art Center. For The Tangential, I reviewed the new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew
This week, Zach reviews A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, as well as capsule reviews of DIDI, BABES, NIGHTBITCH, THE SACRED OF THE SACRED FIG, MOTHERS’ INSTINCT, QUEER, and A REAL PAIN.
The latest issue of my newsletter, Picturegoer; containing reviews of “Gladiator II”, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, “Hell’s Hinges”, “Inside Man”, “The Mechanic” and Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For his Patreon subscribers, Brian continued his month of exclusive horror reviews with his takes on Terrifier 3and 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.
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.
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!
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).
The Alliance Lately: Transformers: Speak No Substance
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.
Brief reviews of the 61 films Joe saw throughout the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival are up over on his Instagram – full details will be up on his website shortly. He’s also begun coverage of Fantastic Fest 2024!
On the TV front, Matt is back to cover the 47th season of Survivor. He’ll have weekly written recaps on Fandomwire, while also returning for another season of the Talking Llama podcast.
Bad Movie Bros Eric and Chad are back with a look at another bad movie. This time, Corey Haim and a super smart dog match wits with Michael Ironside in Watchers!
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.
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