The Minnesota Movie Digest: Fall 2: Onslaught
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.
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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 films:
Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed Adam Wingard’s Onslaught.
For his Patreon subscribers, he wrote an exclusive review of Michael Mann’s Manhunter (1986).
Check out more of Brian’s work by joining his Patreon community.
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Onslaught and Mayday. The former review can also be read at the Eden Prairie Local News and the Woodbury News Net.
He also appeared on the Reel Chronicles podcast to discuss the 40th anniversary of The Fly.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
This week, you can find a new review/breakdown of Ted Lasso’s newest episode! [TV Review] Ted Lasso: “Riches of Embarrassment”
Have you seen Coyote vs. ACME yet? Read my review and catch it before it leaves cinemas! [Early Review] Coyote vs. ACME (2026)
Eric Houston – North Metro TV
Eric Houston presses play on Star Trek and looks at the storytelling differences between the Original Series and The Next Generation.
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
Over at FlixChatter, Ruth shared her AUGUST recap and a mini review of A24’s Backrooms. She also reviewed Lithuania’s entry for the Oscars,
How to Divorce During the War (2026) and indie film The Addiction of Hope (2025).
She’s also posted a tribute to Dolly Parton: Remembering the ‘9 to 5’ Screen Icon and the Biggest Heart in Show Business.
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Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
Paul is back with some new reviews!
- Coyote vs Acme – review
- Practical Magic 4K review
- Backrooms – review
- Patreon Newsletter – Remembering Tim Curry
- Fox9 GoodDay – Live from the MN State Fair
Follow Paul on social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, Letterboxd, Patreon, and YouTube
Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Film Reviews:
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
- Runner
- Fall 2: Deadpoint
- Onslaught
- Just Play Dead
- By Any Means
- American Summer
- The Runner
- Mayday
- The Girl in the River
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast
Reviews for The Whisper Man and Onslaught. And an interview with film critic Jordan Limmer.
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest film critiques, reviews, and news from the Minnesota Film Critics Association! 🎬🍿
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