The Minnesota Movie Digest: The Odyssey of the Night Nurse
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 films:
He also listed his 10 favorite movies of 2026 so far.
Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian recently reviewed Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
For his Patreon subscribers, Brian compiled a list of his Biggest Disappointments in response to an AMA question.
Get more of Brian’s work by joining his Patreon community.
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed The Odyssey. His review can also be read at the Eden Prairie Local News, where he provided a guide on the best theaters to see the film in the MSP area.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
This week, you can find a review for Christopher Nolan’s new epic take on The Odyssey: [Early Review] The Odyssey (2026)
If swords and sandals aren’t your thing, check out my piece on the funniest movie of the year: [Early Review] The Invite (2026)
Barrett Goetz – The Screen Mash
Review for The Odyssey.
Zach Hammill – Movie Friend
My ecstatically glowing review for Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY
C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer
This week in the “Picturegoer” newsletter, thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”, “Die Hard with a Vengeance”, “Green Room”, “She Done Him Wrong”, “Wagon Master” and “Star Trek”. Follow the link.
Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm
Over at JakobTalksFilm…. well, a small break on reviews as Jakob debuts his brand new podcast “Best Animated Podcast”: a year-to-year breakdown of every Best Animated Feature Oscar-nominated film!
Enjoy the first three episodes on Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (with guest host Colton Armstrong), Monsters, Inc (with guest host Kendall Christianson), and Shrek (with guest host Karisa Rodriguez)! Available now on all podcast platforms!
Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd! @jakobkolness.
Be sure to follow Best Animated Podcast on Twitter, BluSky, and Instagram
Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle
Erik hosted a 70mm showing of Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as a part of the Heights Theater 70mm Experience. Thank you to everyone who showed up!
Matthew Liedke – Liedke on Film
At his site, Liedke reviewed the crime drama “Carolina Caroline” and Christopher Nolan’s new epic “The Odyssey.”
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
- I shared a tribute post for the late Sam Neill: Rest in peace, Sam Neill—From Dead Calm to Jurassic Park, 5 Favorite Roles of the New Zealand Thespian
- Review: THE ODYSSEY (2026)—Nolan’s directorial triumph meets Damon’s finest performance in an epic, engrossing IMAX adaptation
- I also did my latest Music Break Series: Ludwig Göransson’s Best Film and TV Scores
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Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
Paul is back with some new reviews as he geeks out over THE ODYSSEY and OBSESSION
- The Odyssey – review
- The Odyssey on 70MM – Behind the Scenes at Emagine Theaters
- Obsession – review
- Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – 4K review
- Patreon Weekly Newsletter – The Kubrick Nolan Effect
Follow Paul across social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, YouTube, Patreon, and Letterboxd
Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest film critiques, reviews, and news from the Minnesota Film Critics Association! 🎬🍿
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