The Minnesota Film Critics Association (MNFCA) is proud to announce the winners of their 2024 annual Film Awards. This year, The Brutalist claimed the top honor of Best Picture and received a total of five awards, the most of any nominated film.
Best Picture
WINNER: The Brutalist
Challengers
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
The Substance
Best Director
WINNER: Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
Sean Baker – Anora
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Luca Guadagnino – Challengers
Denis Villeneuve – Dune: Part Two
Best Actor
WINNER: Adrien Brody as László Tóth – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan – A Complete Unknown
Daniel Craig as William Lee – Queer
Colman Domingo as John “Divine G” Whitfield – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes as Thomas Cardinal Lawrence – Conclave
Best Actress
WINNER: Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle – The Substance
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp – Wicked
Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy – Hard Truths
Mikey Madison as Anora “Ani” Mikheeva – Anora
Zendaya as Tashi Duncan – Challengers
Best Supporting Actor
WINNER: Guy Pearce as Harrison Lee Van Buren – The Brutalist
Yura Borisov as Igor – Anora
Kieran Culkin as Benji Kaplan – A Real Pain
Clarence Maclin as Himself – Sing Sing
Edward Norton as Pete Seeger – A Complete Unknown
Best Supporting Actress
WINNER: Zoe Saldaña as Rita Mora Castro – Emilia Pérez
Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland – Wicked
Felicity Jones as Erzsébet Tóth – The Brutalist
Margaret Qualley as Sue – The Substance
Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes – Conclave
Best Ensemble
WINNER: Conclave
Challengers
Dune: Part Two
Saturday Night
Sing Sing
Best Adapted Screenplay
WINNER: Conclave – Peter Straughan
Dune: Part Two – Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts
Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes
Sing Sing – Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar
Wicked – Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
Best Original Screenplay
WINNER: Challengers – Justin Kurtizkes
Anora – Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
Best Film Editing
WINNER: Challengers
The Brutalist
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Best Cinematography
WINNER: The Brutalist
Challengers
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Best Music
WINNER: Challengers
The Brutalist
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Wicked
Best Costume Design
WINNER: Wicked
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Nosferatu
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
WINNER: The Substance
A Different Man
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Nosferatu
Wicked
Best Production Design
WINNER: Dune: Part Two
The Brutalist
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Nosferatu
Wicked
Best Sound
WINNER: Dune: Part Two
Challengers
A Complete Unknown
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The Substance
Best Special Effects
WINNER: Dune: Part Two
Alien: Romulus
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The Substance
Best Stunt Choreography
WINNER: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Deadpool & Wolverine
Dune: Part Two
The Fall Guy
Gladiator II
Best International Feature
WINNER: Flow – Belgium, France, Latvia
The Beast – France, Canada
Emilia Pérez – France
Evil Does Not Exist – Japan
The Seed of the Sacred Fig – Iran, Germany, France
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 Film Critics Association (MNFCA) is pleased to announce the nominees for their annual Film Awards for the 2024 season. This year, the MNFCA has nominated 31 different films, with Dune: Part Two and The Brutalist leading the nominations. Below is the full list of nominees.
Best Picture
The Brutalist
Challengers
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
The Substance
Best Director
Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Luca Guadagnino – Challengers
Denis Villeneuve – Dune: Part Two
Best Actor
Adrien Brody as László Tóth – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan – A Complete Unknown
Daniel Craig as William Lee – Queer
Colman Domingo as John “Divine G” Whitfield – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes as Thomas Cardinal Lawrence – Conclave
Best Actress
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp – Wicked
Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy – Hard Truths
Mikey Madison as Anora “Ani” Mikheeva – Anora
Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle – The Substance
Zendaya as Tashi Duncan – Challengers
Best Supporting Actor
Yura Borisov as Igor – Anora
Kieran Culkin as Benji Kaplan – A Real Pain
Clarence Maclin as Himself – Sing Sing
Edward Norton as Pete Seeger – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce as Harrison Lee Van Buren – The Brutalist
Best Supporting Actress
Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland – Wicked
Felicity Jones as Erzsébet Tóth – The Brutalist
Margaret Qualley as Sue – The Substance
Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes – Conclave
Zoe Saldaña as Rita Mora Castro – Emilia Pérez
Best Ensemble
Challengers
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Saturday Night
Sing Sing
Best Adapted Screenplay
Conclave – Peter Straughan
Dune: Part Two – Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts
Nickel Boys – RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes
Sing Sing – Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar
Wicked – Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
Best Original Screenplay
Anora – Sean Baker
The Brutalist – Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
Challengers – Justin Kurtizkes
A Real Pain – Jesse Eisenberg
The Substance – Coralie Fargeat
Best Film Editing
The Brutalist
Challengers
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Best Cinematography
The Brutalist
Challengers
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Best Music
The Brutalist
Challengers
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Wicked
Best Costume Design
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Nosferatu
Wicked
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
A Different Man
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Nosferatu
The Substance
Wicked
Best Production Design
The Brutalist
Dune: Part Two
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Nosferatu
Wicked
Best Sound
Challengers
A Complete Unknown
Dune: Part Two
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The Substance
Best Special Effects
Alien: Romulus
Dune: Part Two
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The Substance
Best Stunt Choreography
Deadpool & Wolverine
Dune: Part Two
The Fall Guy
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Gladiator II
Best International Feature
The Beast – France, Canada
Emilia Pérez – France
Evil Does Not Exist – Japan
Flow – Belgium, France, Latvia
The Seed of the Sacred Fig – Iran, Germany, France
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.
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.
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. 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.
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!
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 Maria, Moana 2, and Dear Santa. Stay updated with film critiques through their social media channels.
The Minnesota Movie Digest: Maria and Moana’s letter to Santa
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.
The MN Movie Man has three new reviews this week as he recovers from the post-Thanksgiving movie madness. Check out the latest, spoiler-free reviews forMaria, Moana 2, and the new Lindsay Lohan Netflix Holiday Film, Our Little Secret.
Be sure to follow The MN Movie Man on Instagram and Facebook for his weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters!
As part of his essay series, The Definitives, Brian wrote about Bob Fosse’s Cabaret(1972) for his Patreon subscribers. He posted an early review of Brady Corbet’s The Brutaliston Patreon as well.
Finally, Brian appeared on KARE 11 on November 30 to discuss three major movies in theaters over Thanksgiving weekend.
Here’s a special introduction that the President of Troma Studios and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman did for The Main Cinema’s Midnight Mayhem screening of ‘Cannibal! The Musical’ in November as we dedicated the night to celebrating 50 years of Troma. Our next event is December 7 for our Midnight Mayhem holiday show celebrating 40 years of Gremlins!
There are so many great movies in theaters and streaming right now. I hope you took advantage over Thanksgiving weekend. Paul has some new reviews for you:
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:A Memoir of a Snail by Anora and Emilia Pérez
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.
On the new release front, two films Joe first saw at the Toronto Film Festival arrived in theaters, and both will factor into the end-of-year awards talk! Get ready to meet two fascinating women: Emilia Pérez and Anora. The other new release for the week is a YA horror for Netflix, Time Cut.
Reviews of Bob Trevino Likes It, winner of the MNFCA Prize at the Twin Cities Film Fest, and more are also on The MN Movie Man’s Instagram and Facebook for weekly hot takes and other updates between newsletters!
