The Minnesota Movie Digest: The Social Animals
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:
Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed:
Brian also returned to KARE 11 to discuss Digger and The History of Concrete.
For his Patreon subscribers, Brian started a month-long series on folk horror, beginning with an entry in his essay series, The Definitives, about The Wicker Man (1973). He also reviewed the 2006 remake.
Check out more of Brian’s work on his Patreon.
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed The Social Reckoning and Animals. The former can also be read at the Eden Prairie Local News and Woodbury News Net.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
This week, you can find a review for The Social Reckoning, the newest Aaron Sorkin film: [Early Review] The Social Reckoning (2026)
31 Days of Horror XIII continues with a new horror piece every day!
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 2 – Milk & Serial (2024)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 3 – Ghosts of Mars (2001)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 4 – Hell of a Summer (2023)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 5 – Haunted (1995)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 6 – Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 7 – Cherry Falls (2000)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 8 – The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 9 – Idle Hands (1999)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 10 – Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle (2022)
- [31 Days of Horror XIII] Day 11 – Panic (1982)
Zach Hammill – Movie Friend
Here are my mini-reviews for Aaron Sorkin’s THE SOCIAL RECKONING and Chris Rock’s MISTY GREEN.
Jason Hemming – Cinema Recall
- How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love Digger (written review and video reaction)
- Leon/ The Professional with Dwight Hurst of The Broken Brain podcast
- I’m also in a contest to win Top Host and could really use your help. It’s free to vote daily.
C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer
TWO new issues of the “Picturegoer” newsletter this week! Issue #30 covers “Social Reckoning”, “Clockers”, “Dr. Jack”, “He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown”, “Starman” and “Star Trek”; issue #31 covers “Wild Horse Nine”, “Bull Durham”, “Eleven P.M.”, “Mean Girls”, “Repulsion” and “Taxi”. Follow the links!
Chaz Kangas – Bring Me the News
Dolph Lundgren on ‘Dolph Unbreakable’ – Chaz Kangas interviews Dolph Lundgren on his new documentary, how now being a director affects his relationship with directors, and processing the response to being so vulnerable on camera.
Paul McGuire Grimes – Paul’s Trip to the Movies
Paul is back with some new reviews!
Follow Paul on social media @PAULSMOVIETRIP, Letterboxd, Patreon, and YouTube
Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Film Reviews:
- The Social Reckoning
- The Social Reckoning (Video Review)
- Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (Video Review)
- Verity (Video Review)
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
- Animals
- Matchbox: The Movie
- Ueck
- Other Mommy
- V/H/S/Mixtape
- The Social Reckoning
- A Prayer for the Dying
- The Beast
- Misty Green
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest film critiques, reviews, and news from the Minnesota Film Critics Association! 🎬🍿
