The Minnesota Movie Digest: Send Shelter
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 releases:
He is also reviewing a different Hong Kong action movie every Sunday for the first half of 2026. This week, he wrote about John Woo’s 1979 film Last Hurrah for Chivalry.
Brian Eggert – Deep Focus Review
On Deep Focus Review, Brian reviewed Send Help and Shelter.
He also posted an expanded version of his essay in The Definitives about Jules Dassin’s Brute Force (1947).
For more of Brian’s exclusive reviews and essays, please consider joining DFR’s community on Patreon.
Brian also appeared opposite Chris Hrapsky on the latest episode of The CineFiles, where they discussed Send Help, The Rip, and Mercy.
Hunter Friesen – The Cinema Dispatch
At The Cinema Dispatch, Hunter reviewed Shelter and The Wrecking Crew. He also previewed all the films he planned on seeing at the (virtual) Sundance Film Festival.
Kyle Goethe – Goat Film Reviews
GOAT Film Reviews has reviews for two new releases this week!
C.B. Jacobson – Picturegoer
In this week’s “Picturegoer” newsletter, thoughts on “Mercy”, “The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse”, “Evil of Frankenstein”, “Strike”, “There Will Be Blood”, and “Dropsie Avenue”. Follow the link.
Jakob Kolness – JakobTalksFilm
Over at JakobTalksFilm, Jakob reviews Sam Raimi’s return to horror, Send Help, and shares his Personal Awards for the films of 2025!
Be sure to follow him on Twitter, BluSky, and Letterboxd!
Erik Larson – Hamline Oracle
Erik has one new film review this week, covering “Avatar: Fire and Ash” (2025).
Ruth Maramis – FlixChatter
- Review: The Choral (2025) – Ralph Fiennes is always great, but this historical drama is too genteel to make a lasting impression
- Special List: Memorable Nurses in Movies – in honor of slain Minnesota ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
- Review: ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ – An enchanting animated feature about the preciousness of childhood memories
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Mark McPherson – Movies With Mark
Film Reviews:
Brian Orndorf – Blu-Ray.Com
Film Reviews:
- Send Help
- Disneyland Handcrafted
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
- The Wrecking Crew
- Shelter
- Worldbreaker
- Islands
- Grizzly Night
- Return to Silent Hill
- Arco
- Untitled Home Invasion Romance
- Mercy
- Pillion
- In Cold Light
- Mother of Flies
Blu-ray/UHD Reviews:
- Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
- Bad Things
- Taxi zum Klo
- Slapface
- Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
- The Advent Calendar
- Sorry About the Demon
- Jimmy and Stiggs
Nicholas Palodichuk – St. Paul Filmcast
Film Reviews:
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