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Colin Covert has covered films for the Star Tribune for 20 years, interviewing Peter Jackson, Kate Winslet, Steven Spielberg, Cate Blanchett, Quentin Tarantino, Neil Gaiman and John Travolta, to name a few. Colin’s job as a film critic consists mostly of thinking up synonyms for “mediocre.” He still gets a thrill when the lights dim, and all too often a bigger thrill when they come on again.
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Sundance films offer oddball takes on family

Perhaps propelled by economic uncertainty, this year's indie movies sought refuge, humor and pathos at home.

Updated: February 04, 2012, - 04:31 PM

'A Separation' is a stunning tale of Iran's great divides

Divorce sets dominoes in motion in "A Separation," a suspenseful moral thriller that's nominated for an Oscar.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 05:51 AM

Movies: Great divides present in 'A Separation'

Divorce sets Oscar-nominated Iranian film into motion.

Updated: February 02, 2012, - 09:21 AM

Minnesota-linked projects are winners at Sundance Film Festival

A trio of Minnesota-linked projects finished in the winners' circle at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 12:22 PM

An Oscar race with two Minnesotans in the hunt

Producers Bill Pohlad and Jim Burke talk about vying for best picture with "The Tree of Life" and "The Descendants."

Updated: January 28, 2012, - 05:33 PM

Wolf bites man, man fights wolf in Neeson's 'The Grey'

Movie review: Liam Neeson's man-in-the-wilderness drama is a harrowing adventure. Star Tribune critic Colin Covert calls it "the best studio movie in a long time."

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 11:35 AM