Colin Covert

Columnist/Reporter | Movies
Phone: 612-673-7186
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.

Recent content from Colin Covert

Enduring ‘Oz’: New Disney movie taps never-ending fascination

After 113 years, L. Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz” remains a pop-culture phenomenon.

Updated: March 08, 2013, - 02:12 PM

This "Emperor” has no clothes

A drab romance pushes star Tommy Lee Jones out of the spotlight.

Updated: March 07, 2013, - 03:37 PM

Two museums shine light on Vegas' mob past

The Mafia continues to make its mark on Vegas, where two museums devoted to organized crime put a shine on the city’s gritty past.

Updated: March 03, 2013, - 09:27 AM

'Giant Slayer' full of sound and fury, signifying nothing

REVIEW: Despite a few bright gags, the fabled folktale grows stale in this formulaic retelling.

Updated: March 02, 2013, - 03:05 PM

Roman Polanski documentary will screen as part of 20th annual Jewish Film Festival

20th Jewish Film Festival has offerings for everyone.

Updated: March 02, 2013, - 06:51 AM

Director explains why 'Gatekeepers' talked

Dror Moreh explains why his film’s subjects were so forthcoming.

Updated: March 01, 2013, - 02:16 PM

In 'The Gatekeepers,' Israeli spymasters speak out

REVIEW: “The Gatekeepers” is a triumph of storytelling, a revealing view into the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage.

Updated: March 01, 2013, - 01:18 PM

Movies: 'The Last Exorcism Part II'

the last exorcism part ii Reading the tea leaves on “The Last Exorcism Part II” (PG-13 for horror violence and brief...

Updated: February 28, 2013, - 02:17 PM

Oscars: Affleck's 'Argo' tops 'Lincoln' for best picture

The awards ceremony had its share of surprises, but the competition settled into mostly predictable form.

Updated: February 25, 2013, - 11:54 AM

Oscar's youth movement, from A (Anne Hathaway) to Z (Benh Zeitlin)

This year’s Oscars are noteworthy for the number of older nominees, but don’t ignore the young who will hit the red carpet, too.

Updated: February 24, 2013, - 07:58 AM

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