Six years ago, Canadian comics artist Bryan Lee O’Malley brought us a silly yet endearing story. He introduced us to the world of Scott Pilgrim, full of quirky characters, indie/hipster cool and video game references out the wazoo. It started with a nostalgia-fueled cult following and somehow got mainstream enough to bring about a feature film adaptation by none other than Edgar Wright of “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” fame. The question on the minds of many Scott Pilgrim fans is undoubtedly whether or not the film lives up to the humor and sincerity of the comics. O’Malley has stated that the film necessarily diverges to some extent from the original story, especially given that the last volume was not released until just last month. But, especially with the questionable casting of Michael Cera in the lead role, does the film still have the same feeling as the graphic novels, and – just as important – is it still accessible to a larger public that may not have read them?

“Inception” was intentionally marketed in such a way that viewers, upon seeing the trailer, would have little idea about the plot of the movie. One thing is clear: This film is unique, monumental and, quite possibly, complex.

I know what you’re thinking. “That’s silly, why would you review a movie that is over a decade old?” I could say that the latest offerings at the cinema have been less than appealing to me, but the truth is that I have not gotten out to the theater lately. I saw some films a few weeks ago during the Athens Film Festival, and if you would like, you can read a review I wrote (and many other reviews written by others) here.

Thanks to the generosity of a good friend, I got the chance to see an advanced screening of Martin Scorsese’s latest expression of his obsession with Leonardo DiCaprio, “Shutter Island”. While I would not say that I hated the movie – it certainly has quite a bit going for it – something about it just did not seem right to me. It probably did not help that the only seats available in the packed theater were in the front row, so what I remember most about the experience is having to strain my neck and eyes to see DiCaprio’s giant scowl for a little over two hours straight.

Title: Moon
Directed By: Duncan Jones
Genre: Science Fiction
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey
Duncan Jones’ directorial debut, “Moon”, plays like a Ray Bradbury novel, the sort of science fiction that dwells not on the peculiarities of the genre but rather on their impact on the human condition.
The film starts with Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell), the sole worker [...]

Title: Where the Wild Things Are
Directed by: Spike Jonze
Genre: Fantasy, Nostalgia
Starring: Max Records, James Gandolfini, others
Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” is a staple of many a young adult’s childhood. The storybook has a certain nostalgic quality to it that strikes home for a wide scope of people. It seems only fitting, then, that [...]

Title: Zombieland
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer

Genre: Zombie comedy
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
At first glance, “Zombieland” might seem like another zombie comedy in the same vein as “Shaun of the Dead”. Truth be told, it is, but it takes a new approach to the recently popular notion of surviving a zombie apocalypse.
The film [...]

Title: Ponyo
(Written and) Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Kids, animated, adventure
If you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli or Hayao Miyazaki’s previous works, I don’t need to tell you to check out this one. The Japanese animation studio delivers yet another memorable, touching film that appeals to all ages.
“Ponyo” tells the story of Sōsuke, a little [...]

So I finally got around to seeing “District 9″ today. What can I say about the movie that hasn’t already been said?
After giving it a lot of thought, I decided to do a bit of poorly structured analysis on the social implications of the film. Please bare with me as I ramble on about a [...]

I have a news flash for those of you who might not be familiar enough with me to know.
Are you ready? Here it is: I’m kind of a geek.
I say that to you now because today I am going to present a review of sorts for an anime movie, but I would like to stress [...]