Jason Widgington

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World plays like the NES video games of yesteryear: side-scrolling, tongue in cheek action games where much of the humor is intended for the built-in fans but is accessible to all.

It really wasn't our intention, but I discovered that our connection to the legend of Cropsey was what really made the story present and real for folks. It gave the audience some identification and also helped us heighten the narrative.

Instead of being cartoony, even though there are plenty of crazy costumes, Kick-Ass comes across as gritty and realistic all while staying true to the comic book on which it's based, making for a surprisingly touching edge-of-your-seat action film.

Instead of being cartoony, even though there are plenty of crazy costumes, Kick-Ass comes across as gritty and realistic all while staying true to the comic book on which it's based, making for a surprisingly touching edge-of-your-seat action film.

The Fantasia Festival's 2010 edition, its 14th, was a resounding success, with more sellout screenings than ever and special events that can only be considered coups. One of those special events was The Complete Metropolis - Restored Original Cut that was screened before yet another sold-out crowd at the 3000-seat Place-des-Arts and featured a new score composed by renowned silent-film composer Gabriel Thibodeau and performed live by a 13-piece orchestra.