Opening today: Movies for every aesthetic palate

Above : Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead star in 2010’s “Scott Pilgrim vs the World,” which has been remastered. (Photo/Universal Pictures)

If you choose to go see some movies in person this weekend, you can expect to see three new releases, and a new version of an old one.

I’ve already written that the documentary “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street” will open today at the Magic Lantern Theatre . In addition, at area mainstream theaters you’ll be able to see the horror flick “Separation,” the refugee serio-comedy “Limbo” and the 10th Anniversary screening of a new, revised print of the cult film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.”

“Separation” : Directed by William Brent Bell (“The Devil Inside”), “Separation” is a blend of horror and a dramatic study of family dysfuction. When the wife of a divorcing couple suddenly dies, the father is faced with raising a daughter – but with the specter of a ghastly presence threatening to jump from the shadows. Playing at both AMC River Park Square and Village Centre Cinemas .

According to Hollywood Reporter critic Frank Scheck , “(T)he film squanders its intriguing setup and terrific performances by devolving into familiar genre tropes. Not that it will prevent horror-starved audiences from flocking to see it on the big screen thanks to the further lifting of pandemic restrictions.”

“Limbo” : Written and directed by British filmmaker Ben Sharrock, “Limbo” follows Omar, a young Syrian refugee stuck in a remote Scottish village as he awaits word whether he will be granted asylum in the UK. Playing at AMC only.

Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian called the film “Witty, poignant, marvelously composed and shot, moving and even weirdly gripping.”

“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” (2010): Director Edgar Wright reportedly oversaw the new version of the film, which features completely remastered visuals and sound, all in service to the same old plot. In order to date the girl he likes, a teen boy (Michael Cera) must defeat the girl’s … wait for it … “seven evil exes.” Playing at AMC only.

Tom Long of the Detroit News liked the original. “It’s a razzle-dazzle compendium of quick-draw humor, superhero stunts and gamer references,” he wrote, “wrapped around a teen dream love story, starring – who else? – Michael Cera, the first genuine nerd superstar.”

It’s not exactly the start of a stunning summer movie season, especially since all three area Regal Cinemas theaters are still shuttered. But it is, nevertheless, a start toward something nearing normality.

Let’s see how long it lasts.