Scott Pilgrim vs the World-2

Kieran Culkin, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World." (COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

On Feb. 16, I’m turning 40. In honor of this milestone birthday, I chose my favorite movie (and a runner up) for each year of my existence.

The results are deeply autobiographical, so join me as I continue on this four-part journey exploring the movies that shaped who I am.

Shattered Glass

Hayden Christensen (left) and Peter Sarsgaard in "Shattered Glass." (COURTESY OF LIONSGATE)

Shaun of the Dead

Nick Frost (left) and Simon Pegg in Edgar Wright's instant classic zombie comedy "Shaun of the Dead." (COURTESY OF WORKING TITLE)

Wallace and Gromit-Were-Rabbit

The claymation duo of Wallace and Gromit made their feature film debut in "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. (COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS)

Stranger Than Fiction

Will Ferrell delivers "flours" Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Stranger Than Fiction." (RALPH NELSON/SONY PICTURES)

Pixar's Up

Carl and Ellie in Pixar's tearjerker "Up." (COURTESY OF DISNEY)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead star in Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." (COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES)

Midnight in Paris

Owen Wilson in "Midnight in Paris." (COURTESY OF SONY CLASSICS)

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