The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2009)

It is a fun romp through the annals of cinema by pop Slovenian philosopher and prolific writer Slavoj Zizek, who finds deep psychological meaning in a slew of movies.

The teachers we remember most fondly are often the ones who entertained as they enlightened, through hyperbole seasoned with grains of salt. Mr. Zizek belongs in that company.

[Zizek] steers clear of his usual dense Hegel-centric language and goes straight for the fun bits.

It sounds completely mad, but it hangs together because of the brilliant, hilarious decision to insert the garrulous philosopher into key scenes of the films he discusses.

What helps the film rise above the level of a photographed college lecture is the director's inventive and playful presentation.

A delightful two-and-a-half-hour repast for mindful film junkies.