Reading Time: 2 minutesDisney and Pixar’s newest coming of age movie Turning Red sparked controversy in the media.
Movies you should have seen
Reading Time: 2 minutesRead our review of Drive My Car by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, nominated for three Oscars.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Fallout, a new Hulu movie, stars big names Julie Bowen and Shailene Woodley, alongside up-and-coming actresses Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpider-Man: No Way José — Okay I liked the movie, I just couldn’t resist the pun.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you’re a Beatles fan or not, here is what you need to know about Peter Jackson’s mini-series, The Beatles: Get Back
Reading Time: 3 minutes“There are three types of people: those on the top, those on the bottom, and those who fall.”
Reading Time: 4 minutesFirst of all: wow. I definitely recommend this film! I was utterly flabbergasted and at a loss for words following its conclusion.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPrisoners pushes the boundaries of the thriller genre, posing the question: how far would you go to protect your child?
Reading Time: 3 minutesDonnie Darko is an independent film that was the product of a first-time director, so it certainly wasn’t a blockbuster.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the handiwork of Wes Anderson, one should not miss this adventure comedy animation. If you appreciate cinematic and visually stunning landscapes, and—just as importantly—if you like canines and their mischievous behaviour, then this movie is for you.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Unable to perceive the shape of you, I find you all around me. Your presence fills my eyes with your love, it humbles my heart, for you are everywhere.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesBefore Sunrise is a quintessential romance flick that captures the intimacy of a moment without flashy background events.
Reading Time: 3 minutesJesus Christ Superstar holds a big place in theatre, as one of only two major Broadway musicals about Jesus Christ—the other being Godspell—and it’s definitely the bigger, more dramatic of the two.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe’re here to offer that with a couple of alternative holiday movies that are sure to become classics—or will at least break up the yearly flood of sentimentality and good cheer.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere have been a whole host of new movies out this summer, and the Fulcrum team is here to review them! Girls Trip Girls Trip is a light, fun, and heartwarming movie, making it a must-see for the summer. Starring fan favourites such as Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, and Jada Pinkett Smith, Girls Trip focuses …
Reading Time: 3 minutesRather than of forcing yourself to hike up a steep path or go barreling down some dangerous waves this summer, why not watch a highly paid actor do it instead?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAll in all, the strong and unpredictable performances from the cast and the heartwarming character development has led this film to stand among the classics of the early 90s.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat makes this “Oscar calibre” dramedy so special? Why is the story of a rebellious mental patient butting heads with an authoritarian nurse worthy of so much recognition and acclaim?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough The Campaign premiered just as the 57th American presidential election was getting underway, this satirical comedy is probably more relevant than ever in the year 2017.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite liking the film, I can empathize with the critics who reacted negatively to the filmmaker’s portrayal of privileged, affluent, and aimless characters.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNot only is The Shining a classic, it’s also a brilliant and complex commentary on violence and abuse.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you want to get a better in-depth look at the birth of the modern film industry, look no further than Seven Samurai.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnlike the latest cash-in remake, the 1959 version of Ben-Hur didn’t need half-assed CGI or a bad Morgan Freeman wig to create an epic feel.
Reading Time: 2 minutesArmando Iannucci’s Oscar-nominated British satire and spin-off of BBC series The Thick of It is about the political sphere in the U.S. and U.K. leading up to the Iraq War. The film received critical acclaim and stars pre-Doctor Who Peter Capaldi, and features the late James Gandolfini in a supporting role.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOldboy is unlike any film you’ll ever see—it delivers emotionally and doesn’t fail to surprise and entice its viewers right up to the closing credits. It’s unique with a perfect blend of genres.
