It’s the story of young and death-obsessed Harold who meets, at a funeral, the life-loving and spritely 79-year-old Maude. Its dark humour, contrasting soundtrack, and the undeniable love of its two protagonists has earned the film numerous awards, and has made it one that has stuck with audiences and filmmakers alike.
This film also features perhaps his greatest undead creation—Bud, the gun-wielding zombie with a heart of gold.
Why it’s famous: Enemy of the State is an action thriller about a lawyer, played by Will Smith, who is framed for a murder of a congressman by a corrupt National Security Agency (NSA) agent, played by Jon Voight. The film, which was released in 1998, came out during Smith’s prime and was his first …
It was praised for its organic portrayal of the grim circumstances in Rio de Janeiro, yet also depicting the subtle beauty of the slum. The movie takes you on a high speed rollercoaster of gangs, violence, drugs, money, hope, death and the struggle with identity in the beaten down slums of Rio de Janeiro.
The 142-minute runtime may also seem daunting, especially with the lack of action and with the focus primarily on human relationships and character development. But if you can get past the lack of car chases and explosions, it’s entirely worth it.
Swingers stands out amongst comedies as being unique and innovative in its subject matter and setting. It led the way for other comedies, like Seinfeld, being one of the first to be essentially about nothing in particular, but still being able to draw in audiences.
Produced by George Lucas, directed by The Muppets’ creator Jim Henson, and starring the legendary David Bowie, Labyrinth is a beloved cult classic about a teenage girl on a quest to rescue her kidnapped brother from the Goblin King.
A pioneer of the black comedy film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a brilliant satire of international relations and ideological paranoia. This movie explores the hypothetical scenario of a deranged American general ordering all bomber planes under his command to execute a nuclear strike on the USSR, and the group of politicians who try to stop him.
We visit The Pink Panther this week for Movie You Should Have Seen.
“Hey, Stella!” you don’t want to miss this classic film.
Featuring iconic and elaborate dance sequences, An American in Paris brought George Gershwin classics to the silver screen with an exquisite, multi talented cast.
Perhaps one of the most popular musical fantasy features and most-loved American films of all time, The Wizard of Oz is known for its innovative use of bright Technicolor. It remains a delightful and touching piece of American cinema, still adored to this day.
We’ve all see the iconic leg shot, now the Fulcrum recaps the classic The Graduate.
Fulcrum contributor Jasmine van Schouwen tells you why you should have seen Fargo.
Audrey Hepburn’s iconic “Funny Face” film is this week’s pick for Movie You Should Have Seen.
Probably one of the most famous screwball comedies of its time, It Happened One Night established itself as the light, romantic comedy to watch if you ever chose to watch one.
This week’s Movie You Should Have Seen: 12 Angry Men.
Born to be wild, on motorcycles. Our pick this week features the subculture of riding the free world.
One of the most popular books of all time, happens to be one the best classic films of all time.
Remember when Natalie Portman shaved her head? This is the film. We take a look back at V for Vendetta.
The Fulcrum takes a look at a long forgotten, and possibly one the best war time movies Paths of Glory.
Make sure to re-watch that classic shower scene in Psycho. We revisit the classic film.
This may be one of the creepiest films of all time, but we think you should give it another try.
If A Clockwork Orange scared you, we suggest you try it again.
The Fulcrum takes a look at “Good Will Hunting” for a special Robin Williams edition.
