Drama
The denotative aspects of drama from Aristotle's "Poetics" include a story development with a beginning, middle and an end. In the more conventional sense, dramatic presentations include the portrayal of characters, settings, life situations and stories in the course of a theatrical performance. In theatre, drama usually takes on the scope of dealing with matters of a serious nature.
Drama is Alice's largest section and a treasure trove of great drama catering for every taste. The bulk of the "Drama" section (generally made since 1965 and include psychological dramas) is listed below, however you may also choose from the "Classic Drama" sub-section (generally made before 1965), in blue on left. Also helpful may be "Alices Playhouse", "True Stories" and "Shakespeare" features.
Right: Scene from Kubrick's beautifully mounted "Barry Lyndon"
Ivan's Childhood (1962)
8.1/10
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky
Starring: E Zharikov, Kolya Burlaev, Valentin Zubkov
AKA 'My Name is Ivan'. Tarkovsky's debut feature was awarded 15 international prizes and is the haunting tale of a young boy caught up in the horrors... Read more
Ivans xtc (2000)
Director: Bernard Rose
Starring: Danny Huston, Peter Weller, James Merendino, Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Lisa Enos
Based on Tolstoy's 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich', this remarkable film by Bernard Rose, stars Danny Huston, (son of John), as a powerful Hollywood agent... Read more
J. Edgar (2011)
6.6/10
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Judi Dench, Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Armie Hammer
Directed by Clint Eastwood, this compelling biopic stars Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover - the director of the F.B.I. for nearly 50 years. Both f... Read more
J. Edgar (Blu-ray) (2011)
6.5/10
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Judi Dench, Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Josh Lucas, Armie Hammer
Directed by Clint Eastwood, this compelling biopic stars Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover - the director of the F.B.I. for nearly 50 years. Both f... Read more
Jack Rosenthal At ITV (1961)
Director: Mike Newell
Disc 1: Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.: Two amateur football teams clash in a local needle match. Ready When You Are, Mr. McGill: It's a great day in t... Read more
Jackie (2016)
6.7/10
Director: Pablo Larrain
Starring: Billy Crudup, John Hurt, Natalie Portman, Richard E Grant, Peter Sarsgaard, Beth...
A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, t... Read more
Jackie (2012)
6.8/10
Director: Antoinette Beumer
Starring: Holly Hunter, Carice Van Houten, Jelka van Houten
Dutch twin sisters travel to America to look for their long-lost mother. Read more
Jackie ( Blu-ray ) (2016)
6.7/10
Director: Pablo Larrain
Starring: Billy Crudup, John Hurt, Natalie Portman, Richard E Grant, Peter Sarsgaard, Beth...
A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, t... Read more
Jackie Brown (1997)
7.5/10
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Starring: Pam Grier, Samuel L Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Robe...
This flavourful adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel 'Rum Punch' is reset in Southern California. Pam Grier plays a flight attendant who's been traffi... Read more
Jacknife (1988)
6.4/10
Director: David Jones
Starring: Robert De Niro, Ed Harris, Kathy Baker
Delayed stress syndrome among Vietnam veterans is explored in this heartfelt drama starring Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker and Ed Harris. Based on the pl... Read more