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"
Japanese Crime Noir Classics ( Tokyo Drifter / A Tattooed Life / Branded to Kill / Youth of the Beast ) (1966)
Director: Seijun Suzuki
Starring: Chieko Matsubara, Hideaki Nitani, Tetsuya Watari, Joe Shishido, Mariko Ogawa, An...
A collection of four Japanese crime noir classics from maverick director Seijun Suzuki. "Tokyo Drifter" (1966) - Warned by studio bosses to play it sa... Read more
Jappeloup (2013)
6.7/10
Director: Christian Duguay
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Tcheky Karyo, Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Lou de Laage, Jacqu...
The true story of Pierre Durand, Jr who after giving up his promising career as a lawyer sought to pursue his true passion, show jumping. Advised agai... Read more
Jasmine Women (2004)
Director: Yong Hou
Starring: Zhang Ziyi, Joan Chen, Wen Jiang, Liu Ye
Based on the well-regarded novel by Su Tong and starring Ziyi Zhang and Joan Chen, both in multiple roles, this is the story of three generations of C... Read more
Jason's Lyric (1994)
6.6/10
Director: Doug McHenry
Starring: Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Eddie Griffin, Suzzanne Dougla...
Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows... Read more
Jasper Jones (2016)
6.6/10
Director: Rachel Perkins
Starring: Hugo Weaving, Toni Collette, Angourie Rice
Adapted from Craig Silveys bestselling Australian novel and featuring a stellar cast including Toni Collette, Hugo Weaving, Levi Miller, Angourie Ric... Read more
Jawbone (2017)
6.4/10
Director: Thomas Napper
Starring: Ian McShane, Ray Winstone, Johnny Harris
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe (Johnny Harris), is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom... Read more
Jayne Mansfield's Car (2012)
6.3/10
Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Frances O'Connor, John Hurt, Kevin Bacon, Robert Duvall, Rob...
Director and co-writer Billy Bob Thornton's ("Sling Blade") bittersweet meditation on the aftermath of war looks at two families, one Southern and one... Read more
Jayne Mansfield's Car (Blu-ray) (2012)
6.3/10
Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Frances O'Connor, John Hurt, Kevin Bacon, Robert Duvall, Rob...
Director and co-writer Billy Bob Thornton's ("Sling Blade") bittersweet meditation on the aftermath of war looks at two families, one Southern and one... Read more
Jean de Florette (1986)
8.1/10
Director: Claude Berri
Starring: Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil
A marvelous tale of greed and intolerance from the novel by Marcel Pagnol about a city hunchback who inherits a valuable piece of property in rural Fr... Read more
Jean de Florette ( Blu-ray ) (1986)
8.1/10
Director: Claude Berri
Starring: Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil
A marvelous tale of greed and intolerance from the novel by Marcel Pagnol about a city hunchback who inherits a valuable piece of property in rural Fr... Read more