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"
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
8/10
Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Taika Waititi, Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel...
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his s... Read more
Jojo Rabbit (Blu-Ray) (2019)
8/10
Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Taika Waititi, Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel...
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his s... Read more
Joker (2019)
8.7/10
Director: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy
Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he p... Read more
Joker (Blu-Ray) (2019)
8.7/10
Director: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy
Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he p... Read more
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
5.2/10
Director: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz
“Joker: Folie À Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity,... Read more
Joker: Folie à Deux (Blu-ray) (2024)
5.2/10
Director: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz
“Joker: Folie À Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity,... Read more
Josee, The Tiger And The Fish (DVD & Blu-ray) (2020)
7.7/10
Tsuneo is a university student and Josee is a young girl who has rarely gone out of the house by herself due to her being unable to walk. The two meet... Read more
Joseph Andrews (1977)
5.7/10
Director: Tony Richardson
Starring: Ann-Margret , Beryl Reid, Jim Dale, Kenneth Cranham, Michael Hordern, Peter Bull...
Director Tony Richardson's ("Tom Jones") bawdy adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic novel finds the pure-hearted Joseph Andrews (Peter Firth) employ... Read more
Joshua: The Devil's Child (2007)
5.9/10
Director: George Ratliff
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga, Jacob Kogan
Joshua is an exceptionally polite, highly intelligent 9-year-old piano prodigy. He also has the icy stare of a child possessed. When his mother gives... Read more
Journey Among Women (1977)
6/10
Director: Tom Cowan
Starring: Lisa Peers, Ralph Cotterill, Tim Elliott, Nell Campbell, Jude Kuring
In 1977, Australian cinemas were rocked by Tom Cowan's beautiful but brutal depiction of the lives of ten female convicts. Mainstream cinemas across t... Read more