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"
The Judge (2014)
7.4/10
Director: David Dobkin
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vera Far...
In "The Judge", Robert Downey Jr. stars as big city lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town's judge... Read more
The Judi Dench Collection (1991)
Director: Anthony Page, Christopher Morahan, Michael Darlow, Stephen Frears
Starring: Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Norman Wisdom, Fulton MacKay, Michael C Williams, M...
This collection contains a selection of sterling performances from Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench, including: 'Talking to a Stranger' (1966) ba... Read more
The Jungle Book (2016)
7.4/10
Director: Jon Favreau
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Giancarlo Esposito, Scarlett Joha...
Mowgli is a human boy raised by the Indian wolves Raksha and Akela ever since he was a baby and brought to them by Bagheera the black panther. When t... Read more
The Jungle Book ( Blu-ray ) (2016)
7.4/10
Director: Jon Favreau
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Giancarlo Esposito, Scarlett Joha...
Mowgli is a human boy raised by the Indian wolves Raksha and Akela ever since he was a baby and brought to them by Bagheera the black panther. When t... Read more
The Justice of Bunny King (2021)
7/10
Director: Gaysorn Thavat
Starring: Essie Davis, Thomasin McKenzie
A triumph over adversity tale about women fighting their way back from the bottom of society. Read more
The Karate Kid (2010)
6.2/10
Director: Harald Zwart
Starring: Jackie Chan, Taraji P Henson, Jaden Smith
Loose remake of the popular 1984 film follows 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith) from Detroit to Beijing,... Read more
The Keeper (2018)
7.1/10
Director: Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Starring: David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw, Dervla Kirwan, Dave Johns, Gary Lewis
A look at how a German POW and a young English woman overcame prejudice, personal tragedy and public hostility as World War II came to an end. Read more
The Keeping Room (2014)
6/10
Director: Daniel Barber
Starring: Sam Worthington, Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld, Muna Otaru
Left without men in the dying days of the American Civil war, three Southern women - two sisters and one African-American slave - must fight to defend... Read more
The Keeping Room (Blu-Ray) (2014)
6/10
Director: Daniel Barber
Starring: Sam Worthington, Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld, Muna Otaru
Left without men in the dying days of the American Civil war, three Southern women - two sisters and one African-American slave - must fight to defend... Read more
The Kettering Incident (2016)
6.8/10
Starring: Elizabeth Debicki, Matthew Le Nevez, Henry Nixon, Damon Gameau, Damien Garvey, S...
Doctor Anna Macy finds herself inexplicably linked to the disappearance of two girls, fifteen years apart. Read more