Director: Bong Joon-ho The Review: Technically a thriller, emotionally a tragedy, spiritually a drama. Parasite was the first non-English film to win the Best Picture Oscar because it universalized the feeling of class resentment. The poor family "infiltrates" the rich family, but nobody is a villain.
While The Godfather and Schindler’s List dominate "Best Of" lists, serious fans of popular drama films and movie reviews know the joy of discovery. Add these to your queue:
Before listing the titles, it is crucial to distinguish between "popular" and "blockbuster." Drama films rarely rely on explosions or CGI spectacles. Instead, their popularity stems from three pillars: