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"
Cut Throat City (2020)
4.5/10
Director: RZA
Starring: Shameik Moore, Ethan Hawke, Joel David Moore, Isaiah Washington, Wesley Snipes,...
Set after Hurricane Katrina, four boyhood friends out of options reluctantly accept an offer to pull off a dangerous heist in the heart of New Orleans... Read more
Cutthroat Island (1995)
5.6/10
Director: Renny Harlin
Starring: Geena Davis, Frank Langella, Matthew Modine, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide, St...
Geena Davis and Matthew Modine deliver a tidal wave of nonstop action and adventure in this big budget pirate romp complete with a treasure map tattoo... Read more
Cyclo (1995)
7.4/10
Director: Tran Anh Hung
Starring: Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), Le Van Loc, Tran Nu Yen Khe
This powerful tale set in the underworld of post-war Vietnam follows a Ho Chi Minh City pedicab rider struggling to support his sisters and grandfathe... Read more
Cyrano (2021)
6.3/10
Director: Joe Wright
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Ben Mendelsohn, Monica Dolan, Ruth Sheen
A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, conv... Read more
Cyrano, My Love (2018)
Starring: Olivier Gourmet, Mathilde Seigner, Alice de Lencquesaing, Dominique Pinon, Simon...
December 1897, Paris. Edmond Rostand is not yet thirty but already two children and a lot of anxieties. He has not written anything for two years. In... Read more
Cyrus (2010)
6.3/10
Director: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Starring: Catherine Keener, John C Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill
John (John C. Reilly) has barely left his apartment in the seven years since Jamie (Catherine Keener) divorced him, so Jamie demands he come to a part... Read more
D H Lawrence Collection ( Sons and Lovers / Priest of Love / Kangaroo ) (1981)
Director: Christopher Miles, Jack Cardiff, Tim Burstall
Starring: Dean Stockwell, Trevor Howard, Wendy Hiller, Janet Suzman, Ava Gardner, Penelope...
A literary master of the 20th century, D.H. Lawrence's infamous and groundbreaking novels, from "Lady Chatterley's Lover" to "Women in Love" and "The... Read more
Dad (1989)
6.2/10
Director: Gary David Goldberg
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Olympia Dukakis, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Spacey
Jack Lemmon turns in a sensational performance in this tear-inducing drama laced with comedy. He plays an elderly man who confronts son Ted Danson and... Read more
Daffodils (2019)
7.5/10
Director: David Stubbs
Starring: Rose McIver, George Mason
A bittersweet love story told through enchanting re-imaginings of popular and iconic New Zealand songs. Read more
Daisy Miller (1974)
6.1/10
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Cybill Shepherd, Barry Brown, Mildred Natwick, Eileen Brennan, Cloris Leachman
"Daisy Miller" is adapted from Henry James' classic novella about an expatriate American living abroad in Europe with her daffy mother and bratty kid... Read more