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"
Dakota Skye (2008)
6.6/10
Director: John Humber
Starring: Jb Ghuman Jr., Ian Nelson, Eileen Boylan
This delightful coming-of-age drama/comedy from director John Humber tells the story of Dakota, a seemingly ordinary teen who possesses a superpower t... Read more
Dalgliesh (2021)
7.6/10
Starring: Bertie Carvel, Jeremy Irvine
Follows Dalgliesh's crime-fighting career from 1970s England to the present day. Read more
Dallas 362 (2003)
6.2/10
Director: Scott Caan
Starring: Scott Caan, Shawn Hatosy, Kelly Lynch, Jeff Goldblum, Selma Blair, Marley Shelto...
Scott Caan makes his directorial debut with this psychological drama, which he also scripted and stars in, about two buddies living in the rundown und... Read more
Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
8/10
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Starring: Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner
Matthew McConaughey gives an Oscar-winning (Best Actor) performance in this uplifting and powerful film inspired by true events. Texas cowboy Ron Wood... Read more
Dallas Buyers Club ( Blu-ray ) (2013)
8/10
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Starring: Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner
Matthew McConaughey gives an Oscar-winning (Best Actor) performance in this uplifting and powerful film inspired by true events. Texas cowboy Ron Wood... Read more
Damage (1992)
6.9/10
Director: Louis Malle
Starring: Ian Bannen, Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Leslie Caron, Miranda Richardson, Ru...
Director Louis Malle ("Atlantic City") peels back the layers of one family's tragedy to reveal a middle-aged man and his son's fiancee entangled in an... Read more
Damn the Defiant! (1962)
7.2/10
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle
Alec Guinness must battle a mutinous crew and Napoleon's fleet in this rousing, historical adventure. As commander of the British warship H.M.S. Defia... Read more
Damnation (1988)
7.8/10
Director: Bela Tarr
Starring: Gyula Pauer
A lonely barfly falls in love with a married bar singer. Read more
Dance Party, USA (2006)
6.3/10
Director: Aaron Katz
Starring: Anna Kavan, Cole Pensinger
Gus is seventeen, confident and brash. Jessica's seventeen too, cautious and considered. At Brian's party they meet - she thinks she knows boys like h... Read more
Dance with a Stranger (1984)
6.8/10
Director: Mike Newell
Starring: Miranda Richardson, Ian Holm, Rupert Everett
Critically acclaimed tale of passion and mystery, based on the obsessive life of the last woman to be executed in England - Ruth Ellis; a dance hall g... Read more