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"
Adrift (Blu-Ray) (2018)
6.7/10
Director: Baltasar Kormakur, Baltasar Kormakur
Starring: Elizabeth Hawthorne, Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin, Grace Palmer
Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp couldn't anticipate that they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history... Read more
Adrift in Manhattan (2007)
5.4/10
Director: Alfredo De Villa
Starring: Heather Graham, Victor Rasuk, Dominic Chianese, William Baldwin, Elizabeth Pena,...
Three intersecting lives form the framework for this soulful drama about loss and alienation in the big city, all with the connecting theme of vision.... Read more
Adulthood (2008)
6.7/10
Director: Noel Clarke
Starring: Noel Clarke, Adam Deacon, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Ben Drew, Danny Dyer, Femi Oye...
When 'Kidulthood' was released in 2006, it caused a minor stir for its dark depiction of teenagers in contemporary Britain. Now that film's screenwrit... Read more
Adventures Of Don Juan (1948)
7/10
Director: Vincent Sherman
Starring: Errol Flynn, Viveca Lindfors, Robert Douglas
En garde! This was Flynn's first swashbuckler in over nine years. The story of the great lover, Don Juan, coming to the rescue of his Queen. Winner of... Read more
Adventures Of Red Ryder (1940)
7.2/10
Director: William Witney, John English
Starring: Noah Beery
Mesquite banker Calvin Drake plans to profit from the Santa Fe Railroad's acquisition of right-of-way by gaining control of the land in the territory.... Read more
Advise & Consent (1962)
7.8/10
Director: Otto Preminger
Starring: Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, Gene T...
Gripping, classic Washington drama dealing with the power plays that erupt when a controversial politician is nominated for Secretary of State. Direct... Read more
Affinity (2008)
6.4/10
Director: Tim Fywell
Starring: Amanda Plummer, Zoe Tapper, Anna Madeley
Upper class Victorian Margaret Prior is lost in grief for her late father. After a failed suicide attempt, Margaret escapes her troubles by becoming a... Read more
Affliction (1998)
7/10
Director: Paul Schrader
Starring: Mary Beth Hurt, Nick Nolte, James Coburn, Sissy Spacek, Willem Dafoe
This absorbing drama focuses on a small town sheriff (Nick Nolte) whose screwed-up life - and mental imbalance - can be laid at the feet of his abusiv... Read more
After Him (2007)
Director: Gael Morel
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Thomas Dumerchez, Guy Marchand, Elodie Bouchez
Aka 'Apres Lui'. Vivacious and independent, Camille's life is shaken to the very core after her 20 year-old son Mathieu is killed in a car crash, a ho... Read more
After May (2012)
Director: Olivier Assayas
Starring: Andre Marcon, Lola Creton, Clement Metayer, Felix Armand, Carole Combes, India M...
A.k.a. "Après mai", "Something in the Air". From acclaimed director Olivier Assayas ("Carlos", "Summer Hours") comes a semi-autobiographical tale of y... Read more