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 Broken Circle Breakdown (2012)
7.8/10
Director: Felix Van Groeningen
Starring: Veerle Baetens, Johan Heldenbergh, Jan Bijvoet
Elise and Didier fall in love at first sight. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enth... Read more
The Broken Shore (2013)
6.5/10
Director: Rowan Woods
Starring: Don Hany, Claudia Karvan, Anthony Hayes, Erik Thomson, Dan Wyllie
An evocative crime thriller that captures the chilling action and sharp wit of Peter Temple's acclaimed novel The Broken Shore. In this gripping adapt... Read more
The Brown Bunny (2003)
5/10
Director: Vincent Gallo
Starring: Chloe Sevigny, Vincent Gallo, Cheryl Tiegs
Vincent Gallo wrote, directed, shot, edited and starred in his second directorial effort. A haunting abstract road movie about a man in a van travell... Read more
The Browning Version (1994)
7.3/10
Director: Mike Figgis
Starring: Albert Finney, Matthew Modine, Greta Scacchi, Julian Sands, Michael Gambon, Ben...
Albert Finney gives a grand performance as a departing language studies teacher at an established English Boys School. Matthew Modine and Greta Scacch... Read more
The Brutalist (2024)
7.4/10
Director: Brady Corbet
Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country... Read more
The Brutalist (Blu-ray) (2024)
7.4/10
Director: Brady Corbet
Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country... Read more
The Bucket List (2007)
7.4/10
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Beverly Todd, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Rob Morrow, Rowena King, Sean Haye...
Rob Reiner's seriocomic road movie stars Jack Nicholson as a terminally ill corporate billionaire sharing a hospital room with cancer-stricken mechani... Read more
The Bunker (1981)
7/10
Director: George Schaefer
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Richard Jordan, Piper Laurie, Cliff Gorman
In 1945, The Third Reich is in its death throes with the Allies relentlessly attacking the capital city of Berlin. Adolf Hitler retreats into his fort... Read more
The Burning Plain (2008)
6.8/10
Director: Guillermo Arriaga
Starring: Charlize Theron, Joaquim de Almeida, John Corbett, Kim Basinger, Danny Pino, Jen...
Sylvia (Charlize Theron) is the icily professional manager of an upmarket restaurant who spends her spare time having meaningless sex with different m... Read more
The Business (2005)
6.7/10
Director: Nick Love
Frankie is sent from London to Spain to make a delivery to Charlie, who likes the kid and shows him the ropes including the use of guns and drugs. Fra... Read more