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 Face of an Angel (2014)
4.6/10
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Starring: Daniel Bruhl, Kate Beckinsale, Valerio Mastandrea, Cara Delevingne
Inspired by the killing of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy, director Michael Winterbottom's 'The Face of an Angel' looks beyond the salaciou... Read more
The Face of Love (2013)
6.2/10
Director: Arie Posin
Starring: Amy Brenneman, Annette Bening, Ed Harris, Robin Williams, Jess Weixler
Years after losing the love of her life, a moment suddenly changes Nikki (Annette Bening) forever...at first sight she falls in love again. The object... Read more
The Fallen Idol (1948)
7.8/10
Director: Carol Reed
Starring: Sonia Dresdel, Denis O'Dea, Jack Hawkins, Ralph Richardson, Bobby Henrey, Michel...
A perfect example of the respectable quality film which achieved its apotheosis in the late '40s Britain. Tasteful, carefully crafted and restrained.... Read more
The Falling (2015)
5.4/10
Director: Carol Morley
Starring: Maxine Peake, Florence Pugh, Maisie Williams, Greta Scacchi, Monica Dolan
It's 1969 at a strict English girls' school where charismatic Abbie and intense and troubled Lydia are best friends. After a tragedy occurs at the sch... Read more
The Family Fang (2015)
6.1/10
Director: Jason Bateman
Starring: Christopher Walken, Nicole Kidman, Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn
Annie (Nicole Kidman) and Baxter Fang (Jason Bateman) are the children of acclaimed performance artists Caleb (Christopher Walken) and Camille (Maryan... Read more
The Farewell (2019)
8/10
Director: Lulu Wang
Starring: Awkwafina Nora Lum, Tzi Ma
Billi's family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch -- the only person that doesn't... Read more
The Father (2020)
7.6/10
Director: Florian Zeller
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones,... Read more
The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
7.8/10
Director: Josh Boone
Starring: Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, Sam Trammell, Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolf...
Hazel (Shailene Woodley) wants to live a normal life, but the universe has dealt her a cruel blow. Crippled by a form of cancer that has attacked her... Read more
The Favourite (2018)
7.7/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss,...
In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies... Read more
The Favourite (Blu-Ray) (2018)
7.7/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss,...
In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies... Read more