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"
Argo (2012)
7.7/10
Director: Ben Affleck
Starring: Alan Arkin, Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston
Ben Affleck directs and stars in this gripping political thriller based on real events that took place during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. In Novembe... Read more
Argo ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7.7/10
Director: Ben Affleck
Starring: Alan Arkin, Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston
Ben Affleck directs and stars in this gripping political thriller based on real events that took place during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. In Novembe... Read more
Arizona (1940)
6.7/10
Director: Wesley Ruggles
Starring: Jean Arthur, William Holden, Warren William
During the 1860s Tucson, a pioneer woman struggles to succeed in the freight and cattle business while at risk at the hands of corrupt and violent loc... Read more
Armageddon Time (2022)
6.5/10
Director: James Gray
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Anthony Hopkins
A deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. Read more
Army in the Shadows ( aka Army of Shadows ) (1969)
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Starring: Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simone Signoret
A.k.a. 'Army of Shadows'. Based on Joseph Kessel's novel, this war drama follows several months in the life of French Resistance fighter Philippe Gerb... Read more
Arn: The Knight Templar (2007)
6.6/10
Director: Peter Flinth
Starring: Bibi Andersson, Simon Callow, Stellan Skarsgard, Steven Waddington, Vincent Pere...
Swedish-made film (first of an intended trilogy) about Arn (Joakim Natterqvist), the son of a high-ranking Swedish nobleman who after being educated i... Read more
Arn: The Knight Templar (Blu-ray) (2007)
6.6/10
Director: Peter Flinth
Starring: Bibi Andersson, Simon Callow, Stellan Skarsgard, Steven Waddington, Vincent Pere...
Swedish-made film (first of an intended trilogy) about Arn (Joakim Natterqvist), the son of a high-ranking Swedish nobleman who after being educated i... Read more
Arne Dahl: Season 1 (2011)
6.8/10
Starring: Matias Varela, Frida Hallgren
Three Swedish financiers are murdered over three consecutive nights. Evidence suggests that the killings will continue and the world of finance is pan... Read more
Around the Bend (2004)
6.5/10
Director: Jordan Roberts
Starring: Christopher Walken, Josh Lucas, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly
Four generations of Lair family men are sharing a reunion of sorts at a fast-food restaurant. "Nice, happy, normal family," great-grandpa Henry says b... Read more
Arranged (2007)
7.4/10
Director: Stefan C Schaefer, Diane Crespo
Starring: Zoe Lister Jones, Francis Benhamou, Mimi Lieber, John Rothman
An Orthodox Jewish woman and a Muslim woman meet as first-year teachers at a public school in Brooklyn, and over the course of a year they learn they... Read more