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"
Ashes of Time Redux (1994)
Director: Wong Kar-wai
Starring: Jacky Cheung, Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), Brigitte Lin,...
An all-star cast including Brigitte Lin, Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung and Jackie Cheung star in this action-packed epic of impossible love... Read more
Ask Me Anything (2014)
6/10
Starring: Britt Robertson, Molly Hagan, Christian Slater, Martin Sheen
A confused teenager writes a blog revealing her daily activities and secrets, advised to do so by her high school guidance counselor in lieu of moving... Read more
Assassination ( aka Ansatsu ) (1964)
7.3/10
Director: Masahiro Shinoda
Starring: Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba, Eiji Okuda, Keiji Sada, Eitaro Ozawa
Based on the novel by Ryotaro Shiba, this samurai classic from director Masahiro Shinoda begins in the waning years of the Tokugawa Shogunate. As Ame... Read more
Assembly (2007)
7.3/10
Director: Feng Xiaogang
Starring: Zhang Hanyu, Yuan Wenkang, Deng Chao
Acclaimed Chinese director Feng Xiaogang brings the little known Chinese Civil War into light with this powerful and unflinching film based on a true... Read more
Asteroid City (2023)
6.6/10
Director: Wes Anderson
Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton,...
World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955. Read more
Asteroid City (Blu-ray) (2023)
6.6/10
Director: Wes Anderson
Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton,...
World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955. Read more
At Any Price (2012)
5.6/10
Director: Ramin Bahrani
Starring: Clancy Brown, Dennis Quaid, Heather Graham, Kim Dickens, Zac Efron
A farming family's business is threatened by an unexpected crisis, further testing the relationship between a father and his rebellious son. Read more
At Eternity's Gate (2018)
6.9/10
Director: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac, Mads Mikkelsen, Mathieu Amalric, Emman...
A look at the life of painter Vincent van Gogh during the time he lived in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Read more
At Eternity's Gate (Blu-ray) (2018)
6.9/10
Director: Julian Schnabel
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac, Mads Mikkelsen, Mathieu Amalric, Emman...
A look at the life of painter Vincent van Gogh during the time he lived in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Read more
ATL (2006)
6/10
Director: Chris Robinson
Starring: Tip Harris, Lauren London, Jackie Long, Lonette McKee, Antwan Andre Patton, Evan...
Based on a story by Antwone Fisher, this comedy/drama tells the story of four disillusioned teens preparing for life after high school. Rashad and hi... Read more