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 Martian (2015)
8/10
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Sean Bean,...
When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amo... Read more
The Martian ( Blu-ray ) (2015)
8/10
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Sean...
It is with The Martian that Scott turns his critics on their heads and shakes out their lunch money, once again asserting his dominance in the field o... Read more
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
6.7/10
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Stuart Wilson, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by New Zealander Martin Campbell, this expertly crafted tale tells of an aged California folk hero... Read more
The Master (2012)
7.1/10
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Haunted by his past, WWII veteran and drifter Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) crosses paths with a mysterious movement called The Cause, led by Lancas... Read more
The Master ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7.1/10
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Haunted by his past, WWII veteran and drifter Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) crosses paths with a mysterious movement called The Cause, led by Lancas... Read more
The Match (2020)
6/10
Starring: Franco Nero, Caspar Phillipson, Armand Assante
Inspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Ado... Read more
The Meddler (2015)
6.3/10
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J K Simmons
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily r... Read more
The Men (1950)
7.2/10
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Starring: Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, Everett Sloane
Marlon Brando's first film, this is about a paralyzed WW2 vet trying to deal with his injury. A sensitive script and great acting make this a true cla... Read more
The Mercy (2017)
6/10
Director: James Marsh
Starring: Colin Firth, David Thewlis, Rachel Weisz, Ken Stott, Jonathan Bailey
Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst creates an outrageous account of his disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race. Read more
The Mercy (Blu-Ray) (2017)
6/10
Director: James Marsh
Starring: Colin Firth, David Thewlis, Rachel Weisz, Ken Stott
Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst creates an outrageous account of his disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race. Read more