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 Merger (2018)
6.5/10
Director: Mark Grentell
Starring: John Howard, Penny Cook, Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany
A former professional football player returns to his country town after his sporting career comes to an abrupt end, and takes on the position of coach... Read more
The Merger (Blu-Ray) (2018)
6.5/10
Director: Mark Grentell
Starring: John Howard, Penny Cook, Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany
A former professional football player returns to his country town after his sporting career comes to an abrupt end, and takes on the position of coach... Read more
The Mermaid (2016)
6.3/10
Director: Stephen Chow
Starring: Deng Chao, Yun Lin, Show Luo, Yuqi Zhang, Pierre Bourdaud
From Stephen Chow, director of Kung Fu Hustle, comes The Mermaid: the comedic action-filled phenomenon that has become China's biggest film of all ti... Read more
The Merry Gentleman (2008)
6.6/10
Director: Michael Keaton
Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Michael Keaton, Bobby Cannavale, Tom Bastounes, Guy Van Swearin...
Running away from a troubled marriage, Kate Frazier (Kelly Macdonald) hopes to find anonymity with a new home and a new job in Chicago. What Kate find... Read more
The Messenger (2009)
7.1/10
Director: Oren Moverman
Starring: Jena Malone, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi, Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster
Wounded during the U.S.-led war in Iraq, Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) is assigned duty on an emotional battlefield: accompanying recovering... Read more
The Method (2005)
7.3/10
Director: Marcelo Pineyro
Starring: Eduardo Noriega, Najwa Nimri, Eduard Fernandez, Pablo Echarri, Ernesto Alterio,...
A cutting corporate satire from Spain, based on a famous play by Jordi Galceran, it features seven job applicants who turn up for an interview and fin... Read more
The Midnight Swim (2014)
5.3/10
Director: Sarah Adina Smith
Starring: Lindsay Burdge, Jennifer Lafleur, Aleksa Palladino, Ross Partridge, Beth Grant,...
When their mother goes missing in Spirit Lake, three half-sisters travel home to settle her affairs. The youngest sister, June, a documentary filmmake... Read more
The Midwife (2017)
6.8/10
Director: Martin Provost
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Mylene Demongeot, Olivier Gourmet, Catherine Frot, Audrey Dan...
Two of Frances most distinguished stars, Catherine Deneuve and Catherine Frot share the screen in this touching tale of the unlikely connection of op... Read more
The Mighty (1998)
7.3/10
Director: Peter Chelsom
Starring: Sharon Stone, Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton, Gi...
This wonderful, sensitive family comedy/drama focuses on the friendship between two young outcasts who bond together and become, in their hearts and i... Read more
The Mighty Celt (2005)
6.9/10
Director: Pearse Elliot
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle, Ken Scott
Young Donal (Tyrone Mckenna) lives with his single mother in Belfast, and works after school at a greyhound trainer's to help make ends meet. The trai... Read more