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 Poseidon Adventure (2005)
4.3/10
Director: John Putch
Starring: Adam Baldwin, Bryan Brown, Steve Guttenberg, Rutger Hauer, C Thomas Howell, Pete...
Like its predecessor from 1972, this made-for-TV version is based on Paul Gallico's novel, though perhaps more loosely, for example exchanging terrori... Read more
The Post (2017)
7.2/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Bradley Whitford, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Le...
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented... Read more
The Post (Blu-ray) (2017)
7.2/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Bradley Whitford, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Le...
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented... Read more
The Postcard Killings (2020)
5.8/10
Director: Danis Tanovic
Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Famke Janssen, Joachim Krol, Steven Mackintosh, Denis O'Har...
A New York detective investigates the death of his daughter who was murdered while on her honeymoon in London; he recruits the help of a Scandinavian... Read more
The Postman Fights Back (1981)
Director: Ronny Yu
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Cherrie Chung, Mui Sang Fan, Ka-Yan Leung
Four heroes in the early days of the Chinese Republic embark on a secret mission for the Nationalist Guard. They have just seven days to reach the in... Read more
The Power of One (1992)
7.2/10
Director: John G Avildsen
Starring: Stephen Dorff, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Freeman, John Gielgud
It's the 1930s, and as the people he cares for die or leave his village, young South African P.K. bonds with much older Doc (Armin Mueller-Stahl). A f... Read more
The Power Of The Dog (2021)
6.8/10
Director: Jane Campion
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, George Mas...
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them un... Read more
The Prestige (2006)
8.5/10
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Piper Perabo, D...
Two budding magicians start out as friendly competitors and end up deadly enemies in this hypnotic, turn of the century thriller from director Christo... Read more
The Prestige ( Blu-ray ) (2006)
8.5/10
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Piper Perabo, D...
Two budding magicians start out as friendly competitors and end up deadly enemies in this hypnotic, turn of the century thriller from director Christo... Read more
The Pride and the Passion (1957)
5.7/10
Director: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren
In this adventure saga Cary Grant is a British naval officer who must retrieve a huge cannon abandoned by Spanish troops in order to use it against Na... Read more