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"
Babylon (2022)
7.2/10
Director: Damien Chazelle
Starring: Brad Pitt, Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Flea, Olivia Wilde
A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravi... Read more
Babyteeth (2019)
7.2/10
Director: Shannon Murphy
Starring: Eliza Scanlen, Ben Mendelsohn, Essie Davis, Emily Barclay, Toby Wallace
Milla, a seriously ill teenager, falls in love with a drug dealer, Moses, her parents worst nightmare. Read more
Back Door To Hell (1964)
5.3/10
Director: Monte Hellman
Starring: Jack Nicholson
During World War II, a three man commando team places its trust in the hands of a band of Filipino resistants, as they try to knock out a Japanese com... Read more
Back To Black (2024)
Starring: Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O'Connell, Lesley Manville
The life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time. Read more
Back to Burgundy (Ce qui nous lie) (2017)
7/10
Director: Cedric Klapisch
Starring: Maria Valverde, Pio Marmai, Ana Girardot, Francois Civil, Jean-Marc Roulot
After a 10 year absence, Jean returns to his hometown when his father falls ill. Reuniting with his sister Juliette and his brother Jérémie, they have... Read more
Back to Stay (2011)
6.1/10
Director: Milagros Mumenthaler
Starring: Maria Canale, Martina Juncadella, Ailin Salas, Julian Tello
A.k.a. "Abrir puertas y ventanas". Three women react in different ways to a family crisis in this drama from Argentina. Marina (Maria Canale), Sofia (... Read more
Backbeat (1994)
6.7/10
Director: Iain Softley
Starring: Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Chris O'Neill
Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff) goes along with his friend John Lennon (Ian Hart) when their rock-'n-roll band tries to establish itself in early 60s... Read more
Backcountry (2014)
6/10
Director: Adam MacDonald
Starring: Missy Peregrym, Eric Balfour, Nicholas Campbell
In a longstanding relationship, Alex (Jeff Roop) is eager to show off the playground of his youth to girlfriend Jenn (Missy Peregrym), taking his love... Read more
Backcountry (Blu-ray) (2014)
7.6/10
Director: Adam MacDonald
Starring: Missy Peregrym, Eric Balfour, Nicholas Campbell
In a longstanding relationship, Alex (Jeff Roop) is eager to show off the playground of his youth to girlfriend Jenn (Missy Peregrym), taking his love... Read more
Backdraft (1990)
6.7/10
Director: Ron Howard
Starring: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro
An impressively mounted homage to the bravery of firefighters. Kurt Russell and William Baldwin star as brothers and firemen, whose volatile relations... Read more