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"
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood (1997)
6.7/10
Director: Takashi Miike
Starring: Koji Chihara, Seiji Chihara, Sarina Suzuki, Kyosuke Yabe, Moeko Ezawa, Marie Kik...
A vaguely autobiographical and sometimes violent comedy/drama from the eclectic and prolific Takashi Miike which he followed with the prequel, 'Young... Read more
Young Thugs: Nostalgia (1998)
6.7/10
Director: Takashi Miike
Starring: Naoto Takenaka, Saki Takaoka, Yuki Nagata, Shonusuke Shofukutei
This prequel to 'Innocent Blood' has been called by director Takashi Miike his favourite of all his many films. Set in 1969 Japan, this gritty coming... Read more
Your Honor (2020)
7.6/10
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Michael Stuhlbarg, Carmen Ejogo, Tony Curran
A judge confronts his convictions when his son is involved in a hit and run that embroils an organized crime family. Facing impossible choices, he dis... Read more
Your Sister's Sister (2011)
6.7/10
Director: Lynn Shelton
Starring: Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass, Mike Birbiglia
Still struggling with his brother's death a year earlier, aimless thirtysomething Jack (Mark Duplass) takes up best friend Iris' (Emily Blunt) offer o... Read more
Youth (2015)
7.3/10
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Jane Fonda, Michael Caine, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano
YOUTH is about two longtime friends vacationing in the Swiss Alps. Oscar winning actor Michael Caine plays Fred, an acclaimed composer and conductor,... Read more
Youth ( Blu-ray ) (2015)
7.3/10
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Jane Fonda, Michael Caine, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano
YOUTH is about two longtime friends vacationing in the Swiss Alps. Oscar winning actor Michael Caine plays Fred, an acclaimed composer and conductor,... Read more
Yuli (2018)
7.1/10
Director: Iciar Bollain
Starring: Carlos Acosta
Yuli is the nickname given to Carlos Acosta by his father, Pedro, who considers him the son of Ogun, an African god and a fighter. As a child Yuli avo... Read more
Yves Saint Laurent (2014)
6.2/10
Director: Jalil Lespert
Starring: Guillaume Gallienne, Charlotte Le Bon, Pierre Niney, Laura Smet, Marie de Villep...
A man who needs no introduction. And yet... Officially sanctioned by Pierre Bergé, Saint Laurents partner in love and business for almost fifty years... Read more
Z for Zachariah (2015)
6/10
Director: Craig Zobel
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Margot Robbie, Chris Pine
Ann Burden (Margot Robbie) wanders around in an isolated valley with her dog, apparently fending for herself. One day she stumbles upon a man in a mak... Read more
Z for Zachariah (Blu-ray) (2015)
6/10
Director: Craig Zobel
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Margot Robbie, Chris Pine
Ann Burden (Margot Robbie) wanders around in an isolated valley with her dog, apparently fending for herself. One day she stumbles upon a man in a mak... Read more