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"
C'mon C'mon (2021)
7.5/10
Director: Mike Mills
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffmann
When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to show him life away fro... Read more
C. B. Strike: Lethal White (2017)
Starring: Holliday Grainger, Christina Cole, Killian Scott, Tom Burke
War veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike solves brutal murders with the help of his trusted partner Robin Ellacott. Read more
Cactus (2007)
5.9/10
Director: Jasmine Yuen-Carrucan
Starring: Travis McMahon, Bryan Brown, Shane Jacobson, David Lyons
To gain some much needed cash, John Kelly (Travis McMahon) accepts a job to kidnap and deliver professional gambler Eli Jones (David Lyons) to his kee... Read more
Cadillac Records (2008)
7/10
Director: Darnell Martin
Starring: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Columbus Short, Cedric The Entert...
The compelling true story of the Chicago record label that brought the world such legendary artists as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter and C... Read more
Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
6.4/10
Director: Gabriel Pascal
Starring: Vivien Leigh, Claude Rains, Stewart Granger, Flora Robson
George Bernard Shaw's exuberantly witty play about Rome's titanic leader and Egypt's young queen was transferred to the big screen with stars Vivien L... Read more
Cafe de Flore (2011)
7.4/10
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Starring: Vanessa Paradis, Kevin Parent, Helene Florent
Directed by Jean-Marc Vallee ("CRAZY") and starring Vanessa Paradis, "Cafe de Flore" captures the power of love in all its euphoric, obsessive, innoce... Read more
Cake (2015)
6.4/10
Director: Daniel Barnz
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick, Sam Worthington, Felicity Huff...
The acerbic, hilarious Claire Simmons (Jennifer Aniston) becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncove... Read more
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Starring: Armie Hammer, Timothee Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar
It's the summer of 1983 in Italy, and Elio (Chalamet), a precocious 17 year old, spends his days in his family's villa transcribing and playing classi... Read more
Call Me By Your Name (Blu-ray) (2017)
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Starring: Armie Hammer, Timothee Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar
It's the summer of 1983 in Italy, and Elio (Chalamet), a precocious 17 year old, spends his days in his family's villa transcribing and playing classi... Read more
Calm With Horses (2019)
6.8/10
Director: Nick Rowland
Starring: Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan, David Wilmot, Ned Dennehy
Douglas 'Arm' Armstrong has become the feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family, whilst also trying to be a good father. Torn between these... Read more