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"
Casa de Lava (Down To Earth) (1994)
5.5/10
Director: Pedro Costa
Starring: Isaach De Bankole, Edith Scob
The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The... Read more
Casa de los Babys (2003)
6.5/10
Director: John Sayles
Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Daryl Hannah, Marcia Gay Harden, Susan Lynch, Rita Moreno, Ma...
Acclaimed filmmaker John Sayles ("Lone Star") delivers an intense and provocative ensemble drama that captures six women (Maggie Gyllenhaal, Daryl Han... Read more
Cashback (2006)
7.2/10
Director: Sean Ellis
Starring: Sean Biggerstaff, Emilia Fox, Shaun Evans, Michelle Ryan, Stuart Goodwin
Originally made as an Oscar-nominated short film, writer/director Sean Ellis fills out his sweet and perceptive story to a successful feature. Ben tak... Read more
Casino (1995)
8.2/10
Director: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, Alan King, Kevin Pollak, J...
A dazzling, richly layered record of a criminal dynasty during the transformation of Las Vegas from a sin-laden mecca to a family-oriented Disneyland,... Read more
Casino ( Blu-ray ) (1995)
8.2/10
Director: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Alan King, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Sharon Stone, James Woods, Don Rickles, Ke...
A dazzling, richly layered record of a criminal dynasty during the transformation of Las Vegas from a sin-laden mecca to a family-oriented Disneyland,... Read more
Casino Jack (2010)
6.2/10
Director: George Hickenlooper
Starring: Jon Lovitz, Kelly Preston, Kevin Spacey, Ruth Marshall, Barry Pepper
Kevin Spacey delivers a powerful performance as infamous Washington, D.C., power player and lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Joined by his protege, Abramoff be... Read more
Cast A Giant Shadow (1966)
6.4/10
Director: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Senta Berger, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Angie Dickinson, Yul Bryn...
This star-studded epic focuses on the life of Mickey Marcus; the American war hero recruited by Israel to help strengthen their army against warring A... Read more
Cast Away (2000)
7.8/10
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Helen Hunt, Tom Hanks, Nick Searcy
Hyperactive Federal Express employee Tom Hanks washes up on a desolate South Pacific island, sole survivor of a plane crash. It takes all of Hanks' in... Read more
Castle: Season 1 (2009)
8.1/10
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Jon Huertas
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New Yo... Read more
Castle: Season 2 (2010)
7.7/10
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Jon Huertas
TV’s most engaging and unlikely crime-solving duo is back in the spectacular second season of ABC’s Castle. The banter flies faster than the bullets i... Read more