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"
Florence Nightingale (2008)
5.6/10
Director: Norman Stone
Starring: Laura Fraser, Roy Hudd, Michael Pennington
Florence Nightingale tells the untold story of one of Britains greatest heroines, in her own words. Written and directed by award-winning director No... Read more
Flowers of Shanghai (1998)
7.4/10
Director: Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Starring: Tony Leung (Ka Fai), Michelle Reis
In the "flower houses" (upscale brothels) of Shanghai, various interweaving stories of love, loyalty, and deceit play out subtly. Read more
Fluke (1995)
6.7/10
Director: Carlo Carlei
Starring: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Nancy Travis, Jon Polito, Max Pomeranc
Touching, often funny family drama about a driven businessman who is killed in a car accident and reincarnated as a dog. As memories of his human life... Read more
Flux Gourmet (2022)
6/10
Director: Peter Strickland
Starring: Leo Bill, Asa Butterfield, Gwendoline Christie
Set at an institute devoted to culinary and alimentary performance, a collective finds themselves embroiled in power struggles, artistic vendettas, an... Read more
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1989)
7.2/10
Director: Martyn Sanderson
Starring: Faifua Amiga Jr, Richard Von Sturmer
Growing up in Western Samoa, young Pepe has many tutors. His friend Tagata teaches him street smarts. Colonial style schools offer a hidden cirriculum... Read more
Focus (2015)
6.6/10
Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Starring: Gerald McRaney, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Will Smith
Nicky (Will Smith) is a seasoned master of misdirection who becomes involved with novice con artist Jess (Margot Robbie). As he's teaching her the tri... Read more
Following (1988)
7.5/10
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Lucy Russell
An older man listens to Bill's story about being a callow writer who likes to follow strangers around London, observing them. One day, a glib and self... Read more
Fool for Love (1985)
6.1/10
Director: Robert Altman
Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, Kim Basinger, Randy Quaid, Sam Shepard
The minimalist, barren landscapes energize the smothering, claustrophobic interiors of Sam Shepard's play in this Robert Altman adaptation. Starring S... Read more
Footloose (1984)
6.5/10
Director: Herbert Ross
Starring: Dianne Wiest, John Lithgow, Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer
Kevin Bacon is great in this musical about a city kid who moves to a small town where dancing has been banned, and battles with a fire-and-brimstone m... Read more
Footloose (2011)
5.9/10
Director: Craig Brewer
Starring: Andie MacDowell, Dennis Quaid, Kim Dickens, Ray McKinnon, Kenny Wormald, Juliann...
Writer/Director Craig Brewer delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film. Ren MacCormack (Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the s... Read more