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"
Hunt for the Wilderpeople ( Blu-ray ) (2016)
7.9/10
Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Rima Te Wiata, Sam Neill, Oscar Kightley, Rhys Darby, Rachel House, Julian Denni...
Set in the New Zealand bush, the screenplay (based on Barry Crumps novel) begins on country folk Bella (Rima Te Wiata) and Hec (Neill) taking custody... Read more
Hunter (2009)
6.8/10
Director: Colm McCarthy
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Janet McTeer, Clare Holman, Adrian Rawlins, Harriet Walter
DSI Iain Barclay heads up a team of police officers that are looking into the disappearance of two boys. He calls in the help of former colleague DS A... Read more
Hunting (1991)
4.4/10
Director: Frank Howson
Starring: John Savage, Kerry Armstrong, Guy Pearce, Jeffrey Thomas
An American tycoon goes to the Melbourne where he meets a married secretary. Read more
Hurricane (Mission of Honor) (2018)
4.5/10
Director: David Blair
Starring: Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson, Stefanie Martini
Polish pilots overcome prejudice to fight against the Luftwaffe with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in the hope of protecting both G... Read more
Hurricane Streets (1997)
6.5/10
Director: Morgan J Freeman
Starring: Brendan Sexton III, Shawn Elliott, Isidra Vega
A moving drama of adolescents whose underlying decency is put to the test in a world of petty thievery in New York City's East Village. This realistic... Read more
Husbands (Blu-ray) (1970)
7.4/10
Director: John Cassavetes
Starring: John Cassavetes, Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara
After the death of a common friend, three married men leave their lives together, seeking pleasure and freedom and ultimately leaving for London. Read more
Husbands and Wives (1992)
7.6/10
Director: Woody Allen
Starring: Blythe Danner, Judy Davis, Juliette Lewis, Liam Neeson, Mia Farrow, Sydney Polla...
Woody Allen plays an English professor who falls for young student Juliette Lewis when his marriage to Mia Farrow is on the skids. Read more
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
7.7/10
Director: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotten
Robert Aldrich's follow-up to 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' was this all-star suspense shocker about a family with several skeletons in its close... Read more
Hussy (1980)
4.9/10
Director: Matthew Chapman
Starring: Helen Mirren, Jenny Runacre, John Shea, Paul Angelis, Murray Salem, Daniel Chasi...
Helen Mirren gives a smoldering performance as Beaty, a beautiful woman who works as a hostess and prostitute in a posh London nightclub while trying... Read more
Hustle and Flow (2004)
Director: Craig Brewer
Starring: Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Anthony Anderson, Taraji P Henson, Terrence Howard, Ta...
Djay (Terrence Howard) is a low-level pimp and drug dealer scratching a living in the Memphis ghettoes. As he approaches the age where his father une... Read more