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"
6.8/10
Based on the real life experiences of writer and actor Noel Clarke (who plays Sam), this is an unromantic and powerful film exploring the grim options... Read more
7/10
A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra reb... Read more
6.5/10
Historical drama follows a young Allen Ginsberg (Daniel Radcliffe) while he is attending Columbia University in 1944 and shows how the relationship he... Read more
6/10
An A&R man working at the height of the Britpop music craze goes to extremes in order to find his next hit. Read more
Acclaimed African-American filmmaker Charles Burnett's work is spotlighted in this two-disc double bill. The documentary-like drama 'Killer of Sheep'... Read more
5.7/10
Moe Diamond is a New York City money launderer who wakes up with no memory and millions of dollars in stolen cash and drugs. He must soon scour the st... Read more
6.4/10
Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world. Read more
6.2/10
A professional enforcer investigates the brazen robbery of a high-stakes mob poker game in this darkly comic crime thriller directed by Andrew Dominik... Read more
6.2/10
A professional enforcer investigates the brazen robbery of a high-stakes mob poker game in this darkly comic crime thriller directed by Andrew Dominik... Read more
6.6/10
Rousing action and a terrific performance by Errol Flynn distinguish this adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's tale of 1880's colonialist India, with Briti... Read more