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"
Made in Dagenham (2010)
7.2/10
Director: Nigel Cole
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Geraldine James, Miranda Richardson, Sally Hawkins, Jamie Winstone,...
A dramatisation of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant in London, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.... Read more
Made in France (2015)
6.2/10
Director: Nicolas Boukhrief
Starring: Nassim Si-Ahmed, Malik Zidi, Ahmed Drame, Francois Civil, Dimitri Storoge
Sam (Malik Zidi), a freelance journalist, decides to investigate the growing phenomenon of disaffected youth joining extremist groups. He infiltrates... Read more
Made In Italy (2020)
5.8/10
Starring: Liam Neeson, Lindsay Duncan
A bohemian artist travels from London to Italy with his estranged son to sell the house he inherited from his late wife. Read more
Mademoiselle Chambon (2009)
6.9/10
Director: Stephane Brize
Starring: Sandrine Kiberlain, Vincent Lindon, Aure Atika
A love story that has bewitched audiences and critics worldwide, 'Mademoiselle Chambon' is an "exquisite chamber piece" (LA Times) that delicately cap... Read more
Madison (2002)
7.1/10
Director: William Bindley
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Jake Lloyd, Mary McCormack, Bruce Dern, Paul Dooley
The true story of Jim McCormack, a one-time hydroplane racer who attempted to retire but still feels the call of the race. His small community of Mad... Read more
Magic Mike (2012)
6.1/10
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Adam Rodriguez, Matt Bomer,...
Testosterone-fueled dramedy follows 30-year-old construction worker/male stripper Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) as he spends his nights entertaining ladi... Read more
Magic Mike XXL (2015)
5.6/10
Director: Gregory Jacobs
Starring: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Gabriel...
Picking up the 'story' three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, "Magic Mike XXL" finds the remaining Kings of Tam... Read more
Magic Mike XXL (Blu-Ray) (2015)
5.6/10
Director: Gregory Jacobs
Starring: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, Gabriel...
Picking up the 'story' three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, "Magic Mike XXL" finds the remaining Kings of Tam... Read more
Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
6.1/10
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek
Mike takes to the stage again, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. Mike heads to London... Read more
Magnolia (1999)
8/10
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Jeremy Blackman, Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William...
Paul Thomas Anderson's third feature film is an exhilarating, almost reckless display of cinematic ambition. Weaving together more than a dozen charac... Read more