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"
Masquerade (2022)
7.8/10
Starring: Pierre Niney, Isabelle Adjani, Francois Cluzet, Marine Vacth, Emmanuelle Devos,...
Adrien, an attractive dancer whose career was shattered by a motorcycle accident, squanders his youth in idleness. His life changes when he meets Marg... Read more
Masquerade (2012)
7.8/10
Director: Choo Chang-Min
Starring: Byung-hun Lee, Ryoo Seung-Ryong, Han Hyo-Joo, Kim In-Kwon
A royal body double risks everything to save his beloved country from collapse in this historical drama set during Korea's Joseon Dynasty, and inspire... Read more
Mass (2021)
7.6/10
Starring: Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, Ann Dowd
The parents of both the shooter and one of the victims of a school shooting tragedy agree to meet and talk in an attempt to move forward. Read more
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
7.4/10
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Billy Boyd
Director Peter Weir's ("Witness") riveting mix of sweeping high-seas action and intense character study stars Russell Crowe as the captain of a Britis... Read more
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World ( Blu-ray ) (2003)
7.4/10
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Billy Boyd
Director Peter Weir's ("Witness") riveting mix of sweeping high-seas action and intense character study stars Russell Crowe as the captain of a Britis... Read more
Master Gardener (2022)
6.1/10
Director: Paul Schrader
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, Esai Morales
A meticulous horticulturist is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager. Read more
Masters of Sex: Season 2 (2014)
8/10
Starring: Lizzy Caplan, Michael Sheen
Having been dismissed by Maternity Hospital, Dr. William Masters (Michael Sheen) needs a place where he and Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan) can resume... Read more
Masters of Sex: Season 3 (2015)
8/10
Director: Jeremy Webb
Starring: Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Teddy Sears
Masters & Johnson are back in the sizzling third session of MASTERS OF SEX and this is when things really start heating up as their provocative study... Read more
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Mata Hari (1985)
3.2/10
Director: Curtis Harrington
Starring: Gottfried John, Oliver Tobias, Sylvia Kristel, Christopher Cazenove
Star of a slew of erotica films (most famously 'Emmanuelle'), Sylvia Kristel now takes on the role of real-life seductress Mata Hari. Hari was an exot... Read more
Mata Hari (1931)
6.7/10
Director: George Fitzmaurice
Starring: Greta Garbo, Ramon Novarro, Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Karen Morley
Who better to play the famous World War I spy than the Swedish Sphinx, Greta Garbo? She is mesmerising as the dancer-turned-German spy in a wartime P... Read more