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"
Mother! (2017)
6.7/10
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Ed Harris, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jennifer Lawrence, Domhnall Gleeson...
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Bl... Read more
Mother! (Blu-Ray) (2017)
6.7/10
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Ed Harris, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jennifer Lawrence, Domhnall Gleeson...
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Bl... Read more
Mothering Sunday (2021)
6/10
Director: Eva Husson
Starring: Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Olivia Colman, Glenda Jackson, Simon S...
A maid living in post-World War I England secretly plans to meet with the man she loves before he leaves to marry another woman. Read more
Motorcycle Gang (1957)
5.7/10
Director: Edward L Cahn
Starring: Steve Terrell, John Ashley
Wild and Wicked living with no tomorrow! This classic tale of good versus evil takes place between two rival motorcyclists. Fresh from prison Nick wan... Read more
Mountains of the Moon (1990)
7.3/10
Director: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, Richard E Grant
A compelling drama, based on William Harrison's biographical novel, 'Burton and Speke', about the historic journey in search of the source of the Nile... Read more
Mozart and the Whale (2005)
6.9/10
Director: Petter Naess
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Radha Mitchell, Gary Cole, Sheila Kelley, Erica Leerhsen
Donald (Josh Hartnett) is a taxi driver who also happens to suffer from Asperger's Syndrome, a type of autism. He likes routine, birds and has a supe... Read more
Mozart's Sister (2010)
6.4/10
Director: Rene Feret
Starring: Delphine Chaneac, David Morcar, Marc Barbe, Marie Feret
An enjoyable period drama about Wolgang Mozart's elder sister, Nannerl (Marie Féret). Beginning in 1763, it follows the Mozart family's life on the ro... Read more
MR 73 (2008)
Director: Olivier Marchal
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Philippe Nahon, Gerald Laroche, Francis Renaud, Guy Lecluyse, Ol...
A cop on the edge of an emotional collapse is on the trail of a violent madman in this edgy crime thriller. Jaded, alcoholic, aggrieved and discredite... Read more
Mr and Mrs Bridge (1990)
Director: James Ivory
Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Blythe Danner
Set in Kansas City in the late 1930s, this acclaimed drama stars Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward as an upper-class Kansas City couple who begin questi... Read more
Mr and Mrs Iyer (2002)
8/10
Director: Aparna Sen
Starring: Rahul Bose, Konkona Sensharma, Esha Chauhan
Meenakshi Iyer (Konkona Sensharma) is travelling by bus with her baby son Santanam, and before boarding, is introduced to wildlife photographer Raja C... Read more