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"
O'Horten (2007)
6.8/10
Director: Bent Hamer
Starring: Ghita Norby, Baard Owe, Espen Skjonberg, Bjorn Floberg
Now in his late sixties and approaching retirement, Norwegian train engineer Odd Horten (Baard Owe) embarks on a - dare one say it - odd journey of se... Read more
Occupation (2009)
7.8/10
Director: Nick Murphy
Starring: James Nesbitt, Lubna Azabal, Monica Dolan, Stephen Graham, Nonso Anozie, Warren...
This powerful, compelling drama traces the fraught interwoven journeys of three British soldiers who take part in the invasion of Iraq in 2003, return... Read more
Ocean Waves (1993)
6.9/10
Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
Based upon author, essayist and playwright Saeko Himuro's most popular, best-selling novel, this is one of Studio Ghibli's most poignant and unsung ma... Read more
Ocean Waves (Blu-Ray) (1993)
6.9/10
Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
As he journeys back from Tokyo to his high school for a reunion, Taku Morisaki recounts his memories of his school days, focussing in particular on a... Read more
Ocean Waves (Blu-ray) (1993)
7.6/10
Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
Based upon author, essayist and playwright Saeko Himuro's most popular, best-selling novel, this is one of Studio Ghibli's most poignant and unsung ma... Read more
Ocean's Eleven (1960)
7.8/10
Director: Lewis Milestone
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, Angie Dickinson
The one and only Frank Sinatra stars with fellow Rat Packers Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and Peter Lawford in one of the all-time great heist capers.... Read more
Odd Man Out (1947)
7.8/10
Director: Carol Reed
Starring: James Mason, Robert Newton, Kathleen Ryan
Atmospheric and suspenseful Carol Reed film with James Mason as an idealistic IRA leader shot and left for dead during a hold-up. From then on he is h... Read more
Odd Man Out (Blu-ray) (1947)
7.7/10
Director: Carol Reed
Starring: James Mason, Robert Newton, Kathleen Ryan
Atmospheric and suspenseful Carol Reed film with James Mason as an idealistic IRA leader shot and left for dead during a hold-up. From then on he is h... Read more
Ode to Billy Joe (1976)
6.5/10
Director: Max Baer
Starring: Glynnis O'Connor, Joan Hotchkis, Robbie Benson
Billy Joe confesses his love to the lovely Bobbi Lee only to cover his growing fear that he may, in fact, be homosexual. One night, at a barn dance, h... Read more
Of Gods and Men (2010)
7.2/10
Director: Xavier Beauvois
Starring: Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale
Trappist monks living in Algeria find their Catholic faith tested to the limit after a revolution takes place and the government urges them to abandon... Read more