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"
On the Basis of Sex (2018)
6.7/10
Director: Mimi Leder
Starring: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Kathy Bates, Sam Waterston, Cailee...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a struggling attorney and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes... Read more
On the Beach (1959)
7.3/10
Director: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson
The war is over. Nobody won. Only the inhabitants of Australia and the men of the U.S. submarine Sawfish have escaped the nuclear destruction and radi... Read more
On the Black Hill (1987)
6.4/10
Director: Andrew Grieve
Starring: Bob Peck, Mike Gwilym, Robert Gwilym, Gemma Jones
A rare, lovingly crafted film set in Wales and spanning 85 years in the life of a farming family. Twins are born to a Welsh farmer (Bob Peck) and his... Read more
On the Road (2012)
6.1/10
Director: Walter Salles
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen, Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, Amy Adams, Tom...
Walter Salles ("The Motorcycle Diaries") helms this adaptation of the iconic novel by Jack Kerouac that defined the Beat Generation. Sam Riley stars a... Read more
On the Road (Blu-ray) (2012)
6.1/10
Director: Walter Salles
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen, Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, Amy Adams, Tom...
Walter Salles ("The Motorcycle Diaries") helms this adaptation of the iconic novel by Jack Kerouac that defined the Beat Generation. Sam Riley stars a... Read more
On the Waterfront (1954)
8.2/10
Director: Elia Kazan
Starring: Rod Steiger, Marlon Brando, Lee J Cobb, Karl Malden
Marlon Brando stars in the archetypal role of ex-fighter Terry Malloy, working for boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) on the gang-ridden waterfront. T... Read more
On The Waterfront (Blu-Ray) (1954)
8.2/10
Director: Elia Kazan
Starring: Karl Malden, Lee J Cobb, Marlon Brando, Rod Steiger, Leif Erickson, James Wester...
Dockworker Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) had been an up-and-coming boxer until powerful local mob boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) persuaded him to t... Read more
Once (2007)
7.9/10
Director: John Carney
Starring: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, Hugh Walsh
This stunning musical chronicles the relationship that develops between a struggling Dublin street busker/vacuum cleaner repairman and a poor Czech im... Read more
Once Around (1990)
6.5/10
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Starring: Danny Aiello, Gena Rowlands, Holly Hunter, Laura San Giacomo, Richard Dreyfuss
Director Lasse Hallstrom's ('My Life as a Dog') U.S. debut film is this superb off-beat romantic comedy about a repressed young woman (Holly Hunter) s... Read more
Once Bitten (1985)
5.5/10
Director: Howard Storm
Starring: Jim Carrey, Lauren Hutton, Cleavon Little
A vampire Countess needs to drink the blood of a virgin in order to keep her eternal beauty. It seems that all is hopeless, until she bumps into Mark... Read more