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"
Rosemary and Thyme: Series 2 (2004)
Director: Simon Langton, Brian Farnham, Gwennan Sage
Starring: Pam Ferris, Felicity Kendal, Anthony Andrews, Oliver Ford Davies, Phyllida Law
Our amiable sleuths travel to the gorgeous French Riviera and the Italian coast, uncovering murder and wrong-doing at home and abroad. Though they try... Read more
Rosemary's Baby (2014)
5.5/10
Starring: Zoe Saldana, Carole Bouquet, Christina Cole, Jason Isaacs, Olivier Rabourdin, Fr...
Modern 4 hour mini-series adaptation of the classic novel by Ira Levin focusing on young Rosemary Woodhouse's suspicions that her neighbors may belong... Read more
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
8/10
Director: Roman Polanski
Starring: John Cassavetes, Mia Farrow, Ralph Bellamy, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Mauric...
Horrifying and darkly comic, "Rosemarys Baby" was Roman Polanski's Hollywood debut. This wildly entertaining nightmare, faithfully adapted from Ira L... Read more
Rosemary's Baby ( Blu-ray ) (1968)
8/10
Director: Roman Polanski
Starring: John Cassavetes, Mia Farrow, Ralph Bellamy, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Mauric...
Horrifying and darkly comic, "Rosemarys Baby" was Roman Polanski's Hollywood debut. This wildly entertaining nightmare, faithfully adapted from Ira L... Read more
Rosewater (2014)
6.6/10
Director: Jon Stewart
Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Kim Bodnia, Haluk Bilginer, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Golshifteh F...
Jon Stewart ("The Daily Show") makes his screenwriting and directorial debut in this riveting tale of hope and survival, based on a true story. A Tehr... Read more
Rosewood (1997)
7.2/10
Director: John Singleton
Starring: Jon Voight, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Bruce McGill
Based on a true story set in Florida 1922 where a white woman tells a false story about being assaulted by a black stranger and the white community de... Read more
Rosie (2018)
7/10
Director: Paddy Breathnach
Starring: Sarah Greene, Moe Dunford
The story of an Irish mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. Read more
Roswell (1994)
6.4/10
Director: Jeremy Kagan
Starring: Dwight Yoakam, Kim Greist, Kyle MacLachlan, Martin Sheen
Aka "Incident at Roswell", "Roswell: The UFO Cover-Up". 'Something' crashed in the desert outside Roswell, New Mexico in the summer of 1947. This made... Read more
Rough Diamond: The Complete Series (2005)
7.5/10
Director: Simon Langton, Paul Harrison
Starring: David Jason, George Cole, Roy Marsden, Gary Whelan
AKA 'Diamond Geezers'. Award-winning actor David Jason stars as cheeky diamond thief Des Parker in this hugely successful comedy drama. He's a master... Read more
Rounders (1998)
7.3/10
Director: John Dahl
Starring: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Turturro, Gretchen Mol, Martin Landau, John Malk...
In this colourful gambling drama from director John Dahl ('Red Rock West', 'The Last Seduction'), Matt Damon plays a top law student who tries to put... Read more