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"
The Aki Kaurismaki Collection: Part: 1 (1983)
Director: Aki Kaurismaki
Starring: Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpaa
Aki Kaurismäki is known for his extremely minimalistic style. He has been called an auteur,[5][6] since he writes, directs, produces and usually edits... Read more
The Aki Kaurismaki Collection: Part: 2 (1983)
Director: Aki Kaurismaki
Starring: Kati Outinen, Markku Peltola, Ilkka Koivula
Aki Kaurismäki is known for his extremely minimalistic style. He has been called an auteur,[5][6] since he writes, directs, produces and usually edits... Read more
The Amazing Adventure (1936)
7.6/10
Director: Alfred Zeisler
Starring: Cary Grant, Mary Brian
Based on the novel by E. Philips Oppenheim, Cary Grant stars as Ernest Bliss, an unhappy playboy who bets his cynical doctor he can live for a year on... Read more
The American (2010)
6.3/10
Director: Anton Corbijn
Starring: George Clooney, Paolo Bonacelli, Thekla Reuten, Violante Placido
Suspense thriller from director Anton Corbijn stars George Clooney as Jack, an American assassin who ventures to the Italian countryside for one last... Read more
The American Way ( aka Riders of the Storm ) (1986)
5.9/10
Director: Maurice Phillips
Starring: Dennis Hopper, James Aubrey, Michael J Pollard
A group of radical Vietnam vets become broadcasting pirates and take on a Presidential candidate in this crazy comedy. The vets and their leader, "Cap... Read more
The Angels' Share (2012)
7/10
Director: Ken Loach
Starring: William Ruane, Gary Maitland, Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw
Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, the wayward and disillusioned small-time criminal and new father Robbie (Paul Brannigan) is given... Read more
The Angels' Share ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7/10
Director: Ken Loach
Starring: William Ruane, Gary Maitland, Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw
Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, the wayward and disillusioned small-time criminal and new father Robbie (Paul Brannigan) is given... Read more
The Angry Silence (1960)
7.7/10
Director: Guy Green
Starring: Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, Michael Craig, Bernard Lee
Screenwriter Bryan Forbes won a BAFTA and was nominated for an Oscar for this gritty union story about a man who stands up to coercive union officials... Read more
The Answer Man (2009)
6.4/10
Director: John Hindman
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Olivia Thirlby, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Kat Dennings
Though the title of his bestselling book "Me and God" might imply an intimate and reliable relationship, Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels) finds himself lack... Read more
The Apostle (1997)
7.2/10
Director: Robert Duvall
Starring: Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson, Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall gives one of his most thoughtful and complex performances as a womanising, low-rent Pentecostal minister who is forced to leave his Texa... Read more