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 Aviator (1985)
5.5/10
Director: George Miller (II)
Starring: Christopher Reeve, Jack Warden, Rosanna Arquette, Sam Wanamaker, Scott Wilson, T...
Christopher Reeve is flying again in this turn-of-the-century drama, but he's doing it with an airplane. He's a rugged barnstormer whose plane crashes... Read more
The Babadook (2014)
6.8/10
Director: Jennifer Kent
Starring: Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West, Ben...
Baba-dook-dook-dook joins Candyman and Bloody Mary as words too terrifying to say, but too tempting not to, thanks to Australian writer-director... Read more
The Babadook (Blu-ray) (2014)
6.8/10
Director: Jennifer Kent
Starring: Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West, Ben...
Baba-dook-dook-dook joins Candyman and Bloody Mary as words too terrifying to say, but too tempting not to, thanks to Australian writer-director... Read more
The Babe (1991)
5.9/10
Director: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Trini Alvarado, John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Bruce Boxleitner
John Goodman puts on the pinstripes to play baseball legend Babe Ruth in this exciting account of "The Sultan of Swat's" colorful life. The film follo... Read more
The Bachelors (2017)
6.7/10
Director: Kurt Voelker
Starring: Julie Delpy, Kevin Dunn, Harold Perrineau, J K Simmons, Jae Head, Tom Amandes, O...
After the death of his wife, Bill and his 17-year-old son, Wes, move from a small town to a big city for a fresh start. As they begin to adjust to lif... Read more
The Backwoods (2006)
5.7/10
Director: Koldo Serra
Starring: Gary Oldman, Paddy Considine, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Virginie Ledoyen, Lluis Homa...
A young English couple (Paddy Considine and Virginie Ledoyen) are going through a rough patch and decide to spend some time in the Basque country with... Read more
The Bad News Bears (Blu-ray) (1976)
7.3/10
Director: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league. Read more
The Bad Sleep Well (1960)
8.1/10
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Takeshi Kato, Masayuki Mori
Reflecting his fondness for American crime films and motifs this stylish Akira Kurosawa thriller stars Toshiro Mifune and delves into corporate corrup... Read more
The Balcony (1963)
6.1/10
Director: Joseph Strick
Starring: Lee Grant, Leonard Nimoy, Peter Falk, Ruby Dee, Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters is the madame of a house where customers play out their erotic fantasies, oblivious to a revolution which is sweeping the country. Whe... Read more
The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
6.7/10
Director: Rebecca Miller
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle, Catherine Keener, Paul Dano, Jason Lee, Jena Ma...
Daniel Day-Lewis is Jack, an ex-political activist who lives with his daughter Rose (Camilla Belle) on what was once a thriving island commune. Jack... Read more