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 Cider House Rules (1999)
7.4/10
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Michael Caine, Delroy Lindo, Charlize Theron
From the director of "My Life as a Dog" comes author John Irving's acclaimed adaptation of his novel set in 1940's New England, which follows a young... Read more
The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
7.3/10
Director: Norman Jewison
Starring: Steve McQueen, Edward G Robinson, Ann-Margret , Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld, Joan...
This acclaimed character study of a young upstart poker player stars Steve McQueen as 'The Kid', who sets out to prove he knows his way around the tab... Read more
The Circle (2017)
5.3/10
Director: James Ponsoldt
Starring: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Bill Paxton, Karen Gillan, Ellar Coltrane,...
A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity. Read more
The Circuit (2007)
7.8/10
Starring: Aaron Pedersen
Drew Ellis is the latest lawyer to join the chaotic and challenging world of the Kimberley Circuit Court. The Circuit follows a magistrate and an ento... Read more
The City Of Women (1980)
Director: Federico Fellini
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Prucel, Bernice Stegers
Marcello Mastroianni stars as the bruised, baffled, bedazzled man who stumbles into a feminist convention, setting off a series of wild surrealistic f... Read more
The City of Your Final Destination (2009)
6.4/10
Director: James Ivory
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Laura Linney, Omar Metwally
An ambitious young scholar (Omar Metwally) travels to Uruguay to convince a deceased writer's family to award him permission to author a biography. Sh... Read more
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (2020)
7.7/10
Starring: Aunjanue Ellis, Demore Barnes, Raven Goodwin
The movie will detail their humble beginnings, struggles to find their place, to later becoming the best-selling Gospel group in the music world. Read more
The Class ( Entre Les Murs ) (2008)
7.5/10
Director: Laurent Cantet
Starring: Francois Begaudeau, Franck Keita, Nassim Amrabt, Esmerelda Ouertani
French director Laurent Cantet does something miraculous with the well-worn conceit of a teacher and his underprivileged students in this fresh and op... Read more
The Clearing (2004)
5.9/10
Director: Pieter Jan Brugge
Starring: Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, Willem Dafoe, Alessandro Nivola, Matt Craven, Meli...
This absorbing allegorical drama follows a business executive (Robert Redford) after he is kidnapped by a disgruntled former employee (Willem Dafoe).... Read more
The Clovehitch Killer (2018)
6.6/10
Starring: Dylan McDermott, Charlie Plummer, Samantha Mathis
A shocking revelation turns a teenage boy's world upside down in this chilling look at the evil that can lurk below even the most wholesome surface. T... Read more