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 Daughter (2015)
6.6/10
Director: Simon Stone
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Miranda Otto, Sam Neill, Odessa Young
Drawing together a dream ensemble cast that includes Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Miranda Otto and incendiary teenage newcomer Odessa Young, The Daughter... Read more
The David Hannay Collection: Alison's Birthday / Solo (1981)
Director: Ian Coughlan, Tony Williams
Starring: Joanne Samuel, Vincent Gil, Lisa Peers
A double feature from Australian producer David Hannay. 'Alison's Birthday' (1981) - When Alison is invited back to her childhood home to celebrate h... Read more
The Day After (1983)
7.1/10
Director: Nicholas Meyer
Starring: Steve Guttenberg, Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, John Lithgow
The effects of a full-scale nuclear war are seen through the eyes of those living in a small Kansas town. Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Gutten... Read more
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
6.4/10
Director: Roland Emmerich
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm, Sela Ward, Emmy Rossum
From writer/director Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day") comes this engaging man vs. nature thriller starring Dennis Quaid as a scientist whose predi... Read more
The Day After Tomorrow ( Blu-ray ) (2004)
6.4/10
Director: Roland Emmerich
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm, Sela Ward, Emmy Rossum
From writer/director Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day") comes this engaging man vs. nature thriller starring Dennis Quaid as a scientist whose predi... Read more
The Day of the Dolphin (1973)
6.1/10
Director: Mike Nichols
Starring: Fritz Weaver, George C Scott, Paul Sorvino, Trish Van Devere
A researcher (George C. Scott) teaches the aquatic mammals to talk, then faces a crisis when he learns they are also being trained as assassins. Read more
The Day of the Locust (Blu-ray) (1975)
7/10
Director: John Schlesinger
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith
Nathanael West's powerful novel about Hollywood in the 30's is faithfully transferred to the screen. William Atherton is the naive artist who learns t... Read more
The Day Shall Come (2019)
5.9/10
Director: Christopher Morris, Chris Morris
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Kayvan Novak
An impoverished preacher who brings hope to the Miami projects is offered cash to save his family from eviction. He has no idea his sponsor works for... Read more
The Dead (1987)
7.4/10
Director: John Huston
Starring: Helena Carroll, Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy, Donal Donnelly
The last film of great American director, John Huston, is a faithful and artful adaptation of a James Joyce story from 'The Dubliners'. The screenplay... Read more
The Dead Girl (2006)
6.7/10
Director: Karen Moncrieff
Starring: Toni Collette, Rose Byrne, Mary Beth Hurt, Brittany Murphy
The discovery of a mutilated female corpse by a lonely woman (Toni Collette) touches the lives of all who come into contact with the body, including a... Read more