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 House of Sand (2005)
Director: Andrucha Waddington
Starring: Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres
In 1910 Aurea and her mother arrive in the Brazilian town of Maranhao where her husband believes he'll find prosperity in the barren desert. As the fa... Read more
The House on Pine Street (2015)
5.3/10
Director: Aaron Keeling, Austin Keeling
Starring: Emily Goss, Taylor Bottles, Cathy Barnett, Jim Korinke, Natalie Pellegrini, Tish...
Seven months pregnant, Jennifer Branagan reluctantly returns to her hometown in Kansas after an unexpected mental breakdown. Coping with her fears of... Read more
The House That Jack Built (2018)
6.8/10
Director: Lars von Trier
Starring: Matt Dillon, Bruno Ganz, Uma Thurman, Siobhan Fallon Hogan
USA in the 1970s. We follow the highly intelligent Jack over a span of 12 years and are introduced to the murders that define Jack's development as a... Read more
The House That Jack Built (Blu-ray) (2018)
6.8/10
Director: Lars von Trier
Starring: Matt Dillon, Bruno Ganz, Uma Thurman, Siobhan Fallon Hogan
USA in the 1970s. We follow the highly intelligent Jack over a span of 12 years and are introduced to the murders that define Jack's development as a... Read more
The Housemaid (2010)
6.5/10
Director: Im Sang-soo
Starring: Do-yeon Jeon
A sensation at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Korean director Im Sang-soo's remake of the classic 1960 film is the story of Eun-yi (Jeon Do-yeon, Cann... Read more
The Howards of Virginia (1940)
6.1/10
Director: Frank Lloyd
Starring: Cary Grant, Martha Scott, Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Marshal, Richard Carlson
Cary Grant stars as Matt Howard, a down-to-earth surveyor busy at work building the United States of America, who marries (for love) Jane, an aristocr... Read more
The Human Resources Manager (2010)
6.6/10
Director: Eran Riklis
The Human Resources Manager of Jerusalem's largest bakery is in trouble. He is separated from his wife, distanced from his daughter, and stuck in a jo... Read more
The Human Stain (2003)
6.3/10
Director: Robert Benton
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise
Based on the novel by Philip Roth, this suspenseful drama focuses on esteemed college classics professor Anthony Hopkins and his terrible lifelong sec... Read more
The Humans (2021)
6.2/10
Director: Stephen Karam
Starring: Richard Jenkins, Amy Schumer, Steven Yeun, June Squibb
During one evening, the Blake family gathers to celebrate thanksgiving in a broken-down flat newly rented by the daughter and her new man. As the dark... Read more
The Humbling (2014)
5.6/10
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Al Pacino, Greta Gerwig, Nina Arianda, Dylan Baker, Charles Grodin
Based on Phillip Roth's novel, an over-the-hill stage actor (Al Pacino) and his controversially invigorating relationship with a young and lustful les... Read more