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 Man Who Knew Infinity (Blu-Ray) (2015)
7.2/10
Director: Matthew Brown
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Stephen Fry, Toby Jones, Dev Patel
In 1913, brilliant South Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (Dev Patel) travels to Trinity College in England to work with professor G.H. Hardy... Read more
The Man Who Laughs (2012)
6/10
Director: Jean-Pierre Ameris
Starring: Emmanuelle Seigner, Gerard Depardieu, Marc-Andre Grondin, Christa Theret
In the middle of a harsh winter, Ursus (Gérard Depardieu), a colourful carnival boss, rescues two orphans lost in a storm: Gwynplaine (Marc-André Gron... Read more
The Man Who Never Was (1956)
7.4/10
Director: Ronald Neame
Starring: Gloria Grahame, Clifton Webb, Robert Flemying, Josephine Griffin
Cinematographer turned director Ronald Neame brings to life the fascinating true story of a daring operation that foiled Hitler's invasion of Sicily.... Read more
The Man Who Will Come (2009)
7.5/10
Director: Georgio Diritti
Starring: Maya Sansa, Alba Rohrwacher, Claudio Casadio
A powerful and engrossing drama based on the World War II tragedy known as the Marzabotto Massacre. This film confirms director and co-writer Giorgio... Read more
The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
7.9/10
Director: John Huston
Starring: Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer
Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling, this rousing adventure from John Huston stars Sean Connery and Michael Caine as shrewd British sergeants Dr... Read more
The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
7.5/10
Director: Otto Preminger
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak
Frank Sinatra is unforgettable as Frankie Machine, a jazz drummer and "golden-armed" poker dealer trying to break his heroin addiction, in this ground... Read more
The Man Without a Face (1993)
6.7/10
Director: Mel Gibson
Starring: Gaby Hoffmann, Geoffrey Lewis, Margaret Whitton, Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, Richard...
Justin McLeod has been an outsider since he arrived in Cranesport, Maine. There he lives with the solitude his tragic past and disfigurement have forc... Read more
The Mango Tree (1977)
7.1/10
Director: Kevin James Dobson
Starring: Geraldine Fitzgerald, Gloria Dawn, Robert Helpmann, Carol Burns, Gerard Kennedy,...
Jamie Carr (Christopher Pate) is a young man growing up in Bundaberg, Northern Queensland during the closing years of World War I. Jamie, who is in hi... Read more
The Many Saints Of Newark (2021)
6.3/10
Director: Alan Taylor
Starring: Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Ray Liotta
Witness the making of Tony Soprano. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, D... Read more
The Many Saints Of Newark (Blu-ray) (2021)
6.3/10
Director: Alan Taylor
Starring: Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Ray Liotta
Witness the making of Tony Soprano. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, D... Read more