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 Match (2020)
6/10
Starring: Franco Nero, Caspar Phillipson, Armand Assante
Inspired by true events from the spring of 1944 when the Nazis organized a football match between a team of camp inmates and an elite Nazi team on Ado... Read more
The Meddler (2015)
6.3/10
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J K Simmons
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily r... Read more
The Men (1950)
7.2/10
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Starring: Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, Everett Sloane
Marlon Brando's first film, this is about a paralyzed WW2 vet trying to deal with his injury. A sensitive script and great acting make this a true cla... Read more
The Mercy (2017)
6/10
Director: James Marsh
Starring: Colin Firth, David Thewlis, Rachel Weisz, Ken Stott, Jonathan Bailey
Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst creates an outrageous account of his disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race. Read more
The Mercy (Blu-Ray) (2017)
6/10
Director: James Marsh
Starring: Colin Firth, David Thewlis, Rachel Weisz, Ken Stott
Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst creates an outrageous account of his disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race. Read more
The Merger (2018)
6.5/10
Director: Mark Grentell
Starring: John Howard, Penny Cook, Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany
A former professional football player returns to his country town after his sporting career comes to an abrupt end, and takes on the position of coach... Read more
The Merger (Blu-Ray) (2018)
6.5/10
Director: Mark Grentell
Starring: John Howard, Penny Cook, Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany
A former professional football player returns to his country town after his sporting career comes to an abrupt end, and takes on the position of coach... Read more
The Mermaid (2016)
6.3/10
Director: Stephen Chow
Starring: Deng Chao, Yun Lin, Show Luo, Yuqi Zhang, Pierre Bourdaud
From Stephen Chow, director of Kung Fu Hustle, comes The Mermaid: the comedic action-filled phenomenon that has become China's biggest film of all ti... Read more
The Merry Gentleman (2008)
6.6/10
Director: Michael Keaton
Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Michael Keaton, Bobby Cannavale, Tom Bastounes, Guy Van Swearin...
Running away from a troubled marriage, Kate Frazier (Kelly Macdonald) hopes to find anonymity with a new home and a new job in Chicago. What Kate find... Read more
The Messenger (2009)
7.1/10
Director: Oren Moverman
Starring: Jena Malone, Samantha Morton, Steve Buscemi, Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster
Wounded during the U.S.-led war in Iraq, Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) is assigned duty on an emotional battlefield: accompanying recovering... Read more