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 Midwife (2017)
6.8/10
Director: Martin Provost
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Mylene Demongeot, Olivier Gourmet, Catherine Frot, Audrey Dan...
Two of Frances most distinguished stars, Catherine Deneuve and Catherine Frot share the screen in this touching tale of the unlikely connection of op... Read more
The Mighty (1998)
7.3/10
Director: Peter Chelsom
Starring: Sharon Stone, Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton, Gi...
This wonderful, sensitive family comedy/drama focuses on the friendship between two young outcasts who bond together and become, in their hearts and i... Read more
The Mighty Celt (2005)
6.9/10
Director: Pearse Elliot
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Robert Carlyle, Ken Scott
Young Donal (Tyrone Mckenna) lives with his single mother in Belfast, and works after school at a greyhound trainer's to help make ends meet. The trai... Read more
The Mighty Macs (2009)
6.5/10
Director: Tim Chambers
Starring: Carla Gugino, Ellen Burstyn, Marley Shelton, David Boreanaz
Set in 1972, 'The Mighty Macs' tells the incredible true story of Cathy Rush (Carla Gugino) who becomes the head basketball coach at Immaculata Colleg... Read more
The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
6.9/10
Director: Robert Redford
Starring: Ruben Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon, Melanie...
Robert Redford's personal fable, set in New Mexico, concerns the 'war' between a greedy land-developer and a small-time bean farmer. Steeped in the lo... Read more
The Milk of Sorrow (2010)
6.7/10
Director: Claudia llosa
Starring: Susi Sanchez, Magaly Solier, Delci Heredia
'La teta asustada' The rape of her late mother during the Peruvian civil wars of the 1980s causes Fausta (Magaly Solier) to fear the effects of a terr... Read more
The Mill and the Cross (2011)
6.9/10
Director: Lech Majewski
Starring: Charlotte Rampling, Michael York, Rutger Hauer
Mixing live actors with painted backdrops, this visually striking film from director Lech Majewski re-stages the action of "The Procession to Cavalry,... Read more
The Million Dollar Hotel (1999)
5.9/10
Director: Wim Wenders
Starring: Bud Cort, Jeremy Davies, Mel Gibson, Milla Jovovich, Jimmy Smits, Peter Stormare...
When it is discovered that a resident of a seedy Los Angeles boarding hotel, who was found dead, is the son of a media tycoon, FBI Special Agent Skinn... Read more
The Minister (2011)
6.7/10
Director: Pierre Schoeller
Starring: Michel Blanc, Olivier Gourmet, Zabou Breitman
Transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no... Read more
The Minus Man (1999)
6.2/10
Director: Hampton Fancher
Starring: Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Cox, Mercedes Ruehl, Dwight Yoakam, Dennis...
An odd and eerie suspenser directed by 'Blade Runner' scripter Hampton Fancher, with Owen Wilson playing against type as Vann Siegert, a cold-blooded... Read more