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"
Two budding magicians start out as friendly competitors and end up deadly enemies in this hypnotic, turn of the century thriller from director Christo... Read more
Two budding magicians start out as friendly competitors and end up deadly enemies in this hypnotic, turn of the century thriller from director Christo... Read more
In this adventure saga Cary Grant is a British naval officer who must retrieve a huge cannon abandoned by Spanish troops in order to use it against Na... Read more
The story of a man pursuing the American scheme. Pendelton "Penny" Wise (Vince Vaughn) can pick up the phone and make a thousand dollars a day pitchin... Read more
Maggie Smith, in her Oscar-winning performance, is superb as the unconventional, eccentric teacher in an all-girls school in Edinburgh. Set during th... Read more
Acclaimed filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier ('Round Midnight') directs this spectacular cast in a riveting, lush romantic drama set in the high court's of... Read more
A teacher is assigned to be the principal of a violent and crime-ridden high school. Read more
Charles Laughton is brilliant as the British monarch, set amid the indulgent atmosphere of the 16th century. Politics, statesmanship and international... Read more
A colourful and elaborate costume drama featuring fine performances from Bette Davis as an aging Queen Elizabeth I, and Errol Flynn as her flamboyant... Read more
Based on the novel by Rebecca Miller (who also wrote the screenplay and directed), this edgy dramedy stars Robin Wright Penn as the eponymous Pippa, a... Read more