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"
Ed Harris is a Catholic priest investigating whether a recently deceased woman should be recommended for sainthood. During his inquiry, the skeptical... Read more
In 19th century rural Vietnam, fourteen-year-old May is ready to become the third wife of a wealthy landowner. Little does she know that her hidden de... Read more
Veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones wears the director's hat for the first time with this poetic homage to the Tex-Mex western, written by Guillermo Arriaga... Read more
This distinguished movie boasts Joanne Woodward's Oscar-winning performance as a woman with multiple personalities. Based on a true life case. Read more
This delightful, tongue-in-cheek version of the Dumas classic artfullly mixes swashbuckling adventure with the romance of the times. Oliver Reed, Rich... Read more
The retelling of Alexandre Dumas' novel of chivalry and honour set in 17th century France is given the 'Young Guns' treatment by the Disney Studio. Ch... Read more
The hot-headed young D'Artagnan (Logan Lerman) joins forces with three rogue Musketeers (Matthew MacFadyen, Luke Evans and Ray Stevenson) in this loos... Read more
Tom Wayne rescues Clancy, Renard and Schmidt in the Arabian desert and they join him in going after El Shaitan, a bad guy who is never seen as he trie... Read more
Tom Wayne rescues Clancy, Renard and Schmidt in the Arabian desert and they join him in going after El Shaitan, a bad guy who is never seen as he trie... Read more
Set in Dublin, this wry thriller stars Brendan Gleeson (on top form) as Liam, a property developer who becomes completely unnerved when he discovers h... Read more