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 Wool Cap (2004)
7.2/10
Director: Steven Schachter
Starring: William H Macy, Ned Beatty, Catherine O'Hara, Don Rickles, Keke Palmer
"The Wool Cap" is an edgy yet poignant drama that tells the story of Gigot (William H Macy), a mute building superintendent who is tortured by his pas... Read more
The Words (2012)
7/10
Director: Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Saldana
Layered romantic drama The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next gr... Read more
The World (2004)
7.1/10
Director: Jia Zhang-ke
Starring: Zhao Tao, Chen Taisheng, Jue Jing, Zhong-wei Jiang, Yi-qun Wang
Set in the massive theme park outside Beijing where famous world landmarks are recreated, this beautiful allegorical film (and ironic given the endles... Read more
The World Is Yours (2018)
6.4/10
Starring: Karim Leklou, Isabelle Adjani, Vincent Cassel
A small-time dealer dreams of another life but can't afford it. To escape, he must accept one last job involving Spain, drugs, the Illuminati and his... Read more
The World Made Straight (2014)
5.5/10
Director: David Burris
Starring: Noah Wyle, Jeremy Irvine, Minka Kelly, Adelaide Clemens, Steve Earle, Haley Joel...
In a rural Appalachian community haunted by the legacy of a Civil War massacre, young and rebellious Travis Shelton (Jeremy Irvine) finds himself ensn... Read more
The Worst Person In The World (2021)
7.9/10
Director: Joachim Trier
Starring: Anders Danielsen Lie
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career p... Read more
The Wrestler (2008)
7.9/10
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Judah...
Mickey Rourke made a barn-storming comeback with this portrayal of a down and out wrestler who wants back in the ring for one more shot at glory. Not... Read more
The Wrestler ( Blu-ray ) (2008)
7.9/10
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Marisa Tomei, Mark Margolis, Mickey Rourke, Todd Barry, Judah Friedlander, Evan...
Mickey Rourke made a barn-storming comeback with this portrayal of a down and out wrestler who wants back in the ring for one more shot at glory. Not... Read more
The Yards (2000)
6.4/10
Director: James Gray
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Faye Dunaway, Ellen...
Returning to his Queens, New York home after doing time for auto theft, Mark Wahlberg hooks up with old friend Joaquin Phoenix and gets a job in a sub... Read more
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (2011)
6.2/10
Director: Tara Johns
Starring: Gil Bellows, Macha Grenon, Julia Stone
It's 1976 and eleven-year-old Elizabeth (Julia Stone) is shocked to discover that she is an adopted child, but even more shocking is the person she fi... Read more