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"
After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite... Read more
About a group of sophisticated thieves orchestrating the perfect heist, that of the gem-strewn dagger from the Topkapi Museum in Constantinople. Peter... Read more
An unexpected bond forms between two women when their young sons are killed in an explosion at a local shopping mall. But when the police find evidenc... Read more
Gregg Araki ('The Living End') scripted, edited, photographed, co-produced and directed this number about six gay teenagers trying to keep it together... Read more
An ice hockey star is accosted by a youth gang who attempt to rob him; after he chases them off he catches the youngest member and gives him a ride ho... Read more
Aka 'All the Mornings of the World'. One of the most celebrated motion pictures to explore the art of music, this French drama, set in the 17th centur... Read more
Aka 'Nothing Is Private'. Writer Alan Ball ('American Beauty', 'Six Feet Under') makes his directorial debut with this controversial adaptation of Ali... Read more
Mia Wasikowska stars as writer Robyn Davidson in this dramatic account of Davidson's arduous 2000-mile trek across the Australian desert. With only fo... Read more
Mexico's horrific sex-trafficking underworld is the backdrop for this gritty drama about the abduction of a 13-year-old girl (Paulina Gaitan), her 17-... Read more
Steven Soderbergh won the Best Director Oscar for this sprawling, controversial look at the global narcotics trade and America's on-going "war on drug... Read more