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"
Tumbleweeds (1999)
6.7/10
Director: Gavin O'Connor
Starring: Janet McTeer, Noah Emmerich, Michael J Pollard, Kimberly Brown
In the aftermath of another ill-fated relationship, free-spirited Southern sexpot Janet McTeer shepherds 12 year-old daughter Kimberley Brown into the... Read more
Turn the River (2007)
6/10
Director: Chris Eigeman
Starring: Famke Janssen, Jaymie Dornan, Rip Torn, Matt Ross, Lois Smith, Terry Kinney
Famke Janssen plays Kailey, a woman who makes her living gambling and hustling pool in seedy bars. Her lifestyle drove a wedge between her and her hus... Read more
Turning Tide (2013)
6.4/10
Director: Christophe Offenstein
Starring: Francois Cluzet, Guillaume Canet
A.k.a. "En solitaire". The directorial debut from famed cinematographer Christophe Offenstein. Turning Tide stars François Cluzet (The Intouchables) a... Read more
Twenty-Four Eyes (1954)
8.1/10
Director: Keisuke Kinoshita
Starring: Hideko Takamine
A beautifully made, sensitive drama about a teacher (Hideko Takamine) beginning her long career. As the years pass we follow not only her progress, b... Read more
Twentyfourseven (1997)
7.1/10
Director: Shane Meadows
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Danny Nussbaum, James Hooton
The title is local Midlands English slang for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This poignant, hard-hitting drama focuses on an idealistic 1980s burn... Read more
Twice Born (2012)
7.4/10
Director: Sergio Castellitto
Starring: Penelope Cruz, Emile Hirsch
A.k.a. "Venuto al mondo". Gemma visits Sarajevo with her son, Pietro. 16 years earlier, they escaped the war-torn city while Diego, the boy's father,... Read more
Twin Falls Idaho (1999)
7.3/10
Director: Michael Polish
Starring: Mark Polish, Michael Polish, Patrick Bauchau, Michelle Hicks, Lesley Ann Warren,...
Taking the "love triangle drama" to new heights, filmmaking siblings Mark and Michael Polish play conjoined twins waiting in a rundown hotel room for... Read more
Twin Rivers (2007)
6.4/10
Director: Matthew Holmes
Starring: Matthew Holmes, Darren Holmes, Edwin Hodgeman, Robyn Dickinson
Set in 1939 Australia, two brothers embark on a 500 mile journey on foot across New South Wales following a dream. A chance encounter with a fellow tr... Read more
Twist (2003)
5.9/10
Director: Jacob Tierney
Starring: Nick Stahl, Joshua Close, Gary Farmer, Stephen McHattie
Dickens' classic gets the modern treatment, set in Toronto, and told from the perspective of the Artful Dodger. Dodge (Nick Stahl) is a smack-addicte... Read more
Twister (1996)
6.3/10
Director: Jan De Bont
Starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz, Philip Seymour Hoffman
In this adventure swirling with cliffhanging excitement and awesome special effects, Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton play scientists pursuing the most dest... Read more