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"
In "Wild", director Jean-Marc Vallee ("Dallas Buyers Club"), Reese Witherspoon and screenwriter Nick Hornby ("An Education") bring bestselling author... Read more
A sure-footed debut from actor-turned-director Dexter Fletcher, "Wild Bill" is an affecting crime drama set in London's East End that manages to breat... Read more
Jeff Bridges stars in this look at the life of Western legend Wild Bill Hickok. In the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, Wild Bill (Bridges) must face h... Read more
This gem in the slim world of quality family entertainment is based on the inspiring true story of Sonora Webster, a teenaged orphan who follows her d... Read more
A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family's land dispute. John Patrick Shanley, who created the classic MOONSTRUCK, br... Read more
A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family's land dispute. John Patrick Shanley, who created the classic MOONSTRUCK, br... Read more
Set in the sultry splendour of Rio de Janeiro, Wild Orchid stars Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset and supermodel Carre Otis in a torrid adventure of t... Read more
Fresh out of prison, a Scottish woman juggles her job and two children while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star. She soon gets her ch... Read more
A teenage hearing-impaired epileptic (Patricia Arquette) is confined to a shed by her stepfather, who believes she is possessed by the devil. There sh... Read more
Ida moves in with her aunt and cousins after the tragic death of her mother in a car accident. The home is filled with love, but outside of the home,... Read more