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"
Mysterious Skin (2004)
7.7/10
Director: Gregg Araki
Starring: Bill Sage, Elisabeth Shue, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michelle Trachtenberg, Brady Co...
Based on Scott Heim's novel, Gregg Araki's powerful drama sees two young men uncover a shared secret from their past. Brian (Brady Corbet) was just e... Read more
Little Voice (1998)
7/10
Director: Mark Herman
Starring: Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor
Jane Horrocks recreates her celebrated role as an introverted young woman with a remarkable talent for imitating famous singers in this adaptation of... Read more
After the Wedding (2006)
7.8/10
Director: Susanne Bier
Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Rolf Lassgard
In one of India's poorest regions, a Danish humanitarian struggles to keep the orphanage that he runs from closing. After returning to his home in Cop... Read more
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
7.9/10
Director: John Schlesinger
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles
A landmark American film, the first X-rated movie to gain mainstream acceptance and Hollywood laurels: a British director, John Schlesinger, starkly a... Read more
T2 Trainspotting (2017)
7.2/10
Director: Danny Boyle
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle
First there was an opportunity...then there was a betrayal. Twenty years have gone by. Much has changed but just as much remains the same. Mark Renton... Read more
The Good Girl (2002)
6.5/10
Director: Miguel Arteta
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Zooey Deschanel, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tim Blake Nelson, John C Rei...
Justine Last (Jennifer Aniston) is a genuine, down-to-earth good girl whose humdrum existence revolves around her clueless husband (John C Reilly), hi... Read more
The Remains Of The Day (1993)
7.9/10
Director: James Ivory
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox
A brillant adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson as the butler and housekeeper wrapped up in matters... Read more
The Angels' Share (2012)
7/10
Director: Ken Loach
Starring: William Ruane, Gary Maitland, Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw
Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, the wayward and disillusioned small-time criminal and new father Robbie (Paul Brannigan) is given... Read more
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
8/10
Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Taika Waititi, Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Rebel...
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his s... Read more
Calvary (2014)
7.4/10
Director: John Michael McDonagh
Starring: Aidan Gillen, Brendan Gleeson, M Emmet Walsh, Dylan Moran, Marie-Josee Croze, Ch...
One Sunday morning, like any other Sunday morning, in a sleepy western Irish coastal town, Father James Lavelle (Brendan Gleeson) is taking confession... Read more