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"
Marlowe (2022)
5.3/10
Director: Neil Jordan
Starring: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, Francois Arnaud, Ian Hart
In late 1930s Bay City, a brooding, down on his luck detective is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress. Read more
The Furnace (2020)
6.4/10
Starring: David Wenham, Erik Thomson, Jay Ryan
To escape the outback, a young Afghan cameleer falls in with a mysterious bushman on the run with stolen Crown gold. Read more
Girls of the Sun (2018)
6.3/10
Director: Eva Husson
Starring: Golshifteh Farahani, Emmanuelle Bercot
Bahar is the leader of the Girls of the Sun, a battalion of women in Kurdistan who are fighting women against extremists who have conquered their smal... Read more
Beneath the 12 Mile Reef (1953)
5.8/10
Director: Robert D Webb
Starring: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Gilbert Roland
Follows two people caught up in the business rivalries of two sponge-diving families on Key West. It is best known for its pioneering use of Cinemasco... Read more
Made For Each Other (1939)
6.5/10
Director: John Cromwell
Starring: Carole Lombard, James Stewart, Charles Coburn
Carole Lombard and James Stewart star in this classic comedy/drama about a young married couple who face a variety of problems ranging from financial... Read more
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
6.6/10
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Kevin Spacey, John Cusack, Jack Thompson
A New York magazine writer (John Cusack) is sent to picturesque Savannah, Georgia, to cover a lavish party hosted by local antiques merchant Jim Willi... Read more
Trouble In Mind (1985)
6.7/10
Director: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Keith Carradine, Kris Kristofferson, Lori Singer, Genevieve Bujold, Joe Morton,...
The lives of an ex-con, a coffee-shop owner, and a young couple looking to make it rich intersect in the fictional and hypnotic Rain City. With Kris K... Read more
What Dreams May Come (1998)
7/10
Director: Vincent Ward
Starring: Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr, Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow
This stunning achievement in visual effects follows a man's literal journey through heaven and hell in an attempt to be reunited with his wife in the... Read more
R Xmas (2001)
5.8/10
Director: Abel Ferrara
Starring: Lillo Brancato, Drea de Matteo, Ice-T, Victor Argo
Aka "Christmas". Husband and Wife bask in the seasonal glow of Christmas, secure in their gorgeous apartment. One child and a beautiful family home bo... Read more
Citizen Verdict (2003)
4.4/10
Director: Philippe Martinez
Starring: Armand Assante, Roy Scheider, Jerry Springer, Raffaello Degruttola
Jerry Springer is Marty Rockman, notorious reality show producer. His hot new concept is trial by media, literally. Each week a new case is tried li... Read more