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"
The Young Karl Marx (aka Der Junge Karl Marx) (2017)
6.6/10
Director: Raoul Peck
Starring: August Diehl, Vicky Krieps
The early years of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels and Jenny Marx, between Paris, Brussels and London. Read more
Angela Black (2021)
6.3/10
Starring: Michiel Huisman, Joanne Froggatt
Trapped in a relationship she cannot escape, Angela is approached out of the blue by Ed, a private investigator, who spills her husband's darkest secr... Read more
The Devil Has A Name (2019)
5.4/10
Director: Edward James Olmos
Starring: Kate Bosworth, Alfred Molina, Tahmoh Penikett, David Strathairn, Rob Moran, Edwa...
A psychotic oil matriarch leaves the whole industry exposed when she attempts to outfight a bullish farmer whose water has been poisoned. Read more
Red Tails (Blu-ray) (2012)
5.9/10
Director: George Lucas
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr, Terrence Howard, Nate Parker, David Oyelowo
Three African-American pilots, who were mostly kept on the ground, are given a chance to be a part of the Tuskegee training programme. Read more
Cry Macho (2021)
5.7/10
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood
A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job to bring a man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. On their journey, the h... Read more
Crime Story (2021)
3.7/10
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Mira Sorvino, Pruitt Taylor Vince
An old man suffering from cancer seeks revenge on the thieves who have destroyed his life. Read more
The County (2019)
7.6/10
Director: Grimur Hakonarson
A widowed farmer begins a new life on her own terms by fighting against corruption and injustice in her community. Read more
Clean (2021)
5.6/10
Director: Paul Solet
Starring: Adrien Brody, Richie Merritt, Mykelti Williamson, RZA
Tormented by his past, a garbage man named Clean attempts a quiet life of redemption. But, soon finds himself forced to reconcile with the violence of... Read more
Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1 & 2 (Blu-ray) (2013)
6.9/10
Director: Lars von Trier
Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Christian Slater, Connie Nielsen, Jean-Marc Barr, Stellan...
Volume 1: A man named Seligman finds a fainted wounded woman in an alley and he brings her home. Joe tells her life and sexual experiences with hundre... Read more
Vera Drake (2004)
7.7/10
Director: Mike Leigh
Starring: Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Peter Wight, Daniel Mays, Alex Kelly
Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton - Academy Award Nominee Best Actress 2005) lives with her husband Stan (Phil Davis) and their two adult children, Sid and... Read more