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"
Atomised (2006)
6.6/10
Director: Oskar Roehler
Starring: Moritz Bleibtreu, Franka Potente
Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, this movie focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexua... Read more
The Affair: Season 4 (2014)
7.9/10
Starring: Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney
A struggling novelist and a young waitress strike up an extramarital relationship that promises to forever change the course of their lives. Read more
Honey Boy (Blu-ray) (2019)
7.3/10
Director: Alma Har'el
Starring: Lucas Hedges, Shia LaBeouf, Natasha Lyonne, Laura San Giacomo, Martin Starr, Cli...
A young actor's stormy childhood and early adult years as he struggles to reconcile with his father and deal with his mental health. Read more
Lark Rise to Candleford: Episodes 1-3 (2008)
8.1/10
Director: Bill Gallagher
Starring: Olivia Hallinan, Sarah Lancashire, Julia Sawalha
An adaptation of Flora Thompson's autobiographical novel "Lark Rise To Candleford", set in 19 century Oxfordshire, in which a young girl moves to the... Read more
Deep End (Blu-ray) (1970)
7.2/10
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Starring: Jane Asher, Karl Michael Vogler, Diana Dors
15-year-old dropout Mike takes a job at Newford Baths, where inappropriate sexual behaviour abounds, and becomes obsessed with his coworker Susan. Read more
Hazell (1978)
7.3/10
Starring: Nicholas Ball, James Faulkner
A British television series about a fictional private detective named James Hazell and his adventures. Read more
Couscous (2009)
8.3/10
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Starring: Habib Boufares, Hafsia Herzi, Alice Houri, Bruno Lochet
In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker along with his partner's daughter pursues his dream of opening a restaurant. Read more
The Babadook (Blu-ray) (2014)
6.8/10
Director: Jennifer Kent
Starring: Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West, Ben...
Baba-dook-dook-dook joins Candyman and Bloody Mary as words too terrifying to say, but too tempting not to, thanks to Australian writer-director... Read more
Gosnell (2018)
6.7/10
Starring: Nick Searcy, Janine Turner, Michael Beach, Dean Cain, Sarah Jane Morris
A movie about the crimes and trial of Kermit Gosnell, an American doctor and abortion provider who was convicted of killing three fetuses and the invo... Read more
June Again (2020)
7.9/10
Starring: Noni Hazlehurst, Stephen Curry, Claudia Karvan, Wayne Blair
During a fleeting bout of lucidity from her dementia, June Wilton has precious little time to bring together her estranged children, save the family b... Read more