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"
Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996)
7/10
Starring: Derek De Lint, Helen Shaver
"The Legacy" is a secret society that began many centuries ago to accumulate knowledge and artifacts to help fight against the evil in the world. This... Read more
Seven Deadly Sins (2010)
5.9/10
Starring: Dreama Walker
A sheriff uncovers dark secrets when the daughter of her lover becomes a murder suspect. Based on the novels by Robin Wasserman. Read more
Rachel Getting Married (Blu-ray) (2008)
6.7/10
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Irwin, Tunde Adebimpe, Debra Winger, Mathe...
Alternately heartbreaking and acidic dysfunctional family drama stars Anne Hathaway as Kym, a recovering drug addict who has checked out of rehab and... Read more
Smooth Talk (1985)
6.5/10
Director: Joyce Chopra
Starring: Treat Williams, Laura Dern, Mary Kay Place, Elizabeth Berridge
A free-spirited 15-year-old girl flirts with a dangerous stranger in the Northern California suburbs and must prepare herself for the frightening and... Read more
Fast Talking (1984)
6.9/10
Director: Ken Cameron
Starring: Rod Zuanic
A bright young teenager from a broken home uses his quick wits and glib tongue to get out of trouble - but they also get him into it. Read more
It's A Disaster (2012)
6.4/10
Starring: David Cross, America Ferrera, Julia Stiles
Four couples meet for Sunday brunch, then discover they are stuck in a house together as the world may be about to end. Read more
Minette Walters: The Dark Room (1999)
Director: Graham Theakston
Starring: Paul Freeman, Dervla Kirwan, James Wilby
In hospital, photographer Jinx Kingsley wakes from a coma after a car crash - a failed suicide attempt, prompted by her fiance Leo jilting her to elop... Read more
Marvellous (2014)
7.8/10
Director: Julian Farino
Starring: Toby Jones, Gemma Jones, Tony Curran
The life of Neil Baldwin, a man who has shrugged off his perceived limitations to live an incredible life. Read more
Fear Is The Key (Blu-ray) (1972)
6.3/10
Director: Michael Tuchner
Starring: Barry Newman, Suzy Kendall, John Vernon, Ben Kingsley, Ray McAnally
A man is in radio contact with his family when their airplane is shot down. He wants those responsible and becomes a criminal to get a job as deep sea... Read more
Model Shop (Blu-ray) (1969)
6.7/10
Director: Jacques Demy
Starring: Anouk Aimee, Gary Lockwood, Tom Holland, Severn Darden
George Matthews is a young man who is having a bittersweet affair with a French divorcée in Los Angeles. Waiting to be drafted, he is unable to commit... Read more