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"
Ace of Aces (1933)
6.3/10
Director: J. Walter Ruben
Starring: Richard Dix, Elizabeth Allan, Ralph Bellamy
A sculptor who doesn't want to have any part of World War I, after he's accused of being a coward, is shamed by his girlfriend into joining the army.... Read more
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
7.2/10
A thief awakens Valerie, just 13, taking earrings left to her by her mother. By morning, the earrings have been returned, Valerie's first period has b... Read more
Ripley Under Ground (2005)
6/10
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Starring: Barry Pepper, Jacinda Barrett, Ian Hart
After his friend, a hot young artist, is killed, a resourceful American man living in London covers up the crime and tries to keep the friend's name a... Read more
Jane Eyre (Blu-ray) (2010)
7.3/10
Director: Cary Fukunaga
Starring: Judi Dench, Jamie Bell, Michael Fassbender, Sally Hawkins, Mia Wasikowska
Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender and Academy Award winner Judi Dench star in acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga's daring new adaptation of Charlotte B... Read more
Prince Avalanche (Blu-ray) (2013)
6.3/10
Director: David Gordon Green
Starring: Paul Rudd, Emile Hirsch
An odd couple of sorts, introspective and stern Alvin (Paul Rudd) and his girlfriend's brother, Lance (Emile Hirsch), dopey and insecure, leave the ci... Read more
American Hero (Blu-ray) (2015)
4.9/10
Director: Nick Love
Starring: Stephen Dorff, Eddie Griffin
Melvin, a reluctant Superhero, lives only for crime, women and drugs - until he realises that the only way he will ever get to see his estranged son i... Read more
The Words (2012)
7/10
Director: Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Saldana
Layered romantic drama The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next gr... Read more
Killing Bono (2011)
6.4/10
Director: Nick Hamm
Starring: Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter, Pete Postlethwaite
Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world. Read more
Liberty Heights (2000)
7.1/10
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Adrien Brody, Bebe Neuwirth, Joe Mantegna, Ben Forster
A wonderful, warmly funny, semi-autobiographical tale told with an uncompromising eye for period detail and eye-filling scale that includes 4000 extra... Read more
Beyond The Clouds (1995)
6.5/10
Director: Michelangelo Antonioni, Wim Wenders
Starring: Fanny Ardant, John Malkovich, Sophie Marceau, Peter Weller, Jean Reno, Irene Jac...
Made of four short tales, linked by a story filmed by Wim Wenders. Taking place in Ferrara, Portofino, Aix en Provence and Paris, each story, which al... Read more