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"
John Cassavetes: Five Films - Shadows / Faces / A Woman Under the Influence / The Killing of a Chinese Bookie / Opening Night / A Constant Forge (2013)
7.5/10
Director: John Cassavetes
Starring: Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, Gena Rowlands, Hugh Hurd, Lelia Goldoni, Anthony Ray
John Cassavetes was a genius, a visionary, and the progenitor of American independent film, but that doesn’t begin to get at the generosity of his art... Read more
Cheers And Tears: The Complete Collection (2003)
Starring: Martin Clunes, Mark Benton, Neil Pearson, Ian Richardson, Brian Murphy
The Booze Cruise (2003): 5 men take a booze cruise to France. Nothing goes as planned. Meanwhile, their wives go about their business back in Kent.... Read more
Tokyo Chorus (1931)
7.7/10
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
A married Tokyo man faces unemployment after standing up for an older colleague. Read more
The Only Son (1936)
7.8/10
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
A widow sends her only son away to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him, finding him a poor school teacher with a wife and son. Read more
Wings Of Honour (Angel of the Skies) (2013)
4/10
War is declared and Britain must take action against Nazi Germany if Europe is going to be saved from its ruthless clutches. Read more
Hyena (Blu-ray) (2014)
6.2/10
Director: Gerard Johnson
Starring: Neil Maskell, MyAnna Buring, Stephen Graham, Elisa Lasowski, Peter Ferdinando, R...
Michael (Peter Ferdinando) is a ruthless undercover cop targeting London's most violent drug traffickers. He and his team aren't above taking their cu... Read more
Stepping Out (1991)
6.4/10
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Liza Minnelli, Shelley Winters
Directed by Lewis Gilbert, starring Liza Minnelli, written by Richard Harris and based on a play also written by Harris. Minnelli plays the role of a... Read more
Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2006)
7.4/10
Director: Philippe Lioret
Starring: Isabelle Renauld, Kad Merad, Melanie Laurent, Julien Boisselier
On her return from vacation 19-year-old Lili is told by her parents that her twin brother Loic has left home after a violent argument with her father.... Read more
The Natural (Blu-ray) (1984)
7.5/10
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Barbara Hershey, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Richard Farnsworth, Robert Duvall, R...
Astonishing cinematography highlights this affecting fantasy drama with Robert Redford as a mystical 1930s ballplayer; his career is cut short in his... Read more
Above The Street Below The Water (Over gaden under vandet) (2009)
5.5/10
Starring: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Nicolas Bro, Charlotte Fich
3 ex/potentially ex couples in Copenhagen, interconnected by extramarital affairs or work at the theater, are having problems as are their kids. Read more