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"
Tuesday, After Christmas (2010)
6.9/10
Starring: Maria Popistasu
Paul Hanganu loves two women. Adriana his wife and the mother of their daughter, the woman with whom he's shared the thrills of the past ten years, an... Read more
The High Note (Blu-ray) (2020)
6.3/10
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Bill Pullman, Ice Cube
A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers. Read more
Unhinged (Blu-ray) (2020)
6/10
Director: Derrick Borte
Starring: Russell Crowe, Gabriel Bateman
After a confrontation with an unstable man at an intersection, a woman becomes the target of his rage. Read more
Cry Freedom (Blu-Ray) (1987)
7.5/10
Director: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Kevin Kline, Penelope Wilton, Denzel Washington
Donald Woods is chief editor at the liberal newspaper `Daily Dispatch' in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Ste... Read more
Versailles (Blu-ray) (2015)
7.9/10
Starring: George Blagden, Tygh Runyan
Versailles, 1667. Haunted by the trauma of theFrondeas the nobles of his court begin to rebel against the monarchy,Louis XIV(George Blagden) in his 28... Read more
Emma (Blu-ray) (2020)
6.6/10
Director: Autumn de Wilde
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth
In 1800s England, a well meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends. Read more
Bombshell (Blu-ray) (2019)
6.8/10
Director: Jay Roach
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie
When Gretchen Carlson slaps Fox News founder Roger Ailes with a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, not a soul could predict what would happen next. H... Read more
Arne Dahl: Season 1 (2011)
6.8/10
Starring: Matias Varela, Frida Hallgren
Three Swedish financiers are murdered over three consecutive nights. Evidence suggests that the killings will continue and the world of finance is pan... Read more
A Belfast Story (Blu-ray) (2013)
4.6/10
Director: Nathan Todd
Starring: Colm Meaney, Malcolm Sinclair
In a city left torn by war, when a series of murders awaken dormant memories, many fear the worst. Colm Meaney ("Hell On Wheels", "Layer Cake", "Con A... Read more
Jekyll And Hyde: Series 1 (2015)
6.9/10
Starring: Tom Bateman, Donald Sumpter, Richard E Grant
10-part drama set in 1930s London focusing on Robert Jekyll, the grandson of the original doctor. The show will follow Robert Jekyll's quest to discov... Read more