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"
High calibre acting shines through as lawyer Robert De Niro romances the wife (Jessica Lange) of bar owner and longtime buddy Cliff Gorman while attem... Read more
A prison escapee (Kevin Costner) in 1963 Texas takes a young boy along with him as a hostage who see's in him the father figure he never had: meanwhil... Read more
Ada (Holly Hunter), her nine-year-old daughter (Anna Paquin) and her piano arrive to an arranged marriage in nineteenth century New Zealand in this Pa... Read more
In her screen debut, Janet Jackson plays an LA beautician who has retreated from the world after her boyfriend's murder: mailman Tupac Shakur attempts... Read more
A charming family film about a 10-year-old girl who goes in search of her brother on the west coast of Ireland, and finds him living with the seals. L... Read more
Billy is a 19-year-old nihilist who finally cares only for the speedy glee of stealing a car - usually in company with Jo, a feisty but marginally cau... Read more
The visions of two great American artists merge in "Short Cuts", maverick director Robert Altman's kaleidoscopic adaptation of Raymond Carver short st... Read more
The retelling of Alexandre Dumas' novel of chivalry and honour set in 17th century France is given the 'Young Guns' treatment by the Disney Studio. Ch... Read more
A grand movie about two older men now living in Florida: a boozy Irish ex-sea captain (Richard Harris) and a retired Cuban barber (Robert Duvall). The... Read more
Locked in his room for 35 years (no TV or Radio here) as not much more than a sex slave, Bubby's perception of the universe is not extensive. Through... Read more