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"
A Dog's Way Home (2019)
6.5/10
Director: Charles Martin-Smith
Starring: Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, Bryce Dallas Howard, Wes Studi
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds... Read more
A Dog's Way Home (Blu-Ray) (2019)
6.5/10
Director: Charles Martin-Smith
Starring: Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, Bryce Dallas Howard, Wes Studi
As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds... Read more
A Dry White Season (1989)
7/10
Director: Euzhan Palcy
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jurgen Prochnow, Susan Sarandon, M...
Donald Sutherland is South African school teacher Ben du Toit, someone who has remained isolated from the racial violence in his country until his bla... Read more
A Face in the Crowd (1957)
8.2/10
Director: Elia Kazan
Starring: Andy Griffith, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa
Andy Griffith made his stunning movie debut as Lonesome, a big ol' teddy bear whose meteoric rise to TV fame is paralleled by his plunge into booze, s... Read more
A Fantastic Woman (2017)
7.2/10
Director: Sebastian Lelio
Starring: Luis Gnecco, Amparo Noguera
Marina, a transgender woman who works as a waitress and moonlights as a nightclub singer, is bowled over by the death of her older boyfriend. Read more
A Farewell to Arms (1932)
6.5/10
Director: Frank Borzage
Starring: Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, Adolphe Menjou
The first Hemingway novel to reach the screen, nominated for four Oscars, with riveting performances by Helen Hayes and Gary Cooper as the sweet Engli... Read more
A Few Days in September (2006)
5.4/10
Director: Santiago Amigorena
Starring: Juliette Binoche, John Turturro, Sara Forestier, Tom Riley, Nick Nolte
An international tale of intrigue with more than a hint of satire has Juliette Binoche as a French agent on the trail of a missing CIA operative with... Read more
A Few Good Men (1993)
7.7/10
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon
Navy lawyer (Tom Cruise) is driven to investigate the case of two marines who killed a compatriot. Jack Nicholson plays the commanding officer who doe... Read more
A Field in England (2013)
6.3/10
Director: Ben Wheatley
Starring: Reece Shearsmith, Julian Barratt, Michael Smiley, Peter Ferdinando, Richard Glov...
Fleeing from a battle in the English Civil War, a small group of deserters are captured by a mysterious alchemist and forced to aid him in his search... Read more
A Friendly Tale (2020)
Director: Daniel Cohen
Starring: Vincent Cassel, Berenice Bejo, Francois Damiens, Florence Foresti
The harmony between the four friends, two couples, is challenged, when Léa writes a bestseller novel. Read more