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 ranching family in Montana faces off against others encroaching on their land. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-e... Read more
A ranching family in Montana faces off against others encroaching on their land. The Dutton family is threatened by new foes and lucrative business... Read more
Kevin Costner returns as the head of the Dutton family, defending their ranch from cutthroat land-grabbers in this modern-day Western series co-create... Read more
The first major feature film to be made entirely in the Zulu language, writer/director Darrell Roodt returned to his homeland to tell a truly African... Read more
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and suppo... Read more
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and suppo... Read more
A student strike at a Danish boys school is the backdrop of YOU ARE NOT ALONE. The leisurely paced tale explores the relationship between 14 year-old... Read more
This alternately funny and melancholy acclaimed comedy-drama focuses on two orphaned siblings, a charismatic drifter (Mark Ruffalo) and an uptight sin... Read more
Al Pacino turns in a spectacular performance as the controversial Dr. Jack Kevorkian in this gripping HBO biopic directed by Barry Levinson. Dr. Kevor... Read more
Fritz Lang's gripping drama features Henry Fonda as an innocent man on the lam with his girlfriend (Sylvia Sidney). Caught in an intense cat-and-mouse... Read more