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"
In Darkness (2011)
7.3/10
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Starring: Herbert Knaup, Benno Furmann, Maria Schrader, Agnieszka Grochowska, Robert Wieck...
From acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland ("Europa Europa"), "In Darkness" is based on a true story. Leopold Socha, a sewer worker and petty thief in... Read more
In God's Hands (1998)
5.5/10
Director: Zalman King
Starring: Matty Liu, Patrick Shane Dorian, Matt George
This change of pace from erotica auteur Zalman King ("Wild Orchid" etc.) is an enthralling surfing adventure detailing the lives of three su... Read more
In Good Company (2004)
6.5/10
Director: Paul Weitz
Starring: Selma Blair, Topher Grace, Clark Gregg, Philip Baker Hall, Marg Helgenberger, Sc...
Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) is a loving husband, caring father and star ad executive. But now, life is putting him through the ultimate test. Carter Du... Read more
In Her Shoes (2005)
6.5/10
Director: Curtis Hanson
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Shirley MacLaine, Toni Collette, Mark Feuerstein, Brooke Smith, Ri...
Sisters Maggie (Cameron Diaz) and Rose (Toni Collette) couldn't be more different. Maggie is irresponsible and free-spirited, always leaning on her s... Read more
In My Country (2004)
6.1/10
Director: John Boorman
Starring: Samuel L Jackson, Juliette Binoche, Brendan Gleeson, Menzi Ngubane, Sam Ngakane
In newly post-apartheid South Africa the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was set up, bringing perpetrators and victims of racial violence together... Read more
In My Father's Den (2004)
7.6/10
Director: Brad McGann
Starring: Matthew Macfadyen, Miranda Otto, Emily Barclay, Colin Moy, Jodie Rimmer, Vicky H...
Paul (Matthew Macfadyen), a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred an... Read more
In Old Chicago (1938)
6.9/10
Director: Henry King
Starring: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Alice Brady
A sprawling epic that mixes fiction and fact to tell the story of life in 19th-century Chicago. The focus is on the O'Leary family's roguish son Tyron... Read more
In Pursuit of Honour (1995)
Director: Ken Olin
Starring: Don Johnson, Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar
An invigorating retelling of a little known episode in American history; a 1935 military mutiny involving five cavalry soldiers who chose to defy Gene... Read more
In The Aftermath (Blu-ray) (1988)
4.6/10
Director: Carl Colpaert
On a post-apocalyptic Earth, an angel descends to help the survivors. Read more
In the Bedroom (2001)
7.4/10
Director: Todd Field
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei
Powerhouse family drama from debuting director Todd Field is set in a small town in Maine where Sissy Spacek, a music teacher and physician husband To... Read more