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"
Kes (1969)
7.9/10
Director: Ken Loach
Starring: David Bradley, Lynne Perrie, Freddie Fletcher
A charming, caring chronicle of the boyhood experiences of Billy, a Northern England miner's son who finds an injured Kestrel and nurses it back to he... Read more
Key Largo (1948)
7.9/10
Director: John Huston
Starring: Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Edward G Robinson, Jay Silverheels, Lionel Barry...
Gangster Edward G. Robinson takes the inhabitants of a Florida coast hotel hostage as a storm sweeps in, and engages in a battle of wills with world-w... Read more
Khartoum (1966)
6.9/10
Director: Basil Dearden
Starring: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson
A historical epic about 'Chinese' Gordon and his famous defeat by Arab tribesmen in the 317 day siege. The cast of thousands include Charlton Heston,... Read more
Khrustalyov, My Car! (Blu-ray) (1988)
7.4/10
Director: Aleksei German
Military doctor General Klenski is arrested in Stalin's Russia in 1953 during an anti-Semitic political campaign accused of being a participant in so-... Read more
Kichiku dai enkai (1997)
5.4/10
While the leader is in jail, his leftist group is controlled by his girlfriend, but her leadership lacks conviction and perspective. When the leader c... Read more
Kid Galahad (Elvis) (1962)
7.3/10
Director: Phil Karlson
Starring: Elvis Presley, Gig Young, Charles Bronson
Fine remake of the boxing classic stars Elvis Presley as a garage mechanic-turned-prize fighter who runs afoul of gangster Charles Bronson. Between bo... Read more
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (Blu-ray (2015)
Director: Daniel Alfredson
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthington, Ryan Kwanten
The inside story of the planning, execution, rousing aftermath, and ultimate downfall of the kidnappers of beer tycoon Alfred "Freddy" Heineken in 198... Read more
Kids (1995)
7/10
Director: Larry Clark
Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloe Sevigny
Famed photographer Larry Clark makes his directorial debut with this sensational story of teenage life in Manhattan. Ignoring the challenge posed by A... Read more
Kidulthood (2005)
6.8/10
Director: Menhaj Huda
Starring: Aml Ameen, Red Madrell, Adam Deacon, Jamie Winstone, Femi Oyeniran, Noel Clarke
Based on the real life experiences of writer and actor Noel Clarke (who plays Sam), this is an unromantic and powerful film exploring the grim options... Read more
Kill the Messenger (2014)
7/10
Director: Michael Cuesta
Starring: Andy Garcia, Oliver Platt, Ray Liotta, Barry Pepper, Tim Blake Nelson, Jeremy Re...
A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra reb... Read more