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"
Lipstick (1976)
5.3/10
Director: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Margaux Hemingway, Mariel Hemingway, Chris Sarandon
A controversial account of the rape of a high-fashion model (Margaux Hemingway) and her violent revenge. Mariel Hemingway (Margaux's real-life sister)... Read more
Listen Up Philip (2014)
6.3/10
Director: Alex Ross Perry
Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce, Krysten Ritter, Josephine de...
Anger rages in Philip (Jason Schwartzman, The Grand Budapest Hotel) as he awaits the publication of his sure-to-succeed second novel. He feels pushed... Read more
Little Accidents (2014)
5.8/10
Director: Sara Colangelo
Starring: Chloe Sevigny, Josh Lucas, Elizabeth Banks, Boyd Holbrook, Jacob Lofland
Tragedy hits a town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains when a mine collapses killing 10 of its workers. Economic crisis has already widened the gap... Read more
Little Ashes (2008)
6.6/10
Director: Paul Morrison
Starring: Javier Beltran, Arly Jover, Marina Gatell, Matthew McNulty, Esther Nubiola, Robe...
In 1922, Madrid wavers on the edge of social change as traditional values are challenged by the new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. The... Read more
Little Buddha (1993)
6/10
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak
Bernardo Bertolucci's exotic travelogue parallels the early life and spiritual enlightenment of Prince Siddhartha (aka Buddha, Keanu Reeves), with the... Read more
Little Children (2006)
7.5/10
Director: Todd Field
Starring: Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Connelly, Noah Emmerich, Gregg Edelman, J...
Based on Tom Perrota's novel, and adapted for the screen by himself and director Todd Field, this darkly wry drama of suburban malaise, judgement and... Read more
Little Dorrit (1988)
8.3/10
Director: Christine Edzard
Starring: Alec Guinness, Bill Fraser, Cyril Cusack, Derek Jacobi, Eleanor Bron, Joan Green...
Christine Edzard's film is a brilliant reworking of the Charles Dickens classic in two parts. The first part ("Nobody's Fault") is told from Arthur Cl... Read more
Little Fish (2005)
6.3/10
Director: Rowan Woods
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Martin Henderson, Noni Hazlehurst, Joel...
Cate Blanchett returns home to Oz to play a recovering heroin addict trying to get her life back. She lives with her mum and works in the local video... Read more
Little Kidnappers, The (1990)
Director: Donald Shebib
Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Charlton Heston, Leah Pinset, Patricia Gage
Loosely based on a 50s movie of the same name, it tells the story of two young orphan boys who travel by themselves from the Old country to join their... Read more
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980)
7.4/10
Director: Jack Gold
Starring: Rick Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter, Colin Blakely, Connie Booth, Rachel K...
Ricky Schroder plays Ceddie, a sweet-natured boy living in lower class Manhattan, when his mysterious English grandfather (Alec Guiness) sends for him... Read more