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"
7.3/10
Utilizing elements of Thai folklore, this mesmerizing drama examines the love affair between soldier Keng and laborer Tong. Just as the youthful pair... Read more
6.7/10
The lives of an ex-con, a coffee-shop owner, and a young couple looking to make it rich intersect in the fictional and hypnotic Rain City. With Kris K... Read more
6.8/10
Bittersweet drama stars Clint Eastwood as Gus Lobel, a veteran baseball scout who is nearing the end of his career. Realising that her father is strug... Read more
7.2/10
Director Wolfgang Petersen's ("The Boat") compelling epic production of Homer's classic poem "The Iliad" comes complete with sprawling battle scenes,... Read more
7.2/10
Director Wolfgang Petersen finally has the luxury of time and editing control to provide the film he intended - more studied portraits of the characte... Read more
7.2/10
Director Wolfgang Petersen finally has the luxury of time and editing control to provide the film he intended - more studied portraits of the characte... Read more
6/10
A modern-day western set in Northern California that revolves around Harry Dodds (Buck Taylor) who is struggling to make ends meet whilst raising his... Read more
6.3/10
Follows two law-school room-mates (John Cusack and James Spader) who take different paths in life; one goes to work for the Justice Department, determ... Read more
6.4/10
In 1940's Los Angeles, Monsignor Desmond Spellacy (Robert De Niro), a rising star in the Catholic Church hierarchy, has a talent for fundraising that... Read more
5.8/10
This gritty road movie follows the topsy-turvy relationships of three friends as they drive across Australia, picking up an aging singer along the way... Read more