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"
6.7/10
Set in the isolated community of Wilby, Canada, where peace and tranquility reign - until a series of not-so-innocent secrets threaten to unravel the... Read more
7.1/10
In "Wild", director Jean-Marc Vallee ("Dallas Buyers Club"), Reese Witherspoon and screenwriter Nick Hornby ("An Education") bring bestselling author... Read more
7.2/10
A sure-footed debut from actor-turned-director Dexter Fletcher, "Wild Bill" is an affecting crime drama set in London's East End that manages to breat... Read more
5.9/10
Jeff Bridges stars in this look at the life of Western legend Wild Bill Hickok. In the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, Wild Bill (Bridges) must face h... Read more
7.2/10
This gem in the slim world of quality family entertainment is based on the inspiring true story of Sonora Webster, a teenaged orphan who follows her d... Read more
5.6/10
A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family's land dispute. John Patrick Shanley, who created the classic MOONSTRUCK, br... Read more
5.6/10
A pair of star-crossed lovers in Ireland get caught up in their family's land dispute. John Patrick Shanley, who created the classic MOONSTRUCK, br... Read more
4.5/10
Set in the sultry splendour of Rio de Janeiro, Wild Orchid stars Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset and supermodel Carre Otis in a torrid adventure of t... Read more
7.3/10
Fresh out of prison, a Scottish woman juggles her job and two children while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star. She soon gets her ch... Read more
7.3/10
A teenage hearing-impaired epileptic (Patricia Arquette) is confined to a shed by her stepfather, who believes she is possessed by the devil. There sh... Read more