Film Dramas: From tear-jerkers to period classics, bio pics to book adaptations, star vehicles to break-out performances, we mellow out on celluloid drama past and present.

“All drama is conflict. Without conflict, you have no action; without action, you have no character.” -- Syd Field, Screenplay

From Rebel Without a Cause to There Will Be Blood, from Casablanca to Juno, drama takes the difficult stuff of life and lays it bare, in all its ambiguous glory, helping us see what is human in ourselves, and those around us. No surprise that nearly every year, the Oscar for Best Picture lands in this category.

Here we’ll delve into the pictures, actors and directors, from new releases to classics, that make the big screen come to life. We’ll also look at sub-genres like comedic dramas, film noir, new wave and fantasy to plumb them for dramatic value. I'd love to hear your suggestions and comments too, so email me and tell me what you think.

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Anne Brodie

Jul 1, 2009

Michael Jackson's White Glove to Be Sold

In: Film Dramas (general)

Images of the Michael Jackson's White Glove have swept the media following his death last week. The glove symbolised the Jackson's phonomenal stardom and the man himself more...

Jun 22, 2009

Disney's A Christmas Carol IMAX 3-D

In: Film Dramas (general)

Disney Canada showed a small group of Toronto film writers an eight minute reel of its holiday release. It made a strong impression. more...

Jun 14, 2009

Interview with Victoria Day Filmmaker David Bezm