Film Dramas

“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.