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"
The Lady from Shanghai / Miss Sadie Thompson (1948)
Director: Curtis Bernhardt, Orson Welles
Starring: Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane, Jose Ferrer, Aldo Ray
"The Lady from Shanghai" (1948) - Orson Welles, and wife Rita Hayworth, combine for a classic 'Film Noir' tale of a roguish sailor who signs on for a... Read more
The Lady in the Van (2015)
6.7/10
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Starring: Jim Broadbent, Maggie Smith, Deborah Findlay, Alex Jennings, Frances de la Tour,...
Maggie Smith lets her hair down in the role of a real-life bumptious bag lady who lived in a van and found a permanent parking spot outside the Camden... Read more
The Lady in the Van ( Blu-ray ) (2015)
6.7/10
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Starring: Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Deborah Findlay, Alex Jennings, Jamie Parker, Roger...
Maggie Smith lets her hair down in the role of a real-life bumptious bag lady who lived in a van and found a permanent parking spot outside the Camden... Read more
The Land Girls (1998)
6.3/10
Director: David Leland
Starring: Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel
Set in 1941 and as war rages in Europe a new regiment of tough, disciplined soldiers is required to protect The Mother Country and lay down their live... Read more
The Land Has Eyes (2005)
Director: Vilsoni Herenko
Starring: Rena Owen, Sapeta Taito, James Davenport, Voi Fesaitu, John Fatiaki
Fijian playwright Vilsoni Herenko has lived in Hawaii since 1991, but returned to Fiji to make his first feature film. A beautiful coming of age stor... Read more
The Laramie Project (2002)
7.3/10
Director: Moises Kaufman
Starring: Dylan Baker, Tom Bower, Christina Ricci, Joshua Jackson, Peter Fonda, Steve Busc...
Playwright/director Moises Kaufman adapts his acclaimed off-Broadway production for the small screen in this powerful docudrama. Set in the Wyoming to... Read more
The Larkins (2021)
6/10
Starring: Bradley Walsh, Joanna Scanlan, Amelia Bullmore, Peter Davison
A new adaptation of the classic novel "The Darling Buds of May" by H.E. Bates, following the warm-hearted, wheeler-dealing adventures of the iconic La... Read more
The Last Dragon (1985)
6.9/10
Director: Michael Schultz
Starring: Vanity
In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow. Read more
The Last American Hero (1973)
6.4/10
Director: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine
Jeff Bridges gives a commanding performance as stock car champion Junior Jackson in this vibrant racing drama based on a series of articles by Tom Wol... Read more
The Last Bus Home (1997)
5.4/10
Director: Johnny Gogan
Starring: Anthony Brophy, Brian O'Byrne, Annie Ryan, Gemma Craven
Though it is late in the punk rock movement, four Dublin youths get together in 1979 to form their own band. Accurately recounting the energy and rawn... Read more