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 Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997)
5.8/10
Director: Stephen Kay
Starring: Adrien Brody, Keanu Reeves, Thomas Jane
Based on the groundbreaking autobiographical writings of early "Beat Generation" writer Neal Cassady, this acclaimed independent drama stars Thomas Ja... Read more
The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)
6.2/10
Director: Richard Brooks
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson, Donna Reed
An updated version of the F Scott Fitzgerald story, set in post World War II Paris, of ruined marriages and dis-illusioned people. Starring Elizabeth... Read more
The Last Tycoon (1976)
6.3/10
Director: Elia Kazan
Starring: Robert De Niro, Tony Curtis, Jeanne Moreau, Anjelica Huston, Theresa Russell, Ja...
Based on the unfinished novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, celebrated actor Robert De Niro heads a powerhouse cast as ruthless motion-picture studio head M... Read more
The Lazarus Project (2008)
6.2/10
Director: John Glenn
Starring: Linda Cardellini, Tony Curran, Bob Gunton, Piper Perabo, Brooklyn Proulx, Paul W...
A harrowing psychological thriller with Paul Walker as Ben, an ex-con with a loving wife (Piper Perabo) and a steady blue-collar job until his boss fi... Read more
The Leather Boys (1966)
7.3/10
Director: Sidney J Furie
Starring: Rita Tushingham, Dudley Sutton, Colin Campbell
A bold and engaging drama set against the decadent motorcycle clubs of 1960s England. Rita Tushingham ('A Taste of Honey') and Colin Campbell star as... Read more
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
6.7/10
Director: Robert Redford
Starring: Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Will Smith
Director Robert Redford's lyrical look at salvation and sand traps stars Matt Damon as a former pro-golfer in 1920s Georgia. Unable to play since bein... Read more
The Legend of Baron To'a (2020)
7.5/10
Director: Kiel McNaughton
Starring: Nathaniel Lees, Jay Laga'aia
Fritz, a young Tongan man grappling with his wrestling superstar father Baron To'a's legacy, both metaphorically and literally following in his deceas... Read more
The Legend of Ben Hall (2016)
5.8/10
Director: Matthew Holmes
Starring: Adam Wilson, William Lee, Erica Field, Jack Martin, Joanne Dobbin, Jamie Coffy
After two years running from the law, bushranger Ben Hall has gone into hiding, He is soon drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old... Read more
The Legend of Frog Dreaming (1986)
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Starring: Henry Thomas, Tony Barry, Tamsin West, John Ewart, Katy Manning
A resourceful American orphan living in rural Australia finds himself caught up in the magic of a local Aboriginal myth that might be more real than a... Read more
The Legend of Suriyothai (2002)
6.6/10
Director: Chatri Chalerm Yukol
Starring: M.L. Piyapas Bhirombhhakdi, Sarunyoo Wongkrachang, Chatchai Plengpanich, Suphaki...
A fabled moment in the history of Thailand sets the stage for this lavishly mounted historical epic. In 1528, Thailand's leadership is in chaos, as th... Read more