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"
And The Band Played On (1993)
7.8/10
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Starring: Matthew Modine, Alan Alda, Richard Gere, Lily Tomlin, Steve Martin
A gripping adaptation of journalist Randy Shilt's book about the early days of the Aids epidemic. Part detective-thriller, part tearjerker, this film... Read more
Carlito's Way (1993)
7.9/10
Director: Brian De Palma
Starring: Penelope Ann Miller, Al Pacino, Sean Penn, John Leguizamo, Luis Guzman, Viggo Mo...
Al Pacino gives an electrifying performance as former drug kingpin Carlito Brigante, who is sprung from prison by his high-powered attorney (Sean Penn... Read more
Dangerous Game (1993)
5.7/10
Director: Abel Ferrara
Starring: Madonna , Harvey Keitel, James Russo
Madonna is joined by James Russo and Harvey Keitel in this violent and intense psychodrama. Playing a film director, Harv pushes his art to ever great... Read more
Falling Down (1993)
7.6/10
Director: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin, Frederic Forres...
Los Angeles takes a blasting when life in the slow lane for one very angry defence worker (Michael Douglas) gets a bit too much and, taking road rage... Read more
Fearless (1993)
7.1/10
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez, Tom Hulce, John Turturro, Benici...
An off-beat exploration of mankind's spiritual side, focusing on Jeff Bridges inability to resume his normal day-to-day life after surviving a plane c... Read more
House of Cards (1993)
6.2/10
Director: Michael Lessac
Starring: Kathleen Turner, Tommy Lee Jones, Park Overall
Architect Kathleen Turner and her two children return to the US after several years of living among Mayan ruins (and the eerie spirituality of the May... Read more
Into the West (1993)
8.1/10
Director: Mike Newell
Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Colm Meaney
A magical tale for the whole family about a father, his two sons and a mystical white horse, who leads them out of the city, across Ireland and Into T... Read more
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
7.6/10
Director: Wayne Wang
Starring: Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen, Lisa Lu
Amy Tan's sensational bestseller receives first rate treatment from director Wayne Wang as he explores the turbulent lives of four uncompromising Chin... Read more
Juice (1993)
7.1/10
Director: Ernest Dickerson
Starring: Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, Khalil Kain
A powerful look at contemporary life in Harlem, focusing on an aspiring disc jockey and his teenage friends who have to make a difficult decision: wal... Read more
The Music of Chance (1993)
7.2/10
Director: Philip Haas
Starring: Mandy Patinkin, James Spader, M Emmet Walsh, Charles Durning, Joel Grey, Samanth...
The feature debut of documentary filmmaker Philip Haas (Money Man) is an adaptation of Paul Auster's allegorical novel. Mandy Patinkin plays a drifter... Read more