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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"

Night and the City (1993)

8/10
Director: Irwin Winkler
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jessica Lange, Cliff Gorman

High calibre acting shines through as lawyer Robert De Niro romances the wife (Jessica Lange) of bar owner and longtime buddy Cliff Gorman while attem... Read more

A Perfect World (1993)

7.5/10
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern

A prison escapee (Kevin Costner) in 1963 Texas takes a young boy along with him as a hostage who see's in him the father figure he never had: meanwhil... Read more

The Piano (1993)

7.6/10
Director: Jane Campion
Starring: Anna Paquin, Genevieve Lemon, Harvey Keitel, Holly Hunter, Sam Neill, Kerry Walk...

Ada (Holly Hunter), her nine-year-old daughter (Anna Paquin) and her piano arrive to an arranged marriage in nineteenth century New Zealand in this Pa... Read more

Poetic Justice (1993)

6/10
Director: John Singleton
Starring: Janet Jackson, Regina King, Tupac Shakur, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell

In her screen debut, Janet Jackson plays an LA beautician who has retreated from the world after her boyfriend's murder: mailman Tupac Shakur attempts... Read more

The Secret of Roan Inish (1993)

7.5/10
Director: John Sayles
Starring: Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch

A charming family film about a 10-year-old girl who goes in search of her brother on the west coast of Ireland, and finds him living with the seals. L... Read more

Shopping (1993)

5.4/10
Director: Paul W S Anderson
Starring: Sadie Frost, Jude Law, Sean Pertwee, Fraser James

Billy is a 19-year-old nihilist who finally cares only for the speedy glee of stealing a car - usually in company with Jo, a feisty but marginally cau... Read more

Short Cuts (1993)

7.7/10
Director: Robert Altman
Starring: Matthew Modine, Tim Robbins, Lily Tomlin, Tom Waits, Andie MacDowell, Jack Lemmo...

The visions of two great American artists merge in "Short Cuts", maverick director Robert Altman's kaleidoscopic adaptation of Raymond Carver short st... Read more

The Three Musketeers (1993)

6.4/10
Director: Stephen Herek
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell, Oliver Platt, Tim Curry, Rebe...

The retelling of Alexandre Dumas' novel of chivalry and honour set in 17th century France is given the 'Young Guns' treatment by the Disney Studio. Ch... Read more

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993)

7.1/10
Director: Randa Haines
Starring: Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine

A grand movie about two older men now living in Florida: a boozy Irish ex-sea captain (Richard Harris) and a retired Cuban barber (Robert Duvall). The... Read more

Bad Boy Bubby (1993)

7.4/10
Director: Rolf de Heer
Starring: Claire Benito, Nicholas Hope, Ralph Cotterill, Carmel Johnson

Locked in his room for 35 years (no TV or Radio here) as not much more than a sex slave, Bubby's perception of the universe is not extensive. Through... Read more