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"
Waterland (1992)
6.7/10
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Ethan Hawke, Sinead Cusack, John Heard
In America in the 1970s, history teacher Tom Crick (Jeremy Irons) abandons his planned lessons and recounts his personal history to his students. He t... Read more
Where The Day Takes You (1992)
6.8/10
Director: Marc Rocco
Starring: Sean Astin, Lara Flynn Boyle, Peter Dobson, Balthazar Getty, Ricki Lake, James L...
A compelling look at the homeless LA street kids, as related by Dermot Mulroney to prison psychologist Laura San Giacomo. With Sean Astin, Lara Flynn... Read more
American Me (1992)
7.2/10
Director: Edward James Olmos
Starring: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna
A brilliant directorial debut by Edward James Olmos in depicting thirty years in the life of an East Los Angeles Latino family. Olmos stars as the piv... Read more
Chaplin (1992)
7.6/10
Director: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Dan Aykroyd, Geraldine Chaplin, Kevin Dunn, Anthony Hopkins, M...
This biopic of the silent cinema stars life from chirpy cockney to embalmed snob is played well by Robert Downey Jr. Dan Aykroyd is Mack Sennett, Gera... Read more
1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
6.5/10
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Gerard Depardieu, Sigourney Weaver, Armand Assante
Gerard Depardieu plays the intrepid explorer who discovered America 500 years ago, Christopher Colombus. Told from the point of view of his illegitima... Read more
Edward II (1992)
7/10
Director: Derek Jarman
Starring: Kevin Collins, Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan
Derek Jarman uses Christopher Marlowe's classic play about the 14th century monarch for this daring cinematic treatise on gay love and its place in th... Read more
Little Noises (1991)
6.1/10
Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Crispin Glover, Nina Siemaszko, Tate Donovan, Rik Mayall
A struggling writer (Glover) steals poems written by his mute friend to achieve fame and fortune. Read more
Hunting (1991)
4.4/10
Director: Frank Howson
Starring: John Savage, Kerry Armstrong, Guy Pearce, Jeffrey Thomas
An American tycoon goes to the Melbourne where he meets a married secretary. Read more
Pushing Hands (1991)
7.2/10
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Sihung Lung
Master Chu, a retired Chinese Tai-Chi master, moves to Westchester, New York to live with his son Alex, his American daughter-in-law Martha, and their... Read more
Homework (1991)
6.4/10
Starring: Maria Rojo
Virginia (Maria Rojo) is taking a class at film school, and has decided on her solo project for the class. She will film herself and her ex-husband Ma... Read more