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"
Eversmile, New Jersey (1989)
5.7/10
Director: Carlos Sorin
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Mirjana Jokovic
Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Fergus O'Connell, a good-hearted dentist who travels by motorbike through Patagonia and rural Argentina to give free dental... Read more
For Queen and Country (1989)
Director: Martin Stellman
Starring: Denzel Washington, Dorian Healy, George Baker, Craig Fairbrass, Bruce Payne
In this edgy drama, British army paratrooper Denzel Washington returns to his South London home after serving in Northern Ireland and the Falklands. B... Read more
Dad (1989)
6.2/10
Director: Gary David Goldberg
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Olympia Dukakis, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Spacey
Jack Lemmon turns in a sensational performance in this tear-inducing drama laced with comedy. He plays an elderly man who confronts son Ted Danson and... Read more
A Dry White Season (1989)
7/10
Director: Euzhan Palcy
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jurgen Prochnow, Susan Sarandon, M...
Donald Sutherland is South African school teacher Ben du Toit, someone who has remained isolated from the racial violence in his country until his bla... Read more
The Seventh Continent (1989)
7.8/10
Director: Michael Haneke
Starring: Dieter Berner, Udo Samel, Leni Tanzer, Birgit Doll
A provocative and chilling depiction of a family who have lost contact with one another. Anna and Georg live with their daughter Eva, and while every... Read more
Marilyn Monroe Collection: Hometown Story (1951) / Hollywood Remembers Marilyn (1989)
Starring: Marilyn Monroe
Includes two programs: 'Hometown Story' is one of Marilyn's very early films in which she plays the secretary of a newspaper editor who goes up agains... Read more
Field of Dreams (1989)
7.5/10
Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Starring: Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Amy Madigan, Gaby Hoffmann, Ray Liotta, Burt La...
A magical fantasy about farmer Kevin Costner who hears messages from an invisible voice, leading him to build a baseball diamond in his cornfield. 'If... Read more
Dead Poets Society (1989)
8.1/10
Director: Peter Weir
Starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke
A remarkable drama about a teacher who inspires seven students to explore new horizons of self expression and discover a world outside the school's st... Read more
Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
8/10
Director: Woody Allen
Starring: Caroline Aaron, Alan Alda, Woody Allen, Claire Bloom, Mia Farrow, Joanna Gleason...
Writer/Director Woody Allen weaves together two separate stories in this highly acclaimed comedy/drama. A married man (Martin Landau) having troubles... Read more
Steel Magnolias (1989)
7.2/10
Director: Herbert Ross
Starring: Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Sam Shepard, Shirley MacLaine
Adapted from the acclaimed stage play about a group of 'Strong Women' or 'Steel Magnolias' in a small southern town. The magnificent cast includes Shi... Read more