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 David Hannay Collection: Alison's Birthday / Solo (1981)
Director: Ian Coughlan, Tony Williams
Starring: Joanne Samuel, Vincent Gil, Lisa Peers
A double feature from Australian producer David Hannay. 'Alison's Birthday' (1981) - When Alison is invited back to her childhood home to celebrate h... Read more
Knightriders (1981)
6.4/10
Director: George A Romero
Starring: Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini
Knightriders is the story of a troupe of motorcyclists who are members of a travelling renaissance faire. They move from town to town, staging joustin... Read more
Winter of Our Dreams (1981)
6.5/10
Director: John Duigan
Starring: Bryan Brown, Judy Davis, Baz Luhrmann, Cathy Downes
Rob McGregor (Bryan Brown) is the charismatic owner of a popular Paddington bookshop living an open marriage with his academic wife Gretel (Cathy Down... Read more
Reds ( Blu-ray ) (1981)
7.5/10
Director: Warren Beatty
Starring: Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jack Nicholson, Paul Sorvino, Warren Beatty, Maur...
Academy Award-winning director Warren Beatty's acclaimed epic, based on actual events, tells the story of John Reed (Beatty), American Communist, jour... Read more
Peter and Paul (1981)
7.8/10
Director: Robert Day
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Eddie Albert, Jon Finch, Raymond Burr, Robert Foxworth
This religious epic tells of the early days of Christianity and how Peter and Paul struggle to spread the word of the Gospel. Set over three decades,... Read more
East of Eden (1981)
7.6/10
Director: Harvey Hart
Starring: Anne Baxter, Bruce Boxleitner, Hart Bochner, Jane Seymour, Karen Allen, Lloyd Br...
This lush adaptation of the classic Steinbeck drama sweeps through three generations of familial conflict from the Civil War to World War I, with Timo... Read more
Pictures (1981)
5/10
Director: Michael Black
Starring: Kevin J Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder
The story of the Burton brothers, photographers in colonial New Zealand and their opposing angles in presenting the Maori culture. Kevin J Wilson and... Read more
Man of Iron (1981)
7.5/10
Director: Andrzej Wajda
Starring: Krystyna Janda, Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Marian Opania
Winner of the Golden Palm (Best Picture) at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival, Andrzej Wajda's film is a continuation of the story of Maciej Tomczyk (Jerz... Read more
Best French Crime Flicks ( The Professional / The Gypsy / Choice of Arms ) (1981)
Director: Alain Corneau, Georges Lautner, Jose Giovanni
Starring: Alain Delon, Annie Girardot, Catherine Deneuve, Gerard Depardieu, Jean Desailly,...
A collection of three rough and tough French crime dramas. "The Professional" ("Le Professionel") (1981) - French secret agent Joss Beaumont (Jean-Pau... Read more
Downtown 81 (1981)
7.2/10
Director: Edo Bertoglio
Starring: Deborah Harry, John Lurie, Vincent Gallo, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kid Creole
AKA 'New York Beat Movie'. This film was two decades in the making, only recently released for all to see 'New York...the way it was...when it was...'... Read more