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"
An Avonlea Christmas (1998)
Director: Stefan Scaini
Starring: Jackie Burroughs, Lally Cadeau, Zachary Bennett
In this continuation of the 'Road to Avonlea', the King family prepare for their traditiional Christmas dinner. Their gathering is marred by the news... Read more
An Awfully Big Adventure (1995)
6/10
Director: Mike Newell
Starring: Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Peter Firth, Alan Cox
Fresh from completing 'Four Weddings and a Funeral', Mike Newell was drawn to the theatrical setting of this Beryl Bainbridge novel set in a repertory... Read more
An Education (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Lone Scherfig
Starring: Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson, Olivia Williams, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper,...
Superbly crafted coming-of-age drama set in 1960s London, adapted for the screen by novelist Nick Hornby from the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber. J... Read more
An Education ( Blu-ray ) (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Lone Scherfig
Starring: Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson, Olivia Williams, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper,...
Superbly crafted coming-of-age drama set in 1960s London, adapted for the screen by novelist Nick Hornby from the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber. J... Read more
An Elephant Sitting Still (2018)
The first, and tragically only, film from Chinese novelist turned filmmaker Hu Bo is an ambitious and unforgettable film, reminiscent of the works of... Read more
An Empress and the Warriors (2008)
5.9/10
Director: Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Starring: Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Xiaodong Guo, Kelly Chen
In the tradition of "Seven Swords" comes the action saga of a kingdom locked in a desperate battle for survival. In ancient China, in the vacuum of th... Read more
An Englishman in New York (2009)
7.2/10
Director: Richard Laxton
Starring: John Hurt, Swoosie Kurtz, Jonathan Tucker, Denis O'Hare, Cynthia Nixon
John Hurt reprises his acclaimed performance from 1975's 'The Naked Civil Servant', in which he portrayed "one of the stately homos of England" Britis... Read more
An Indecent Obsession (1984)
6.7/10
Director: Lex Marinos
Starring: Wendy Hughes, Gary Sweet, Richard Moir, Bill Hunter
Wendy Hughes stars in this story of feverish passion and jealousy set at the end of World War II. Sister Honour Langtry (Hughes) is a warm, sensitive... Read more
An Unfinished Life (2005)
7/10
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Starring: Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Lopez, Josh Lucas, Damian Lewis, Camryn...
Einar Gilkyson (Robert Redford) was a successful rancher until he turned to drink. His son was killed in a car wreck and Einar never forgave his son'... Read more
An Unforgettable Summer (1994)
7.5/10
Director: Lucian Pintilie
Starring: Kristin Scott Thomas, Claudiu Bleont
In 1925 Romania, young Marie-Therese Von Debretsy (Kristin Scott Thomas) refuses the flirtatious advances of her husband's commanding officer. As a re... Read more