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 Laramie Project (2002)
7.3/10
Director: Moises Kaufman
Starring: Dylan Baker, Tom Bower, Christina Ricci, Joshua Jackson, Peter Fonda, Steve Busc...
Playwright/director Moises Kaufman adapts his acclaimed off-Broadway production for the small screen in this powerful docudrama. Set in the Wyoming to... Read more
The Larkins (2021)
6/10
Starring: Bradley Walsh, Joanna Scanlan, Amelia Bullmore, Peter Davison
A new adaptation of the classic novel "The Darling Buds of May" by H.E. Bates, following the warm-hearted, wheeler-dealing adventures of the iconic La... Read more
The Last Dragon (1985)
6.9/10
Director: Michael Schultz
Starring: Vanity
In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow. Read more
The Last American Hero (1973)
6.4/10
Director: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine
Jeff Bridges gives a commanding performance as stock car champion Junior Jackson in this vibrant racing drama based on a series of articles by Tom Wol... Read more
The Last Bus Home (1997)
5.4/10
Director: Johnny Gogan
Starring: Anthony Brophy, Brian O'Byrne, Annie Ryan, Gemma Craven
Though it is late in the punk rock movement, four Dublin youths get together in 1979 to form their own band. Accurately recounting the energy and rawn... Read more
The Last Castle (2001)
6.9/10
Director: Rod Lurie
Starring: Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Delroy Lindo
This powerhouse suspense/drama tells of a charismatic army general (Robert Redford) who is sent to a military prison for disobeying orders. Once there... Read more
The Last Circus (2010)
6.6/10
Director: Alex De La Iglesia
Starring: Manuel Tallafe, Antonio de la Torre, Carlos Areces, Carolina Bang
Director Alex de la Iglesia presents this twisted tale of love and revenge set in a 1970s Spanish circus. Javier, a Sad Clown, finds work in a circus... Read more
The Last Days of Frankie the Fly (1996)
5.4/10
Director: Peter Markle
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Daryl Hannah, Kiefer Sutherland
Dennis Hopper plays a runner for a neighbourhood thug (Michael Madsen) who's looking to get out in this yet another 'Pulp Fiction' clone. Read more
The Last Days of Pompeii (1935)
6.4/10
Director: Ernest B Schoedsack, Merian C Cooper
Starring: Preston Foster, Basil Rathbone, Alan Hale
In the doomed Roman city, a gentle blacksmith becomes a corrupt gladiator, while his son leans toward Christianity. Read more
The Last Diamond (2014)
6.3/10
Director: Eric Barbier
Starring: Yvan Attal, Berenice Bejo, Jean-Francois Stevenin
The 'Florentin', a fabled, 137-carat yellow diamond last seen in 1918, has resurfaced and is up for sale at an exclusive Antwerp auction house. Simon,... Read more