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 Out-Laws (AKA Clan) (2012)
Starring: Barbara Sarafian
Clan draws you into the lives of the Goethals sisters, tied together by the premature death of their parents, they've clung to each other like a real... Read more
The Outlaw Michael Howe (2013)
5.7/10
Director: Brendan Cowell
Starring: Damon Herriman, Mirrah Foulkes, Matt Day
In 1815 a young convict leads a wretched guerrilla army of outlaws, deserters and bushmen in open rebellion against the morally corrupt government on... Read more
The Outsider (1961)
7.2/10
Director: Delbert Mann
Starring: Tony Curtis, James Franciscus, Gregory Walcott, Bruce Bennett
Tony Curtis plays an Indian (Nicknamed "Chief" by other soldiers) who fights in WWII and helps to raise the flag at Iwo Jima. Read more
The Outsiders (1983)
7.2/10
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: C Thomas Howell, Diane Lane, Emilio Estevez, Leif Garrett, Matt Dillon, Patrick...
Set in 1960s Oklahoma, Francis Ford Coppola's exciting adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic tale chronicles a bitter gang war between the working-class... Read more
The Outsiders: The Complete Novel ( Blu-ray ) (1983)
7.2/10
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: C Thomas Howell, Diane Lane, Emilio Estevez, Leif Garrett, Matt Dillon, Patrick...
Set in 1960s Oklahoma, Francis Ford Coppola's exciting adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic tale chronicles a bitter gang war between the working-class... Read more
The Pa Boys (2013)
6.7/10
Director: Himiona Grace
Starring: Matariki Whatarau, Francis Kora, Tola Newbery, Juanita Hepi, Roimata Fox
Danny, Cityboy and Tau form a three piece band called The Pa Boys. With girlfriends Jo and Puti they set off on a tour of small town pubs on the East... Read more
The Painted Veil (2006)
7.5/10
Director: John Curran
Starring: Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, Diana Rigg, Toby Jones
In 1920s Shanghai, a British doctor (Edward Norton) learns of his wife's (Naomi Watts) infidelity with a charming politician (Liev Schreiber). Norton... Read more
The Pale Horse (2020)
6.1/10
Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Rufus Sewell, Kathy Kiera Clarke
Is a trio of witches responsible for a series of sudden deaths or is there a rational explanation? Read more
The Panic In Needle Park (Blu-ray) (1971)
7/10
Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Starring: Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright
Follows the lives of heroin addicts who frequent "Needle Park" in New York City. Read more
The Paper Chase (1973)
7.2/10
Director: James Bridges
Starring: Edward Herrmann, John Houseman, Timothy Bottoms, James Naughton, Lindsay Wagner
A first-year Harvard Law School student (Timothy Bottoms) struggles to impress the school's most intimidating professor (Best Supporting Actor Oscar-w... Read more