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"
Born to Dance (2015)
5.7/10
Director: Tammy Davis
Starring: Tia Maipi, Stan Walker, Kherington Payne, John Tui, Nathan Kara
Choreographed by world champion Parris Goebel and featuring some of the best hip hop dancers in the world, Born to Dance is New Zealand's first dance... Read more
Born To Win (1971)
5.6/10
Director: Ivan Passer
Starring: George Segal, Paula Prentiss, Karen Black
This social commentary focuses on a hairdresser-turned-heroin-addict whose life becomes devoted to supporting his drug habit. Combining slapstick with... Read more
Borstal Boy (2000)
6.8/10
Director: Peter Sheridan
Starring: Danny Dyer, Eva Birthistle, Michael York
Based on Irish playwright/revolutionary Brendan Behan's autobiographical tale but blending in elements of his later life, including a controversial ga... Read more
Both Sides Of The Blade (2022)
Director: Claire Denis
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon, Gregoire Colin, Bulle Ogier, Alice Houri
A love triangle story about a woman caught between two men, her long-time partner and his best friend, her former lover. Read more
Bottle Shock (2008)
6.8/10
Director: Randall Miller
Starring: Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodriguez, Dennis...
The year is 1976, and Napa Valley has yet to gain the reputation as one of the world's best-known wine regions. Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) has sacrifi... Read more
Boulevard (2014)
5.8/10
Director: Dito Montiel
Starring: Robin Williams, Kathy Baker, Bob Odenkirk
Nolan (Robin Williams) lives a highly routine life, barely making conversation with wife Joy (Kathy Baker) while working a dreary day job as a loan of... Read more
Bound For Glory (1976)
7.3/10
Director: Hal Ashby
Starring: David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon
The story of Woody Guthrie, one of America's great singer-composers. This film focuses on the depression years when Guthrie rode the rails and stars D... Read more
Box of Moonlight (1996)
Director: Tom DiCillo
Starring: John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener
Uptight electrical engineer Al Fontain (John Turturro) is a man struggling with the monotony of everyday life and the threat of middle age, when a rou... Read more
Boxcar Bertha (1972)
6.1/10
Director: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus
An early effort by Martin Scorsese, with Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus and Bernie Casey. The film is set at a railroad yard during th... Read more
Boxing Day (2007)
7.1/10
Director: Kriv Stenders
Starring: Richard Green, Tammy Anderson, Syd Brisbane, Stuart Clark
Living alone on home detention, recovering alcoholic, Chris, is preparing Christmas lunch for his family when an old friend turns up at his doorstep a... Read more