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"
Emma (Blu-ray) (2020)
6.6/10
Director: Autumn de Wilde
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth
In 1800s England, a well meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends. Read more
Emperor (2012)
6.5/10
Director: Peter Webber
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Toshiyuki Nishida, Matthew Fox, Kaori Momoi, Eriko Hatsune, Mas...
Immediately after Emperor Hirohito's World War II surrender, General Douglas MacArthur (Tommy Lee Jones) suddenly finds himself the de facto ruler of... Read more
Emperor of the North (1973)
7.4/10
Director: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Lee Marvin, Simon Oakland, Charles Tyner, Malc...
Aka "Emperor of the North Pole". Set on the Northwest railways during the Depression-era director Robert Aldrich's gritty drama stars Lee Marvin as le... Read more
Empire of Silver (2009)
6.1/10
Director: Christina Yao
Starring: Aaron Kwok, Jennifer Tilly, Tie Lin Zhang, Hao Lei, Ding Zhi Cheng, Lei Zhen Yu
China, 1899. A hedonistic young man, Third Master (Aaron Kwok), must assume the role of heir to a banking empire he cares little about. Following the... Read more
Empire of the Passions (1978)
Director: Nagisa Oshima
Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Kazuko Yoshiyuki
A.k.a. 'Ai No Borei', 'Empire of Passion', 'In the Realm of Passion'. This sensual, provocative and beautifully filmed story is set in Japan in 1895 a... Read more
Empire of the Sun (1987)
7.8/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers
Epic "coming of age" war drama from director Steven Spielberg, and based on the autobiographical novel by J. G. Ballard, follows a young British boy's... Read more
Empire of the Sun ( Blu-ray ) (1987)
7.8/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers
Epic "coming of age" war drama from director Steven Spielberg, and based on the autobiographical novel by J. G. Ballard, follows a young British boy's... Read more
Empties (2007)
7.3/10
Director: Jan Sverak
Starring: Zdenek Sverak, Daniela Kolarova
Frustrated with the apathy of his unruly students, Joseph suddenly retires from his job as a school teacher. But as a man full of humour and playful e... Read more
Emu Runner (2018)
5.7/10
Director: Imogen Thomas
Starring: Wayne Blair
Emu Runner is a lyrical story about the impact a mother's death has on an Aboriginal family living in an isolated community, which is perched on an an... Read more
Enchanted April (1992)
7.4/10
Director: Mike Newell
Starring: Miranda Richardson, Josie Lawrence, Polly Walker, Joan Plowright, Alfred Molina,...
A charming and dreamlike comedy-drama set in the 1920's, as four London women with little in common, travel to Italy together and spend a month in a r... Read more