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 Source (2011)
7.3/10
Director: Radu Mihaileanu
Starring: Hiam Abbass, Leila Bekhti, Saleh Bakri, Hafsia Herzi, Biyouna , Sabrina Ouazani,...
A.k.a. "La source des femmes". Romanian-born filmmaker Radu Mihaileanu ("The Concert") directed and co-wrote this 'battle of the sexes' comedy drama s... Read more
The Special Relationship (2010)
6.8/10
Director: Richard Loncraine
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Hope Davis, Helen McCrory, Michael Sheen
In 1993, Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) was a rising young star in British politics. Three years later he ran for Prime Minister and began a special rela... Read more
The Spectacular Now (2013)
7.1/10
Director: James Ponsoldt
Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Brie Larson, Shailene Woodley, Ky...
Based on the novel by Tim Tharp, "The Spectacular Now" is the story of Sutter Keely (Miles Teller) - high school senior, effortless charmer, and self-... Read more
The Spider (Edderkoppen) (2000)
4.5/10
Starring: Jakob Cedergren, Stine Stengade, Lars Mikkelsen
A reporter is drawn into the dark side of post-war Copenhagen as he attempts to uncover a crime syndicate on an unprecedented level. In 1949, durin... Read more
The Spikes Gang (1974)
6.3/10
Director: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Lee Marvin, Ron Howard, Gary Grimes
The Spirit of St Louis (1957)
7.2/10
Director: Billy Wilder
Starring: James Stewart, Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton
Jimmy Stewart plays America's greatest flying hero, Charles A. Lindbergh, in Billy Wilder's filming of the aviator's autobiography. Follow 'Lucky Lind... Read more
The Spitfire Grill (1996)
6.9/10
Director: Lee David Zlotoff
Starring: Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden
An ex-con tries to restart her life in a small marine town where she raises a few suspicions but more importantly, helps the women who run the local d... Read more
The Spy in Black (1939)
7/10
Director: Michael Powell
Starring: Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, Sebastian Shaw
Aka "U-Boat". An unusual espionage cum-romance story of German agent Conrad Veidt and his love affair with British agent Valerie Hobson. This was Emer... Read more
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold (1965)
7.7/10
Director: Martin Ritt
Starring: Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner
Perhaps the best of the Cold War spy movies. Good writing coupled with magnetic performances make it that rare film based on a novel that is the equal... Read more
The Square (2017)
7.3/10
Director: Ruben Östlund
Starring: Dominic West, Elisabeth Moss, Terry Notary, Claes Bang, Annica Liljeblad, Christ...
Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two who drives an electric car and supports good cau... Read more