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 Sunset Limited (2011)
7.4/10
Director: Tommy Lee Jones
Starring: Samuel L Jackson, Tommy Lee Jones
Adapted by Cormac McCarthy from his stage play, this philosophical made-for-cable drama finds characters named Black (Samuel L. Jackson) and White (To... Read more
The Survivalist (2015)
6.4/10
Director: Stephen Fingleton
Starring: Martin McCann, Mia Goth, Barry Ward, Andrew Simpson
During a food shortage a survivalist lives off of a small plot of land in the forest. When two women show up looking for food and shelter, his existen... Read more
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2011)
8.1/10
Director: James Hawes, Geoffrey Sax, David Blair, Christopher Menaul
Starring: Peter Capaldi, Tim Pigott-Smith, Tom Georgeson, Paddy Considine, Emma Fielding,...
In the early days of criminal investigation, before guilt and innocence were determined by forensic science, there was a detective, “ a man of mystery... Read more
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder at Road Hill House (2011)
6.6/10
Director: James Hawes
Starring: Peter Capaldi, Tim Pigott-Smith, Tom Georgeson, Paddy Considine, Emma Fielding,...
Adapted from Kate Summerscale's best-selling book, this gripping true story of murder, psychological suspense and courtroom drama has all the hallmark... Read more
The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
7.6/10
Director: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Ian Holm, Sarah Polley, Bruce Greenwood, Alberta Watson
This controversial, spellbinding offering focuses on a school bus accident in the Canadian wilderness killing 14 children. A tormented attorney (Ian H... Read more
The Swimmer (1968)
7.7/10
Director: Frank Perry
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule
This fascinating film adaptation from the John Cheever short story stars Burt Lancaster in this splendid, unusual but rewarding film as a businessman... Read more
The Sword of Doom (1966)
8/10
Director: Kihachi Okamoto
Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Yuzo Kayama, Toshiro Mifune, Michiyo Aratama, Yoko Naito
A brutal, amoral samurai, Ryunosuke (played brilliantly by Tatsuya Nakadai) is scheduled to fight an exhibition match. His opponent's wife offers her... Read more
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
6.1/10
Director: John Boorman
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Pierce Brosnan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine McCo...
Sharply satiric spy tale, co-scripted by John Le Carre from his novel and directed by John Boorman. Pierce Brosnan is a less than ethical English age... Read more
The Take (2009)
7.9/10
Director: David Drury
Starring: Brian Cox, Charlotte Riley, Tom Hardy, Kierston Wareing, Shaun Evans
Freddie Jackson (Tom Hardy) is a free man after spending a considerable stretch at Her Majesty's Pleasure, and now he plans to take the underworld by... Read more
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
8.1/10
Director: Isao Takahata
Eight years in the making and hot on the heels of Miyazaki's The Wind Rises, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's adaptation of a centuries old Japanes... Read more