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"
Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)
6.8/10
Director: Scott Hicks
Starring: Ethan Hawke, James Cromwell, Richard Jenkins, Sam Shepard, Youki Kudoh, Max von...
In 1950s Washington State, Japanese-American Rick Yune stands accused of killing a white fisherman. As the trial threatens to stir up old prejudices,... Read more
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2010)
6.1/10
Director: Wayne Wang
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vivian Wu, Russell Wong, Bingbing Li, Gianna Jun
Based on the best-selling novel by Lisa See, this sweeping drama tells the story of seven-year-old girls Snow Flower and Lily, in 19th Century China,... Read more
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
6.1/10
Director: Rupert Sanders
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Charlize Theron, Ian McShane, Ray Winstone, Kristen Stewart, Nick F...
The timeless fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm is brought to life in this dark and exciting fantasy saga. Beautiful princess Snow White (Kristen Stewar... Read more
Snowden (2016)
7.3/10
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Melissa Leo, Nicolas Cage, Rhys Ifans, Tom Wilkinson, Timo...
A leak, in a study of civics, is defined as a discreet passage of classified information to the public that cannot be traced, and can be denied if it... Read more
Snowtown (2011)
6.6/10
Director: Justin Kurzel
Starring: Daniel Henshall, Lucas Pittaway
Sixteen-year-old Jamie longs for an escape from the violence that surrounds him in Adelaides northern suburbs. His salvation arrives in the form of Jo... Read more
Solitary Man (2009)
6.4/10
Director: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Starring: Danny DeVito, Mary-Louise Parker, Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Imogen Poots,...
"Michael Douglas deserves serious award attention for his triumphant performance as the tormented Ben Kalmen, a fast-talking, moneymaking New York car... Read more
Solomon and Sheba (1959)
6.2/10
Director: King Vidor
Starring: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders
This grand biblical epic recreates the story of history's greatest temptress and the mighty King of Israel and stars Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida... Read more
Some Velvet Morning (2013)
5.8/10
Director: Neil LaBute
Starring: Stanley Tucci, Alice Eve
Fred is a middle-aged man whose marriage has brought him nothing but unhappiness. One morning, he turns up on the doorstep of the much younger Velvet,... Read more
Someone You Love (2014)
6.4/10
Director: Pernille Fischer Christensen
Starring: Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm, Birgitte Hjort Sorensen
World famous singer-songwriter Thomas Jacob lives in Los Angeles. He is a successful man with a lot of burned bridges. After years abroad Thomas trave... Read more
Somers Town (2008)
6.9/10
Director: Shane Meadows
Starring: Thomas Turgoose, Piotr Jagiello, Kate Dickie, Ireneusz Czop, Perry Benson, Elisa...
Tomo is a young lad from Nottingham who wants to escape the cycle of underachievement in his family. Running away to London he meets up with young Pol... Read more