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"
Starting Out in the Evening (2007)
7/10
Director: Andrew Wagner
Starring: Frank Langella, Lauren Ambrose, Lili Taylor, Adrian Lester
An adaptation of Brian Morton's best-seller about an aging author whose success is long behind him when a young grad student convinces him to let her... Read more
State of Grace (1990)
7.3/10
Director: Phil Joanou
Starring: Ed Harris, Gary Oldman, John Turturro, Robin Wright, Sean Penn
Gripping, powerfully acted account of Irish gangs in New York's Hell's Kitchen. Sean Penn plays a neighbourhood kid who returns home only to find litt... Read more
State's Evidence (2006)
6/10
Director: Benjamin Louis
Starring: Alexa Vega, Douglas Smith, Kris Lemche, Majandra Delfino, Cody McMains, Drew Tyl...
Teenager Scott (Douglas Smith) has made the decision to commit suicide, and goes about documenting his last day on film. As he encounters his friends... Read more
Stay Hungry (1976)
5.7/10
Director: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Charles Graines novel about body-building is an eccentric mix of comedy and drama. This underrated film from the director of 'Five Easy Pieces' stars... Read more
Steal Me (2005)
6/10
Director: Melissa Painter
Starring: Danny Alexander, Hunter Parrish, Cara Seymour, John Terry
Fifteen-year-old Jake is a homeless kleptomaniac with a taste for older women. He's drifting from place to place in search of his mother who abandone... Read more
Stealing Home (1988)
6.6/10
Starring: Mark Harmon, Blair Brown, Jonathan Silverman, Harold Ramis, John Shea, Jodie Fos...
Ex baseball player Billy comes home to receive his childhood darling's ashes (suicide). He reminisces. Read more
Steel Magnolias (1989)
7.2/10
Director: Herbert Ross
Starring: Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Sam Shepard, Shirley MacLaine
Adapted from the acclaimed stage play about a group of 'Strong Women' or 'Steel Magnolias' in a small southern town. The magnificent cast includes Shi... Read more
Stella Does Tricks (1997)
6.5/10
Director: Coky Giedroyc
Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Hans Matheson, James Bolam
This thought provoking look at the darker side of street life follows the life of a young Glaswegian prostitute in London. Apparently inspired from in... Read more
Step Up (2006)
6.5/10
Director: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff, De'Shawn Washington, Rachel Griff...
Nora, an aspiring and gifted ballerina from a wealthy family, is trying to incorporate hip-hop moves into her classical repertoire. When she meets dia... Read more
Step Up ( Blu-ray ) (2006)
6.5/10
Director: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff, De'Shawn Washington, Rachel Griff...
Nora, an aspiring and gifted ballerina from a wealthy family, is trying to incorporate hip-hop moves into her classical repertoire. When she meets dia... Read more