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 Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Blu-ray) (2013)
7.3/10
Director: Ben Stiller
Starring: Ben Stiller, Sean Penn, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Wiig
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this reimagining of the classic James Thurber story of a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing in... Read more
The Secret Life of Words (2005)
7.5/10
Director: Isabel Coixet
Starring: Julie Christie, Sarah Polley, Tim Robbins, Javier Camara, Sverre Ousdal, Eddie M...
A remarkable, thoughtful drama staring Sarah Polley as a deaf factory girl who is persuaded by her boss to take a vacation. After travelling to the co... Read more
The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
6.5/10
Director: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Campbell Scott, Hope Davis, Denis Leary
Dr. Dave Hurst (Campbell Scott) seems content with his wife Dana (Hope Davis), his three daughters, and a thriving dental practice shared with his bel... Read more
The Secret of Dorian Gray (1970)
Director: Massimo Dallamano
Starring: Helmut Berger, Herbert Lom, Margaret Lee, Richard Todd, Marie Liljedahl, Maria R...
In the late 60s in London, the model Dorian Gray (Helmut Berger) meets an aspiring actress, Sybil Vane (Marie Liljedahl), and they fall in love. Meanw... Read more
The Secret of Roan Inish (1993)
7.5/10
Director: John Sayles
Starring: Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally, John Lynch
A charming family film about a 10-year-old girl who goes in search of her brother on the west coast of Ireland, and finds him living with the seals. L... Read more
The Secret of the Grain (2007)
7.4/10
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Starring: Alice Houri, Hafsia Herzi, Abdelhamid Aktouche, Habib Boufares, Faridah Benkheta...
Aka 'Couscous'. The winner of four Cesar awards, including Best Picture and Director, Abdellatif Kechiche's 'The Secret of the Grain' is a stirring dr... Read more
The Secret River (2015)
7.1/10
Starring: Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Sarah Snook, Lachy Hulme, Tim Minchin
In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelibl... Read more
The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020)
6.4/10
Director: Andy Tennant
Starring: Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas
A widow struggling to get by meets a stranger who subscribes to a philosophy of positive thinking. Read more
The Secrets We Keep (2020)
5.7/10
Director: Yuval Adler
Starring: Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Chris Messina
In post-WWII America, a woman, rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband, kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crime... Read more
The Selfish Giant (2013)
7.3/10
Director: Clio Barnard
Starring: Siobhan Finneran, Steve Evets, Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas, Sean Gilder, Lorrai...
Set on the outskirts of Bradford, "The Selfish Giant" follows two rebellious young lads - Arbor & Swifty - and their involvement with a local scrap de... Read more