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"
Woman in Gold (2015)
7.3/10
Director: Simon Curtis
Starring: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruhl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany, Max Ir...
Academy Award winner Helen Mirren stars in the incredible true story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to flee Vienna during World War... Read more
Womb (2010)
6.4/10
Director: Benedek Fliegauf
Starring: Matt Smith, Eva Green
Tells the story of the cross-generational love affair between Rebecca (Eva Green) and Thomas (Matt Smith), two childhood friends who, once re-united,... Read more
Women in Love (1969)
7.5/10
Director: Ken Russell
Starring: Alan Bates, Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Jennie Linden, Eleanor Bron, Alan Webb
Director Ken Russell's moving adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's novel is set in 1920s England and chronicles the complicated romantic lives of artist Glen... Read more
Wonder (2017)
8/10
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Starring: Julia Roberts, Mandy Patinkin, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay
Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences... Read more
Wonder (Blu-Ray) (2017)
8/10
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Starring: Julia Roberts, Mandy Patinkin, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay
Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences... Read more
Wonder Boys (2000)
7.4/10
Director: Curtis Hanson
Starring: Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr, Rip Torn, K...
Grady Tripp (Michael Douglas) is a professor/writer living in Pittsburgh who is struggling with writer's block. Sharing equal time with that predicame... Read more
Wonder Wheel (2017)
6.2/10
Director: Woody Allen
Starring: James Belushi, Kate Winslet, David Krumholtz, Justin Timberlake, Juno Temple, Ma...
Four peoples' lives intertwine amid the hustle and bustle of the Coney Island amusement park in the 1950s: Ginny, an emotionally volatile former actre... Read more
Wonderwall (1968)
5.6/10
Director: Joe Massot
Starring: Jack MacGowran, Jane Birkin, Richard Wattis, Iain Quarrier
Eccentric Professor Oscar Collins (Jack MacGowran), a specialist in the behaviour and collection of butterflies, discovers he can peep on his beautifu... Read more
Wondrous Oblivion (2003)
7.1/10
Director: Paul Morrison
Starring: Delroy Lindo, Emily Woof, Sam Smith, Leonie Elliott
Eleven year old David Wiseman (Sam Smith) is mad about cricket but no good at it. He has all the kit but none of the skill and he's a laughing stock... Read more
Words and Pictures (2013)
6.6/10
Director: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Amy Brenneman, Bruce Davison, Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche, Navid Nagahban
Jack Marcus is a seemingly washed up writer turned English professor teaching honors students. Not having published anything in years, not only is hi... Read more