In Loving Memory: 20 Films About Death, Grief & Remembrance
Stories of spouses, parents, children and friends learning to carry on after loss
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
They say nothing in life is certain except death and taxes—a familiar turn of phrase that makes mortality sound almost manageable. Bereavement, unfortunately, carries no such simplicity.
It can leave us searching for language, companionship or some assurance that another person has survived the shape of what we are feeling. In those moments, film can offer a place to sit with loss and see our grief reflected in the experiences of loved ones.
These are the stories that have helped see us through encounters with loss, reminding us that carrying on does not require leaving anyone behind.
Baby Bats: 19 Kid-Friendly Gothic Films and Cartoons
Spooky Saturday morning cartoons, mischievous monsters and friendly ghosts for the next generation of storm clouds
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
Saturday morning has always come with a certain kind of magic.
Cartoons flicker on before the house fully woke up. In some lucky houses, ghosts, witches and strange little families moved across the screen with enchanting whimsy, inviting viewers inside a strange world all their own.
For parents looking to expand children’s programming beyond the usual rotation, this watchlist offers something with slightly more depth. Stories where the unusual is not something to fear, but something to enjoy.
This haunted curation spans generations, including familiar classics alongside newer programming that approaches the strange with the same sense of curiosity.