Feathers, Fringe & Film: 13 Films to Celebrate National Burlesque Day
Sure to make you shiver with antici... pation
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
Somewhere between the first flicker of stage light and the final reveal, burlesque finds its rhythm.
A feather catches the air. A glove slips, slowly. A room full of people leans forward at the the edge of their seat.
This is the art of the tease. Not rushed. Every movement considered.
Film has always been drawn to this world for good reason. The costumes alone deserve their own billing.
This watchlist moves through that spectrum, from classic showgirls to nightclub camp to iconic performances that win the hearts of new generations with every passing year.
Consider this your invitation to sit front row, the show is about to begin.
The Mind, Reframed: A Watchlist Inside the Psyche on Screen
How 26 films portray mental health, harm and healing
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
Film has long been fascinated with the complicated workings of our inner selves. The portrayal of mental health on screen ranges from being cast as mirror for our deepest fears to empathetically-driven epilogs or funhouse distortions, depending on who is telling the story.
Some narratives offer care and complexity, while others lean into spectacle at the expense of truth.
This watchlist examines how mental health is framed across genres, decades and tones, from compassion to controversy.