Great article and almost touched my heart for at times I see movies also having that cathartic effect on me.
I watched Philadelphia movie and it made me cry so much, but it was so relieving. I watched it again the second time immediately and had the same effect.
If you like movies about death where it's done beautifully, watch what dreams may come. It talks about the journey of a soul after it passes away the human body. It gives you a different perspective on life and death and while at times it's slow, its a well made movie.