HR Smith

HR Smith

 HR Smith is a writer and editor. She is exceedingly interested in most things.

Recent Articles

The Mercury's Favorite Culture Moments of 2024

Doing something stupid in Ladds, dressing up for the movies, and finding catharsis at live shows, et al.

Portland Drag Queen, Sue from Corporate, Bids the Scene "Sue Long" For Now

Sue delivers talking points on how many wigs it takes to move cross-country, and why nothing is scarier than corporate culture.

Queer Is a Romance with a Dead Wife Problem

Director Luca Guadagino is out to make William Burroughs romantic. He mostly succeeds.

Holiday Guide 2024 🎅 Nov 14 3:24 AM

Let’s Start Things! Let’s End Things!

A witch, an artist, and two mental health
professionals on how to face the New Year.

Movies & TV Sep 23 12:00 PM

Film Review: My Old Ass Is a Horny Teen Sex Comedy Meets Time Travel Tearjerker

It's Fall! So here's your pansexual Hallmark movie.

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Culture Sep 18 11:00 AM

What Art Goes
With Your Job?

Make art, truth, and beauty
work for you for a change.

Fall Arts 2024 Sep 5 3:48 AM

What Art Goes With Your Job?

Make art, truth, and beauty work for you for a change.

Queer Guide 2024 Jun 13 3:44 AM

We Are in Cinema's Golden Age of the Lesbian Dirtbag

Celebrate Pride with lesbian cinema! Without crying, for once!

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Movies & TV Mar 15 11:30 AM

Film Review: Problemista Is a Bizarre, but Surprisingly Honest, Movie About US Immigration

The comedy genius behind Los Espookys and that SNL "Papyrus" sketch, Julio Torres' first feature is queer, surreal, and over the top.