Heather Hardee

Chicago native & semi-professional intern. Shares a birthday with Lucas Hedges.

Censorship on a Plane: Erasure at 30,000 Feet

Delta Airlines faced backlash for omitting same-sex scenes from 'Booksmart' and 'Rocketman.' Here’s why the in-flight censorship standards are so… Read More

‘TAU’ Review: A Lifeless AI Thriller

Turn off your Alexa before reading. Read More

Hugh Grant in ‘Paddington 2’: A Villain for the Social Media Era

In his first time playing a bad guy, Hugh Grant plays a character you still can’t fully despise. Read More

Watergate’s Journalism Tropes and Media Mythology

The institution of the press has attained a mythical status in film, shaped by the legacies of Watergate and the… Read More

How Will Brexit Transform the UK Film Industry?

Based on UK filmmakers’ showing at TIFF, there’s hope for cultural export amid the economic uncertainty. Read More

The ‘Midsommar’ Communal Scream and the Value of Feeling Held

Some inner demons can’t be exorcized alone. Try wailing in unison with some Swedish cult members. Read More