Lauren Weiner
Lauren is a creative and content writer based in Chicago with a B.A. in Writing from DePaul University. Her niche centers on pop culture content such as music and movie reviews, retrospectives; wider entertainment and culture features. She's a writer for Colgan Teams and Third Coast Review, and a contributor to the film review sites City On Fire, That Shelf, and The Geekly Grind. Lauren also publishes CD reviews weekly at Country Standard Time. To see her work, head to Laurenalexaweiner.com
Articles by Lauren Weiner:
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September 8, 2026
By Any Means Review: A Flat Take On An Important IssueBy Any Means is a gorgeous movie that addresses important discourse on racial injustice, but doesn’t leave a lasting, positive impact.
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September 6, 2026
The Runner Review: Plot Holes AplentyThe Runner is a tired reiteration of movies like Run Lola Run and Speed with little visual allure, many plot contrivances and poor pacing.
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August 21, 2026
Mutiny Review: Another Solid Jason Statham Action FlickJason Statham stars in another schlocky action movie. But with a sturdy plot, good cinematography, and spectacular action, who can complain?
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August 9, 2026
The Last House Review: A Horror-Filled StaycationThe Last House is a movie with a lot of potential to be great, but plot holes and poor execution hold it back.
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July 8, 2026
Lucid Review: Ugly Art Can Be So PunkThe experimental punk film LUCID isn’t meant to be beautiful. It’s “ugly and honest” as it unpacks trauma, identity discovery, and the exploratory nature of art.
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June 24, 2026
Blood Lines Review: Feature Doesn’t Live Up to Its PotentialGaul Marice’s latest film, Blood Lines, aims to be a deep film about Métis culture and family roots, but it stumbles throughout.
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June 14, 2026
AKI Review: A Wordless Documentary that Speaks VolumesDarlene Naponse’s documentary AKI captures the seasons and soul of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
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April 30, 2026
təm kʷaθ nan Namesake Review: Hot Docs 2026təm kʷaθ nan Namesakedelivers a heart‑wrenching yet inspiring look at the Tla’amin Nation’s push to reclaim the name of their region.
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March 7, 2026
Hair of the Bear ReviewAlexandre Trudeau’s Hair of the Bear has themes worth paying attention to, but is undone by iffy plot points and poor pacing.
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March 3, 2026
Tough Old Broads Review: Inspiring Women Offer Beacons of LightThe inspiring documentary Tough Old Broads follows Katherine Switzer, Sharon Farmer, and Siila Watt-Coutlier, three trail-blazing women who have left their mark on the world.
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February 28, 2026
In Cold Light Review: A Dynamic, If Inconsistent, Family Drama/Crime ThrillerIn Cold Light is a thriller that disguises itself as a drama and surprises it’s audience in doing so, if inconsistently along the way.
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January 18, 2026
Words of War Review: A Timely Look at the Power of the Free PressWhile Words of War may take some liberties in telling the story of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, it’s a compelling drama about freedom of speech and reporting during hard times.
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January 8, 2026
Sleepwalker ReviewSleepwalker is a wildly entertaining horror flick. It’s not going to chill your bones, or keep you up at night, so if you’re looking for a light-hearted, semi-spooky time, this film is it.
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