Lauren Coates

Lauren is a Los Angeles-based entertainment journalist and critic with a BFA in film and journalism from DePaul University. Her work has appeared Variety, Chicago Reader, Roger Ebert and more. If she’s not at the movies making the most of AMC A-List, she’s probably playing Dungeons & Dragons or watching professional wrestling. Her favorite TV shows include “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “M*A*S*H.

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STREAMING REVIEW

Poor dialogue, thin characters sink Prime Video’s ‘The Love Hypothesis’

'The Love Hypothesis' is now streaming on Prime Video.

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STREAMING REVIEW

‘Elle’: Lexi Minetree brings depth, vulnerability, passion to Prime series

Lexi Minetree takes over the role made famous by Reese Witherspoon.

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘Masters of the Universe’ is a quintessential summer blockbuster

'Masters of The Universe' brings humor and heart, says reviewer Lauren Coates.

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STREAMING REVIEW

‘Spider-Noir’ is endlessly entertaining, if a bit bizarre

Spider-Noir swings into live action for eight episodes on Prime Video

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Movie Review

‘Sheep Detectives’ is a charming family comedy

A clever group of CGI sheep investigates their shepherd’s suspicious death.