Lauren Weiner

Lauren is a creative and content writer based in Chicago, with a BA in Writing, Rhetoric & Discourse from DePaul University. Her niches centre on pop culture content—particularly movie reviews, entertainment/culture write-ups, and film scripts. She's a content writer for Colgan Teams, and a contributor to the film review sites City On Fire, and The Geekly Grind. In her free time, Lauren is an occasional participant in writers' rooms for small start-up production companies.


Articles by Lauren Weiner:


  • December 12, 2025

    Ella McCay Review

    Beloved director James L. Brooks’ new political drama-comedy, Ella McCay, doesn’t retain the same spark as his previous works, nor fit the feel of 2025.