Lauren Coates, Author at The Mary Sue

Lauren Coates

Lauren Coates (she/her)is a freelance film/tv critic and entertainment journalist, who has been working in digital media since 2019. Besides writing at The Mary Sue, her other bylines include Nerdist, Paste, RogerEbert, and The Playlist. In addition to all things sci-fi and horror, she has particular interest in queer and female-led stories. When she's not writing, she's exploring Chicago, binge-watching Star Trek, or planning her next trip to the Disney parks. You can follow her on twitter @laurenjcoates

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Angel Cast via the WB

10 Best ‘Angel’ Episodes, Ranked

Los Angeles' unlikely vigilante stalked the City of Angels for five seasons, but which episodes stand the test of time?

Fallout Arizona Iced Tea via Amazon Prime Video and AriZona

The Fallout x Arizona Iced Tea Collab Is Finally Back in Stock

Ahead of 'Fallout's series premiere on Prime Video, Arizona has re-released their limited edition Fallout drinks for a limited time.

Euphoria Rue Zendaya via HBO

Maybe It’s Time to Let ‘Euphoria’ End

HBO's boundary-pushing high school drama's third season has been plagued with production troubles. is it time for the high to end?

A Black man gazes up worriedly at a red balloon at night.

We’re Trusting the IT Prequel ‘Welcome To Derry’ Will Be Worth the Wait

Max's It prequel series Welcome To Derry got a first look back in December, leaving us all wondering when we'll get to watch!

Millie Bobby Brown as Princess Elodie in DAMSEL on Netflix

‘Damsel’ Isn’t a Great Movie, But It Is a Great Buffy Audition

While Damsel may struggle as an action-adventure flick, it soars as a showcase of Millie Bobby Brown's aptitude as an action heroine.

Jennifer Lopez This Is Me Now via Amazon Prime VideoJennifer Lopez This Is Me Now via Amazon Prime Video

JLo’s ‘This Is Me… Now’ Is A Glamorous Musical Therapy Session

"This Is Me... Now, "the visual companion of Jennifer Lopez's latest album of the same name, is a bizarre trip through a pop star's psyche.

Argylle Elly Conway and Aiden via Universal

The Implications of ‘Argylle’s Meta Spy Story Are … Kind of Bananas

The story-in-a-story-in-a-story plot twist is the central conceit of Argylle, but when you sit down and think about it, things fall apart quickly.

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Movie via Taylor Swift Productions The Man Lover Era

The Eras Tour Movie (Taylor’s Version) Is Coming to Disney+

Following a theatrical release and a pay-to-rent window, Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour (Taylor's Version) will *finally* hit streaming this March.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Reputation Era via Taylor Swift Productions and Silent House Productions

The Eras Tour Was Taylor Swift’s Biggest Outing Yet, But It Was Far From Her First

Though the Eras Tour may be her biggest stadium tour yet, Taylor Swift's tour history spans decades.

Gale from Baldur's Gate 3 via Larian

It’s No Surprise That There’s Already Talk of a ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Live-Action Adaptation

Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the biggest games of 2023... but is a live-action adaption on the way?