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| Role | Film Critic |
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina, USA |
| Expertise | Film and TV, Entertainment, Rotten Tomatoes Approved |
| Contribution | 48 articles published since June 2022 |
Articles by Nicole Ackman
‘Holiday Harmony’ Review – Subpar Acting Doesn’t Help an Unoriginal Christmas Film
Low-budget Christmas films abound this time of the year, mostly from the Hallmark Channel and Netflix. But HBO Max has thrown their hat in the...
‘Love, Lizzo’ Review – A Compelling and Honest Look at a Top Recording Artist
Adding to the wide array of documentaries about recording artists is Love, Lizzo, which showcases its raw honesty, setting it apart from many in the genre....
Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’: an ‘Addams Family’ Sequel or Reboot?
Netflix’s series Wednesday is a woefully good time. The series is produced by Tim Burton, who also directs the first four episodes, and follows the...
‘Once Upon a Time in Londongrad’ Review – A Slow But Intriguing Investigation of Russian Murders
Buzzfeed might not be the first site that comes to mind when you think about investigative journalism. That’s something that Once Upon a Time in...
‘Ancient Apocalypse’ Review – Hancock’s Pseudo-Archeology Given a Platform
From the first episode of Ancient Apocalypse, host Graham Hancock sets off alarm bells with his frequent mean-spirited jabs towards historians, archeologists, and scientists. The...
How Much Is True In ‘The Crown’ Season 5?
The Crown Season 5 delves into more history that is fresh in people’s minds – partially because it happened not that long ago, partially because...
Who is Sally McNeil from Killer Sally and where is she now?
Who is Sally McNeil from Killer Sally, and where is she now? This article provides context for the Netflix documentary Killer Sally and does contain...
God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty review – a salacious exploration of Jerry Falwell Jr.’s fall from grace
We review the Hulu documentary film God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty, which will contain spoilers. How better to illuminate the...
7 Family-Friendly Halloween Films Like ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’ You Must Watch
The Curse of Bridge Hollow falls into the genre of family-friendly Halloween films, which are perfect for watching with younger viewers or those who prefer...
10 TikTok Influencers Who Have Landed Movie Roles
TikTok is the latest online platform to have given rise to a group of influencers. Following in the footsteps of YouTube and Instagram, the social...
The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone Review – A Touching Documentary About a Young Trans Activist
Georgie Stone is an incredible young woman. She’s an actress, writer, and trans rights activist, having been the youngest person in Australia to receive hormone...
Destination Paris Review – A Fun Watch for Soccer Fans
When they began filming Destination Paris, they couldn’t have known what an interesting experience the 2021-2022 UEFA (or Union of European Football Assocations) Champions League...
History 101 Season 2 Review – provides good introductions to topics, but little depth
The title of Netflix’s documentary series History 101 is a little misleading. Rather than delving into more traditional historical topics, Season 2 topics like credit...
‘Secret Headquarters’ Ending Explained – Do Jack and Charlie Defeat the Villain?
There’s no lack of superhero films to choose from today, which makes Secret Headquarters a hard sell. Clearly aimed at kids but seeming out of...
‘Secret Headquarters’ Review – An Uninspired Superhero Movie
Walker Scobell had quite a year. While neither The Adam Project nor Secret Headquarters were hit films, they proved that he’s the king of stories...
‘Rogue Agent’ Ending Explained – Was Freegard Brought To Justice?
Rogue Agent is a fictionalized account of the British conman Robert Hendy-Freegard, who kidnapped and extorted money from people by claiming to be an MI5...
‘Rogue Agent’ Review – A Fascinating True Story Brought To Life
The true story of Robert Hendy-Freegard, a conman who convinced multiple people that he was an MI5 agent, was an obvious choice for a film...
Prey (2022) Ending Explained – Naru Outsmarts the Predator in a Final Battle
Prey is the latest addition to the Predator franchise, serving as a prequel set 300 years before the original film. Naru is a young Comanche...
Prey (2022) Review – Bringing Something Fresh to the Predator Franchise
It’s safe to say that Prey (2022) is not where anyone expected the Predator franchise to go next. The latest installment in the series started...
‘Zombies 3’ Ending Explained – Addison Finds Where She Belongs
Zombies 3 marks the end of the Disney Channel Original Movie Zombies trilogy. Addison and Zed are in their senior year and are confronted with...